About Us

119 YEARS OF SERVICE

ST. VIATEUR'S COUNCIL, No. 745

CHARTERED APRIL 5, 1903


St. Viateur's Council, No. 745, was chartered on April 5, 1903, in Kankakee, IL. At the time of the institution, Thomas F. Donovan was elected as Grand Knight, A.E. Smith, Deputy Grand Knight, and Rev. T.J. Whalen as Chaplain.

We are proud Catholic gentlemen who strive to serve the parishes of St. Patrick, St. John Paul II, and the St. Rose of Lima Chapel.

Our Council has a strong group of motivated Knights from all ages and walks of life, with our current membership standing at 660 strong and growing. Our council’s main goals are:

  • to rally the Catholic men in our community to a common and noble cause

  • to assist and defend our church, to serve our community

  • to encourage growth in faith and prayer in ourselves, our friends and families

  • to meet like-minded men that share our same values and beliefs, with Christ at the center of our lives.


We are always looking for new members, and welcome men 18 years of age or older, who are practicing Catholic men of the Parishes & Chapel we serve and surrounding community to join our ranks. Our closed general meetings are held at the CMA - Columbia Memorial Association Building in the Council room on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. There is usually a social following our meetings, at the Casey's Club, which is open to all prospective members. To find out more information about the Knights of Columbus, St. Viateur's Council, No. 745, or to apply for membership, feel free to contact our Grand Knight, Matt Boyd (k3kofc745@gmail.com)



2022-2023 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NO. 745 OFFICERS

ELECTED OFFICERS

Grand Knight - Matt Boyd

Deputy Grand Knight - Andy Mohler

Chancellor - Steve Harder

Recorder -Scott Renville

Treasurer - Jason DePatis

Advocate -Jim Coglianese PGK

Warden - John Joynt

Inside Guard - Dallas Wheeler

Inside Gaurd- Bill Bufford

Outside Guard - Keith Brock

Outside Gaurd- Jon Guimond

Trustee for 1 year - Mike Arseneau PGK

Trustee for 2 years -Terry Memenga PGK

Trustee for 3 years - Jamie Boyd PGK


APPOINTED OFFICERS

Chaplain - Fr. John Peeters, C.S.V., Pastor of St. Patrick Church

Financial Secretary - Raymond Wilson

District Deputy - Richard Schingel


INSURANCE AGENTS

Field Agent - John Blazevich - 708-646-6705

E-mail - john.blazevich@kofc.org

General Agent - Louis White - 815-267-0007

Cell - 602-295-2697 Email - louis.white@kofc.org