State and Supreme Organization

With the Knights of Columbus being the largest catholic mens organiziation in the world, here in the United States, there is a higher archy of ordeer when it comes to the local, state, and national Knights of Columbus Organization. The order is outlined with the following:

SUPREME COUNCIL OFFICE

The Knights of Columbus international headquarters is located in New Haven, Connecticut. Led by the Supreme Knight, the chief executive officer of the Knights, the office provides administrative support and leadership for our more than 15,900 local units.

JURISDICTIONS

The Supreme Council has more than 75 state council organizations to help guide regional activities that are consistent with the principles of the Order.

DISTRICTS

Each state council is divided into districts - groupings of several local councils.

LOCAL COUNCILS

Local councils are the basic unit of the Knights. Most are based in parishes, though some have their own council hall within a community. Each local council works to assist with the needs of its community consistent with the principles of the Order. A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in fact, with its many programs, it can help change the community, town, city or neighborhood in which you live. However, a successful Knights of Columbus program depends on people taking the initial idea, modifying it to suit specific situations and local needs, then implementing the program in the way it works.

Each local council evaluates the needs of their community and implements those programs and activities that are most needed in their area. The Knights of Columbus Faith in Action Programs are designed to engage the council members in various activities across a host of categories.

INSURANCE AGENTS

Every council is assigned a certified insurance agent, who is a Knight, and whose job it is to provide our top-rated products focused on the financial needs of members’ families.

TRADITIONAL COUNCILS

A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in fact, with its many programs, it can help change the community, town, city or neighborhood in which you live. However, a successful Knights of Columbus program depends on people taking the initial idea, modifying it to suit specific situations and local needs, then implementing the program in the way it works.

Each local council evaluates the needs of their community and implements those programs and activities that are most needed in their area. The Knights of Columbus Faith in Action Programs activities are designed to engage the council members in various activities across a host of categories.