Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, it was named in honor of the mariner Christopher Columbus. Originally serving as a mutual benefit society to working class and immigrant Catholics in the United States, it developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and Catholic public policy positions, and actively defending Catholicism in various nations.
Visitation: The Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Tighe Council #1698:
The Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Tighe Council #1698, is open to Catholic men of the parish. Consistent with the National Charter, we sponsor and conduct a variety of activities throughout the year including Lenten Fish Fries and Pancake Breakfasts to support numerous causes including Vocations and Seminarians, Fire Foundation, Cristo Rey Internships, Winter Coats Drive, and our Sister Parish in El Salvador, to name a few. We also provide manpower for the annual Parish Fiesta and other parish events. The Knights also engage in various social events such as Royals Nights outings, Chili Contests and Craft Beer brewing.
Charitable Donations and Sponsored Organizations
In 2023, the Knights raised and donated over $22,000 to our Parish and School, Religious Education, Vocations, Seminarians and to the wider Community. The following are some of the worthy causes we regularly support:
- Conception Seminary
- Theatre at Vis
- Fire Foundation
- St. Mary’s Home for Mothers
- Little Sisters of the Poor
- Morning Glory Ministries
- The Children’s Place
- Journey to a New Life
- Water for Madre
- Halo
- Special Olympics
- Operation Breakthrough
- Veterans Community Project
- Down Syndrome Innovations
If you are interested in joining the Knights, please contact either Bob Steinert (Grand Knight) or Mark Blanck (Membership Director). Bob: 816-729-2748; Mark: 816-419-7171.