WHO ARE THE KNIGHTS?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.
WHY JOIN?
Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism. These are the guiding principles of our order and are lived out by each member of our council. Our order is dedicated to providing Catholic Men and their families with oportunities grow in our faith through service to others.
HOW TO JOIN?
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Please contact our Worthy Grand Knight at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in joining our ranks or join on-line today at: www.kofc.org/joinus
FOURTH DEGREE
Any Third Degree member in good standing is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The Fourth Degree is the highest level in the Order. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus. To learn more - click the link to the St. Francis Assembly at the top of the page.
