Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 15,100 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, Saipan, Lithuania, Ukraine, and South Korea.
Mason-Dixon Council #10100
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We meet at St. Mary Church in Pylesville, MD every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month in the parish hall at 7:00.
Chartered in July 1989, the Mason Dixon Council is comprised of over 100 men from northern Harford County and southern Pennsylvania. Our brothers come from all walks of life and our ages range from 18- 90. We meet every 2nd and 4rth Monday each month in the Parish hall at St. Mary Church in Pylesville, MD. Our meetings and activities provide a great opportunity for you to grow in your Catholic faith as well as provide valuable services and support to our Parish and local community. You can be involved as little or as much as your schedule allows. Please apply for membership using the apply on-line link.
Mission Since its beginning, the Knights of Columbus have promoted the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. We contribute to the welfare of our parish and community, and seek to help the needy through financial and volunteer support
Membership Requirements The conditions of membership are that you must be a practical (that is, practicing) Catholic man in union with the Holy See and at least 18 years old. This means that he accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church and is in good standing with the Catholic Church.
For more information on becoming a Knight, feel free to contact Grand Knight Venis Knight, 732-539-1431 or venis.knight2@verizon.net