Knights of Columbus Organizations Catholicism Denominations
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal family Catholic organization, dedicated to service of others. Membership is open to practicing Catholic men, who are at least 18 years old. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, in the basement of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Today, more than a century later, the Knights of Columbus has become the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church.
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Knights of Columbus, Supreme Council - International headquarters, located in New Haven, Connecticut. Includes background, news, member services, and online magazine.
- Vatican Film Library - Information about the collection at the St. Louis organizations University.
- Knights of Columbus Directory and Links - Categorized collection of links.
- Masonic Info: The Knights of Columbus - Discusses the relationship between the two organizations.
- Yahoo! Groups Knights of Columbus - A discussion group for current members of the organizations organization.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Knights of Columbus - Brief explanation and history of the organization.
- Knights of Columbus Website Directory - Collection of links, provided by the Vicksburg, Mississippi, knights of columbus organizations council.
- The Political Graveyard - Brief biographies of deceased members who were politicians.
- Knightsite - Searchable database of websites and email addresses, right-to-life knights of columbus organizations newsletter, and awards.
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