Knights are committed to daily prayer, weekly Mass, and building a community of faith. This is the Knights of Columbus difference, knowing that you are backed by a band of brothers in the quest to become better Catholic men. Your membership gives you access to faith-building materials that will help you draw closer to God and lead with faith.
Men have a special responsibility to protect their loved ones and provide for the future. As a Knight, you have special access to exclusive resources to help you plan for and achieve financial peace of mind.
You seek to give something of yourself in service. The Knights of Columbus unites us in charity so that each effort and donation counts for the greater good. While charity begins in your home, through the worldwide network of Knights your reach extends to those in need around the globe, from earthquake victims, to AIDS orphans, to Christian refugees in the Middle East.
Defend life. Defend religious liberty. Defend truth. As a Catholic man, you want to stand up for your values and support what’s right. As a member of the Knights of Columbus, you receive the tools you need to stay informed, take action, and support efforts on important issues. Join more than 1.9 million Knights to defend your values.
Our Four Principles
Living according to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, Knights work in local parishes and internationally to make the world a better place each day.
Today's Knights
The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values in a busy and changing world.
Our Impact
Each volunteer hour and donated dollar helps those most in need. Last year, Knights gave a total of $175 million to charities and provided 73.5 million hours of charitable service.
Our Holy Founder
Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is active at the Vatican, founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 with a group of parish men in New Haven, Connecticut.
To Be a Knight
There is a call deep within each man to go deeper and reach higher to become the man God made him to be. In a world full of challenges, the Knights of Columbus equips men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect their families, serve others and defend their values.
Benefits: Resources for Catholic Men
As a Knight of Columbus you receive a wealth of resources to help you grow in your faith and become a better Catholic man, as well as access to Catholic news and first-rate financial protection. Stay informed on major developments of interest to Catholics with your monthly subscription to Columbia, the Order's flagship publication. Plan your family's financial future with valuable information and tools.
Benefits: A Public Voice
Becoming a Knight adds your voice to the voices of 1.9 million Knights on public issues that matter to Catholics. Whether protecting the rights of the unborn and the elderly, aiding Christian genocide survivors in the Middle East, or safeguarding religious liberty at home, Knights of Columbus can do more together than any one can do alone.
Benefits: Network of Knights
Becoming a Knight means that you stand shoulder to shoulder with your brothers in the faith, connected with Catholic men from all walks of life and professions around the world and in your parish. With the common goal of becoming the men God calls them to be, Knights put service to God and neighbor above self, for the good of all.
Benefits: The Catholic Difference
Becoming a Knight gives you and your family access to the Catholic difference in financial protection. With top-quality insurance and retirement products that are backed by Catholic ethics and principles, you have all the tools at hand to build a secure future and achieve peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones.
Testimonial: Man of God
“If you want to be heroic, if you want to stand for something greater than yourself, you join the Knights of Columbus.”
— Chris Cannataro, Washington, D.C.
Testimonial: On Campus
“The Knights of Columbus brings men together to form themselves and each other spiritually, and take that formation and use it to help the community in a really, really powerful way.”
— Isaac Kimmel, South Bend, Indiana
Testimonial: Faith and Works
“The Knights has given me an opportunity to grow my faith by giving me opportunities to serve my local community.”
— Michael Alonso, Spring, Texas