Who We Are
Knights Point the World to Jesus Christ
Following the example of our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, we are a brotherhood committed to boldly living our faith and serving our families, parishes and communities.
Our Fraternity
More than 2.2 million men in more than 17,000 councils around the world call themselves brothers in the Knights of Columbus.
Member Benefits
Our members join communities of like-minded Catholic men who challenge each other to grow in faith and put that faith into action. Members also receive exclusive benefits and access to our insurance and annuity products to help protect their family's financial future.
Our Structure
The Knights of Columbus is a global organization. Our brotherhood is composed of local councils across the world so that wherever there’s a need, there’s a Knight.
Our Leadership
Meet the supreme officers and executive staff that lead our organization.
Our Founder
In 1882, Father Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus to help men and their families in his parish. Today, he’s on the path to sainthood.