Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission

The Knights of Columbus empowers Catholic men to live their faith and serve their family, parish, community and country.

Our Vision

Founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is the premier lay Catholic men’s organization. Guided by the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, we build lifelong relationships with our members and families. We are multigenerational and international. We offer formation, mutual aid and financial security to members through our charity, products and outreach. We aspire to invite every Catholic man to join the Knights of Columbus and to extend our charitable reach as widely as possible.

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Who We Are

Our Principles

Charity

We find Christ in our neighbor and are changed by each encounter.

Unity

United in faith as members of the universal Church, our diverse brotherhood builds up the Body of Christ.

Fraternity

We seek Christ-centered brotherhood, encouraging one another to grow in holiness and virtue.

Patriotism

We strive to be faithful citizens, bearing witness to the true freedom that comes from pursuing lives of truth, justice, solidarity and above all, charity.

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