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The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that 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, and public relief works.
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 around the world. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in New Haven Connecticut in 1882, to more than 12,000 councils and 1.7 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Spain. In the past decade, the Knights have raised and donated nearly $1 billion to numerous charitable causes and volunteered nearly 400 million hours of service. Last year alone, the Knights donated more than $125 million and more than 60 million volunteer hours to charitable causes.
The council located at St. Catherine of Siena is named Padre Pio Council after the great Italian priest who recently was proclaimed a Saint. While not affiliated directly with the Parish, Padre Pio council works to support the Parish and in families through many activities including:
- Pancake Breakfasts
- Lenten Dinners
- Sponsor of the Valentines Dinner Dance
- Sponsor Parish Picnic
If you would like more information about the council, or an updated calendar of events, please contact the Grand Knight or Deputy Grand Knight. The Grand Knight is Kevin Trissell, 703-464-8393 and the deputy Grand Knight is Mark Poirier, 703-421-7240.
For more information about the Knights of Columbus please visit kofc.org
New member are always welcome and invited to join. The council business meeting is on the 1st Tuesday of the month in Padre Pio hall and is open to all current members. Our social meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Padre Pio hall at 7:30 pm and is open to anyone interested in the Knights.
