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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
- Friday Night at the Movies
- Sponsor Parish Christmas Party
- Sponsor Parish Picnic
If you would like more information about the council, or an updated calendar of events, please visit their web site at: kofc10754.org. The Grand Knight for 2005-2006 is Andrew Zaso and he can be reached at 703-433-2679.
For more information about the Knights of Columbus please visit kofc.org
New member are always welcome and invited to join. The council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 8:00 pm in Padre Pio Hall and meetings are open to all current members.
