The Knights of
Columbus is a 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, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the
Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney,
whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the
Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost
Catholic fraternal benefit society. 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.
The Knights of
Columbus has grown from several members in one council to
more than 12,000 councils and 1.6 million members throughout
the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, the
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the
Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
