About
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 1.7 million members throughout the United
States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto
Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Poland, Guatemala, Guam and
Saipan.