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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.
Founded in 1882 by Father
Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut the order
has grown to more than 12,000 local councils and more
than 1.7 million members throughout Canada, United
States, Mexico, the Philippines, the Bahamas, Virgin
Islands, Guatemala, Guam, Sipan and recently Poland.
The first Knights of Columbus council in
Saskatchewan was formed in Regina on June 17, 1907 with
64 members. Since then the Knights have grown to more
than 150 councils and more than 10,000 members. Included
in these numbers are several French, Ukrainian and
Filipino councils.
The Knights of Saskatchewan
have been active in many worthwhile projects and
activities. They are involved in their parishes,
communities, and youth programs, support of vocations,
education and health systems. Their involvement in
community life is a record of outstanding benevolent
achievement. During 2003 the Knights of Saskatchewan
contributed more than 1.8 million dollars and more than
850,000 hours of volunteer service to charitable causes.
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