History
- Founded by a young priest of St. Mary’s Parish in New Haven, Connecticut, by the name of Father Michael J. McGivney.
- He noticed the sad plight of his parishioners due to religious belief, ethnic prejudice, and lack of social standing. He was appalled to find the miseries that befell a family when the breadwinner dies.
He gathered seven men in the basement of Saint Mary’s Church on Oct. 2, 1881, to resolve the problems and they arrived at a solution of having a mutual benefit society for men with an insurance program.
On March 29, 1882, the Order was formally incorporated in New Haven, Connecticut. The first Grand Knight is James T. Mullen. The name Knights of Columbus was adopted by the organizers simply because they felt that the organization should relate to Christopher Columbus the Catholic Explorer of the New World. This is to underscore their pride in America’s Catholic heritage, as Columbus evokes the aura of Catholicity.
The term” Knight” was adapted to signify knightly ideals of charity, spirituality and service to Church, Country and Fellowmen.
Vision
Our founder, Blessed Fr. Mc Givney, envisioned that the Order would always provide care for the most vulnerable.
Mission
*Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work, and in their community.
Goal
*Our goal is to help men, their families and their parishes grow closer to Christ.
* Through our programs and resources, we provide opportunities to live and spread the Catholic faith.
Values
Charity: an act of giving for the love of God and love of fellowmen.
Unity: oneness in faith and action to gain strength in the pursuit of charity as well as the programs, goals, and purposes of the Order.
Fraternity: special bond among its members in a level which is more than friends, a brother to a brother and a knight to a knight, a catholic gentleman to a catholic gentleman.
Patriotism – zealous love and support of own country
Regular and Special Activities
FAITH IN ACTION PROGRAMS FOR CY 2021-22
FAITH - SK Jojo Estanisalo
Rosary Program and Memorial Commemoration on Oct 30
Holy Hour
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Spiritual Reflection, Advent Recollection, Kumpisalang Bayan
Pilgrimage to Jubilee Doors
FAMILY - PGK Rey Perez
Keep Christ in Christmas
Family of the Month
Good Friday Family Promotion -Daan ng Cruz saTabingIlog
Light up for Christ
COMMUNITY - PGK Delfin Salvador
Helping Hands
Disaster Preparedness
Free Throw Championship
LIFE - PGK Jerry Merencilla
Novena for Life
Mass for People with Special Needs
Pregnancy Center Support
Contact Person:
SK Noel C. Angeles
[email protected]
0917 315 2341
Officers / Members
Grand Knight SK Rhoderick Sanchez
Chaplain Rev. Fr. Lambert Ramos
Deputy Grand Knight SK Virgilio Ano
Chancellor SK Jose Estanislao
Recorder SK Joseph Santos
Financial Secretary SK Marino de Belen
Treasurer SK Daniel Lubrin
Warden SK Allan Taganayon
Advocate SK Louie Fancisco
Lecturer SK Florencio Santos
Trustee – 3 Years SK Gerardo Marcelo
Trustee – 2 Years SK Sotero Perez
Trustee – 1 Year SK Jerry Merencilla
Inside Guard SK Ahrab Beltran
Outside Guard SK Francisco Manimtim
Program Director SK Bienvenido Angeles, Jr.
Membership Director SK Noel Angeles