BABE RUTH AND THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
On August 16, 1948, the magazine Guideposts, a non-denominational inspirational magazine, received an autobiographical article written and submitted by Major League Baseball icon and American legend George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr. In a twist of tragic irony, the same day Guideposts received the article at their office, Ruth died of cancer. The Babe— as he […]
The Fourth Degree and the Bogus Oath
The real democracy of the Knights of Columbus was shown in the creation of the Fourth Degree. The heads of the Order saw that, though the spirit of caste should not be encouraged, a member who had done extraordinary work for the Order might, perhaps, claim, or rather might have friends to claim for him, […]
Origin of the Knights of Columbus
Michael Joseph McGivney, priest of the diocese of Hartford, Connecticut, assistant pastor of St Mary’s Church, New Haven, first dreamed the dream that became the Knights of Columbus. A small group of men, sturdy in faith and eager to promote the welfare of their fellows, contributed towards the development of Father McGivney’s idea, but without […]
Knights of Columbus launch Sacred Heart novena for Pope Leo
The Knights of Columbus are inviting Catholics around the world to pray a Sacred Heart novena for Pope Leo XIV this month. The devotion will run June 19-27, 2025, bridging the anniversary of the Pope’s priestly ordination with the Church’s celebration of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. The Knights are inviting all to participate […]
Mexican Martyrdom
Artist: Unknown; Title: Martyrdom of Five Cristeros. Translated Inscription: Execution of Cristeros by federal soldiers on the outskirts of San Gabriel, Jalisco, October 8, 1927. On the same site, the soldiers were ambushed, suffering the same fate. Date: 1927. The painting now hangs in the Knights of Columbus Museum: Knights of Columbus Religious Heritage Art […]
K of C – Who we are.
For those unfamiliar, the Knights of Columbus is an international fraternal organization of more than 2.1 million Roman Catholic laymen. The organization was founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney to promote ideals of charity, community, fraternity, and patriotism among first- and second-generation Catholic immigrants. Father McGivney’s cause for canonization was opened in 1997. […]
Knights of Columbus – Structure of the Order
Structure of the OrderGeneral Overview + Council Structure + 4th Degree AssemblyGrand Knight Chapter + Columbian Squires Circle Overview of HierarchyThe Hierarchy of the Knight of Columbus leadership starts at the Supreme Council, and moves to States, Districts and Local Councils. All members must belong to a Local Council. For those that have completed the […]
Protocol at K of C Council meetings
The Grand Knight must conduct his meetings in strict accordance with the Charter, Constitution, and Laws of the Knights of Columbus, supplemented by the council by-laws and according to parliamentary procedure. The standard reference on this subject is Robert’s Rules of Order. The order of business for conducting a council meeting is outlined in the […]
History of the Knights of Columbus
ORIGINS On October 2, 1881, a small group of men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Called together by their parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, these men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. They […]
Fictitious “Knights of Columbus Oath.”
Sometimes, one finds himself completely outside the realm of “the possible” and in the strange realm of “Where the world did someone come up with this?” The Jesuit Oath is one such example. It is completely ludicrous, and to believe that people actually believe this is simply staggering. The Oath has also been reincarnated in […]