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St. Thérèse of Carmel Council 13124
Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.
Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church.
St.Therese invites all Catholic men over 18 and in good standing with the church into the Knights of Columbus.
For more information, email KofC@sttheresecarmel.org
Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in
The
Knights 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 13,000 councils and 1.7 million members throughout the