Knights of Columbus

Who are the Knights of Columbus?

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

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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.

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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.

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The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, Saipan, Lithuania, Ukraine, and South Korea.

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John A. Martinez – Grand Knight

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Johannes Dietrich – Financial Secretary

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Chris Oddo – Deputy Grand Knight

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Matthew Benavides – Chancellor

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Derek Ripp – Recorder

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Anthony Conzentino – Treasurer

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Email:

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Bishop Louis J. Reicher Council

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Council No. 9151

Wimberley. TX 78676

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For more information regarding the upcoming Events, please visit our website.

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The Fourth Degree Assembly 3109, at St Mary Catholic Church in Wimberley, Texas, is proud to congratulate and welcome five new Fourth Degree Knights who completed their Exemplification on Saturday May 22, 2021.