The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide organization. It was started by both Father Michael J. McGivney, the Assistant Pastor of
St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, and some of his parishioners. The Knights of Columbus was officially chartered as a fraternal benefit society in 1882. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity, and fraternity.
St. Faustina Parish's Knights of Columbus, was chartered in December 2005 by a small group of forward-looking parishioners.
Here are some of the Knights of Columbus activities at St. Faustina Parish:
1. Lenten Fish Frys - Weekly dinners, run with parishioner help; the proceeds are split with St. Faustina Parish.
2. Easter Egg Hunt -a free activity to the community on Easter Saturday.
3. Cinco De Mayo -a community social event with dinner and activities.
4. Annual Golf Outing - all proceeds are donated to charitable causes.
5. Seminarian Program - financial assistance is given to seminarians in the diocese.
6. Special Olympics Regional Fall Festival - A concession stand is set up at SRU and proceeds are donated to Butler County Special Olympics.
7. Feed My Sheep - food donations are collected from parishioners and the community to provide support to the local food cupboard.
8. Alpha/Omega Center - Donations allowed the Knights to buy an Ultra Sound machine for the local pregnancy center.
For more information about our council, please contact:
Parish Office at 724-794-2880