The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that 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 12,000 councils and 1.6 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

In Sault Ste. Marie The Knights were started in 1904 with Council 932. We now have five Councils. Council 932 based at Mount St. Joseph Cebtre 100 Ontarion Avenue, Council 7999 at Ste. Marie du Sault (this is a french speaking Council), Council 11608 at Precious Blood Cathedral, Council 12003 St. Joseph the Worker Parish, and 13655 Our Lady od Good Counsel Parish.

Visit the Supreme Council at www.kofc.org

Ontario State Council at www.osc-koc.com

Or one of our local council's Council 932

St. Joseph the Worker Council at www.kc-stjoseph.org