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Knights of Columbus are Catholic Gentlemen committed to the exemplification of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism and Defense of the Priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its Loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on Earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death ... and to the preservation of family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.
If you would like to join this great organization of Catholic Men ... you will find Brother Knights working to fulfill the central Mission of the Order; striving in charitable works; serving the Church and unified in following its teachings; supporting Brother Knights in their temporal and spiritual needs; acting for the good of their Country; and giving aid to widows, orphans, the sick and the poor. This is Father McGivney's dream, echoing across the century, and living today in the hearts of his Brothers and all of those they touch. |
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On October 2, 1881, Father Michael J. McGivney, a 29-year-old Assistant Pastor at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut, brought together a group of laymen with whom he discussed his dream for a Catholic Fraternal Benefit Society. It not only would assist widows and orphans of deceased members through its life insurance program, but also would boost Members' sense of pride in their Catholic Religion, then frequently challenged in the anti-Catholic climate of 19-Century America .
Father McGivney and his Associates met several more times over the next several months to continue planning ... and the new Organization ... the Knights of Columbus ... was formally launched in early February, 1882.
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We recently had several of our members graduate to the 2nd Degree. It was a great honor to have so many representatives of Council 6988 participating in the ceremony. From left to right: Sam Milazzo, PFN Bob Gearing, Bill Milazzo, David Wolf, Mark Muniz, Jesse Codispoti, Bruce Scavetta, Chris Barca, Vince Scavetta, Howard Chenell, GK Dennis Dudash, John Potter, Jack Hanson...Photo by Ken Kelly. |
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The Grand Knight for the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year is Dennis Dudash. Sir Knight Dudash may be contacted at (561) 626-6570 or via E-Mail at
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For Membership Information, contact the Council’s Financial Secretary, Kenneth F. Kelly, at (561) 626-0235 or via E-Mail at
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Regular Monthly Business Meetings for Council No. 6988 are held on the Second Monday of each Month in the Knight's Room at The Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola's Social Center. The Business Meetings begin at 7:30 P.M. Business Meetings are followed by a Council Fellowship Social. There is food and refreshments being served after the meetings. This is a great opportunity for fellowship. |
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