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The Canadian Association of the Knights of Columbus has produced a recruitment video for councils in Canada. This video is titled Good Samaritan is available in a variety of lengths. The message is to promote the order and recruit new members.
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.
The Knights of Columbus 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. The 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 15,900 councils and 1.9 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.
Our charitable activities encompass an almost infinite variety of local, national, and international projects. From international charitable partnerships with Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission, and Habitat for Humanity to our own Food for Families and Coats for Kids projects and other local charities, the opportunity to work together with fellow Knights and their families is virtually endless.
All told, we gave more than $187 million to charitable causes in 2019. In volunteer time, we contributed more than 77 million hours in service.
With each hour in 2019 valued by independent research at $27.20, our volunteer work is worth more than $2 billion. This brings the total value of our charitable contributions over the past year to more than $2.2 billion.
Saskatchewan State Mission Statement
The Knights of Columbus of Saskatchewan, in the name of Jesus Christ and through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, strive to build the Catholic Church by developing the spiritual growth of themselves and their families, serving parishes, building communities, and by evangelizing all people according to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.Â
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal Service Organization that includes charitable service and financial aid to our communities, parishes, families and members.
Vision Statement
Founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is the premier lay Catholic men’s organization. Guided by the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, we build lifelong relationships with our members and families. We are multigenerational and international. We offer formation, mutual aid and financial security to members through our charity, products and outreach. We aspire to invite every Catholic man to join the Knights of Columbus and to extend our charitable reach as widely as possible.
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News Feeds From Related Saskatchewan K of C Websites
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Exemplification of Charity Unity and Fraternity – Saskatoon – May 1
Source: State Events Published on 2024-04-24
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Age 8 to 10 First Place Cora Robin Shellbrook Council 9761 (Leask Round Table)
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-23
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Amazing Race Third Quarter Winner Season Two
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-22
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Help support Wayne beat cancer
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-22
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Happy Birthday Sir Knight George Lewans
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-21
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More Photos from the 102nd State Convention
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-20
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McGivney Award for Outstanding Chaplain
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-20
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State Deputy Elect’s Acceptance Speech
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-20
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Member Benefits
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-20
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2025 State Convention
Source: State Events Published on 2024-04-20
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Ordination of Luke Tran to the Sacred Order of Deacons
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-20
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Presentation to Light of Christ Catholic School Division
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation Published on 2024-04-19
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This Man Is You Event
Source: State Events Published on 2024-04-18
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Prayer Request – Brother Tim Gillespie has died
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-18
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Membership Message – April
Source: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Published on 2024-04-18