About the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, it was named in honor of the mariner Christopher Columbus. Originally serving as a mutual benefit society to low-income immigrant Catholics, it developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and actively defending Catholicism in various nations.
There are more than 1.85 million members in nearly 15,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is limited to "practical" Catholic men aged 18 or older. Membership consists of four different degrees, each exemplifying a different principle of the Order.
For their support for the Church and local communities, as well as for their philanthropic efforts, Pope John Paul II referred to the Order as a "strong right arm of the Church.” In 2013, the Order gave over US$170.1 million directly to charity and performed over 70.5 million man-hours of voluntary service. Over 413,000 pints of blood were donated in 2010. The Order's insurance program has more than $90 billion of life insurance policies in force, backed up by $19.8 billion in assets, and holds the highest insurance ratings given by A. M. Best and the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association. Within the United States on the national and state level, the Order is active in the political arena lobbying for laws and positions that uphold the Catholic Church's positions on public policy and social issues.
About Guiding Star Council #212
Guiding Star Council #212 is located in the Country Club section of the Bronx and is affiliated with Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and School. Guiding Star Council hosts a series of events throughout the year that are aimed at building community amongst our members and local groups and organizations. Our slate of events include: Annual Family Picnic, Knights at the Races, Italian Night, multiple Vegas Nights, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Auction, Karaoke, Communion Breakfasts, Charity Ball for the benefit of Calvary Hospital, Anniversary Dinner Dance, Family Friday Nights and more.
Each of our events is aimed at fundraising efforts for programs that benefit charitable organizations such as Calvary Hospital, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Sister Servants of Mary, Toys for Tots, and many other parishes and schools. We are always looking for new members or input on how we can better impact our community, help others, and have fun doing it.
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, it was named in honor of the mariner Christopher Columbus. Originally serving as a mutual benefit society to low-income immigrant Catholics, it developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and actively defending Catholicism in various nations.
There are more than 1.85 million members in nearly 15,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is limited to "practical" Catholic men aged 18 or older. Membership consists of four different degrees, each exemplifying a different principle of the Order.
For their support for the Church and local communities, as well as for their philanthropic efforts, Pope John Paul II referred to the Order as a "strong right arm of the Church.” In 2013, the Order gave over US$170.1 million directly to charity and performed over 70.5 million man-hours of voluntary service. Over 413,000 pints of blood were donated in 2010. The Order's insurance program has more than $90 billion of life insurance policies in force, backed up by $19.8 billion in assets, and holds the highest insurance ratings given by A. M. Best and the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association. Within the United States on the national and state level, the Order is active in the political arena lobbying for laws and positions that uphold the Catholic Church's positions on public policy and social issues.
About Guiding Star Council #212
Guiding Star Council #212 is located in the Country Club section of the Bronx and is affiliated with Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and School. Guiding Star Council hosts a series of events throughout the year that are aimed at building community amongst our members and local groups and organizations. Our slate of events include: Annual Family Picnic, Knights at the Races, Italian Night, multiple Vegas Nights, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Auction, Karaoke, Communion Breakfasts, Charity Ball for the benefit of Calvary Hospital, Anniversary Dinner Dance, Family Friday Nights and more.
Each of our events is aimed at fundraising efforts for programs that benefit charitable organizations such as Calvary Hospital, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Sister Servants of Mary, Toys for Tots, and many other parishes and schools. We are always looking for new members or input on how we can better impact our community, help others, and have fun doing it.
