Since 2003, the Canadian Knights of Columbus has partnered with the Canadian Wheelchair Mission to donate and deliver tens of thousands of wheelchairs to Afghanistan, Vietnam, Cuba, the Philippines, Ukraine, Cambodia, Mexico, Haiti and several African countries at an average cost of $195.00/chair If you would like to donate to the Canadian Wheelchair Mission, please …
Did you know that … For the year ending April 2024, Knights of Columbus BC & Yukon State disbursed $159,000/- of which State Council and Local Councils raised $192,240/-
Did you know that …The Knights of Columbus was founded by a young, Catholic priest in 1882, in New Haven Connecticut; and we count 2,084,000 Knights around the world in 16,672 councils. Here in British Columbia and Yukon, Canada, we have over 13320 members in 29 Districts overseeing 117 councils. Nearly every parish has its …
Did you know that …To be eligible to become a Knight you must be male, 18 years of age or older and be a practical Catholic. As an eligible man you can join the Knights of Columbus “On Line” at www.kofc.org and clicking on the “JOIN US ONLINE” button – top right corner of the …
Did you know that …that Knights of Columbus provide financial support to Seminarians and Postulants and that Seminarians can now join the Order at no cost?
Did you know that …Knights of Columbus are based on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism and that our ceremonial work will help you understand fully what each of these principles are and how to apply them in our daily lives.
Did you know that … The Secret to membership growth is VISIBILITY. Men will not join an invisible organization, they may not even join the Knights of Columbus. But they will join what they see if they like what they see. Seek your pastor’s permission to have these statements and your events listed in your Parish …
Did you know that …Knights of Columbus were founded 1882 to provide financial support to Catholic widows and orphans and today ranks as one of the top three insurance companies in North America. Knights have over $2.3 billion for Catholic families, religious communities and dioceses.
Did you know that … Special Olympics was founded by a Knight of Columbus by the name of Sargent Shriver along with his wife Eunice Kennedy Shriver. The Knights of Columbus organization partnered with Special Olympics. In 2016, the Knights paid travel expenses of all Canadian and American Special Olympians to the World Games in Los Angeles, California.
Did you know that …The Knights of Columbus offer our families Faith in Action programs in the areas of Church, Community, Family and Life, all designed to help build the Domestic Church – our Catholic families.