The Knights 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 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 14,000 councils and 1.8 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 and Saipan
