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 and defense of the family.It was on these bedrock principles that
the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.
- The Our Lady of Victory Council 4440
was founded June 22, 1957 at Our Lady of Victory Hall by State Deputy Oscar
Rug.
- Gerald J McNearney was installed as the Council's first Grand Knight.
- It was renamed to Father Manus Doherty
Council in 1960. It is named after Fr. Manus Doherty, who was assigned to Our
Lady of Victory Parish in 1959 and became the Chaplain of Council #4440.
