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 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. 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 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.

Contact Information

The Derby Council meets in the Knights of Columbus Hall every 2nd
Monday of the Month at the Parish Faith Center 2300 E Meadowlark.
You can contact the Knights by phone at the Parish Office 316-788-5525,
316-788-1548, or send mail to P.O. Box 385, Derby, KS, 67037. 

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