Welcome
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, 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 13,000 councils and 1.7 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
Father McGivney's cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican. On Oct. 31, 2020, the Mass for Beatification was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Conn.
COUNCIL 9340
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH
SAN CLEMENTE PARISH
LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO
Council 9340 is committed to our mission. Our mission objective is to aid those who are less fortunate. We are dedicated to the Catholic Church, Pro-Life Campaign, People Contemplating the Religious Order and the Handicapped to create a more joyful life.
It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.
Pope Francis quote
