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The
roots of the Knights of Columbus were planted in the rich soil that was 19th
century North America. Out of the melting pot of the 1880's, our Catholic,
family, fraternal, service organization emerged as a beacon of hope for
masses.
In the late 19th century, North America was experiencing an influx of people
from all over the world, particularly Europe. Many people were relegated to
living in unsanitary conditions, and performing hazardous jobs for poor
pay. Such was life for Catholics in New Haven, Connecticut.
Since 1882, we've been working for the
improvement in the lives of our members and our societies. Today, the
Knights of Columbus boasts a membership of over 1.6 million strong, and
growing!
Whether helping the poor, the sick, the orphaned and the widowed, or supporting their Catholic brothers with their practical or spiritual needs, the first Knights of Columbus stood ready to help.
The untimely death of the family breadwinner often devastated a family. In 1882, a young Catholic priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, curate at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, envisioned an organization to help Catholic families deal with this crisis. Out of his vision the Knights of Columbus was founded. We are currently the largest Catholic, family, fraternal organization in the world, and boast a members-only insurance program that is among the strongest in the industry
Feel confident that we'll be there when you need us. The independent rating services of IMSA, Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best agree. Click on the icons below to see what they are saying about our insurance program.
