Knights of Columbus

Founded in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Its motto is: “In service to One. In service to All.” Membership is offered to men who are practicing Catholics aged 18 and older. The brotherhood is dedicated to providing local and global charitable services, promoting Catholic education, and defending Roman Catholicism in various nations. It promotes social and intellectual fellowship through its educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, and public relief work.