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 The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a 29 year old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Today the Knights of Columbus has become the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church. There are currently more than 1.6 million members in 12,000 councils.

Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

Membership is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See that are at least 18 years old. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the commandments of God and the precepts of the Church.

Here in Newcastle, our council’s focus is on our Parish. As Knights we strive to do what we can to support our Parish Priest and in turn the best interests of the parish as a whole. We also support both of our schools and other organizations such as Respect Life. See us helping out around the church click here.

Executive officers for 2006 2007:
Grand Knight: Robert Clarke
Deputy Grand Knight: Len Gibbons
Chancellor: Kevin Wilson
Recorder: Joachim Baur
Treasurer: Gordon Postma
Advocate: John Darcy
Warden Dave Gibbons
Financial Secretary: Ron Radcliffe

The Knights have a proud heritage . The qualified Catholic man can share in this heritage by becoming a member of this effective fraternal organization.

Knights in Action

Knights go to work on 4 mighty oak trees to help out local parishioner. Photos by Len Gibbons, click here.

More Knights in Action

Just a couple of shots of "da" boys pitching in around the parish, click here. Photos by Fr. Peter.

now that we strive to grow spiritually, while responding to those who need our help through volunteering our time and financial assistance.
ow as never before, our communities need various activities to help strengthen Family Life.
ndeed, we have many activities to help build and develop lasting friendships. Many of our programs would be quite appealing to you and your family.
ive generously of yourself. Build self-esteem, develop leadership qualities, gain satisfaction in helping others, meet new friends and socialize with fellow Catholics.
e must be 18 years of age or older and a practicing Catholic, as understood by the Church to join the Knights of Columbus.
o obtain further information, please contact , knights@sfarcc.org. 
ince we believe that the Knights of Columbus is a vocation dedicated to charity, we want to share membership with other Catholic men. Our holy father, Pope John Paul II, has called the Knights of Columbus” The Right Arm of the Church”.

An Invitation to Join the Knights of Columbus
to all Catholic Men 18 years and over.

bulletAre you concerned with Church, Community and Neighbour?
bulletWould you and your family like to share in wholesome fraternity and fellowship?

If your answer is YES then you should be a member of the Knights of Columbus!

This is what recent Popes have said about the Knights of Columbus:

bulletPope Paul VI .. “The Knights are an immense force for good.”
bulletPope John Paul II .. “I greet the Knights of Columbus: the more than 1.3 million Catholic laymen all over the world, who display a spirit of profound attachment to their Christian faith and of loyalty to the Apostolic See.”

Come and Join Us

If you wish to learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please fill this form out. We will contact you soon.
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For more information, please visit us in the gathering area next weekend after each Mass, or contact knights@sfarcc.org.

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