On Oct. 2, 1881, a small group of men met in the basement of St. Mary's Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Called together by their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, these men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization.

At St. John XXIII, we have a College Knights of Columbus Council that is active on campus. Look into becoming a Knight and being part of this great tradition. Contact us if you have any questions.

Learn more about the Knights of Columbus here.