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The history of the Knights of Columbus begins with its founding in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney at St. Mary's Parish in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.The Knights of Columbus was initially a mutual benefit society for a membership of practicing male Catholics.
Michael Joseph McGivney (August 12, 1852 – August 14, 1890) was an American Catholic priest based in New Haven, Connecticut.He founded the Knights of Columbus at a local parish to serve as a mutual aid and insurance organization, particularly for immigrants and their families.
The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney. Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men. It is led by Patrick E. Kelly , the order's 14th Supreme Knight.
Over 10,000 Knights were on hand on April 13, 1904, to present a $55,633.79 check ($1,858,710.73 in 2022 dollars [10]) to endow the Knights of Columbus Chair of American History to Cardinal James Gibbons, Chancellor of the University and a strong supporter of the Knights.
Vince Lombardi, former coach of the Green Bay Packers (The Vincent T. Lombardi Council, No. 6552, Knights of Columbus, in Middletown, New Jersey, is named for him.) [104] [77] Connie Mack, Hall of Fame baseball manager, player and team owner [102] [105] John McGraw, Hall of Fame baseball manager and player [102] [83]
James Terrance Mullen (August 30, 1843 – July 6, 1891) was the first Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus from March 29, 1882 to May 17, 1886. He also served in the New Haven, Connecticut police and Fire Departments, and as an alderman.
In 1927 Carmody was elected the seventh Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus [1] and was in that position until August 31, 1939. Carmody was a Chamberlain to Pope Pius XI. For his war work during World War I he was made a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. [1]
In 1932, McDevitt joined the Santa Maria Council of the Knights of Columbus in Malden. [4] He held several positions, including serving as grand knight twice. [4] He then rose through the chairs of the state council and was made State Deputy of Massachusetts on May 11, 1948.