Knights of Columbus Councils

The Knights of Columbus is a service organization of Catholic men who dedicate themselves to promoting charity, unity and family life. The KofC Councils support a wide variety of programs in the community.
If you are 18 years of age or older and are a practicing Catholic gentleman, you are exactly what we are looking for to be a new member of the number one council in Ontario of the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus here at Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes are composed of Catholic men such as yourself who are seeking ways to meet new fellow brothers and to assist the parish and surrounding community. Our spiritual leader challenges us to live out our four core principles:

1. Charity: Our Catholic faith teaches us to "Love thy neighbour as thyself". Members of the Knights of Columbus show love in many different ways by reaching out to the poor and those in need. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer everyday.
2. Unity: None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that, together, we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together...we support one another. That doesn't mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that, as a Knight of Columbus, you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.
3. Fraternity: The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died, often prematurely. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.
4. Patriotism: Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both.

For more information please contact the Council you are a parishioner at:
St. Clement Council 2844 - Grand Knight Dennis Rousseau
Holy Name of Jesus Council 3305 - Grand Knight Peter Youngson
Essex Council #3305 Newsletter click on September 2023
St. John the Evangelist Council 4555- Grand Knight Luc Michaud 
St. Mary's Council 9226- Grand Knight Gord Edwards