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The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic
family fraternal service organization with over 1.7 million
members. It provides members and their families with
volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church,
their communities, families and young people.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family
enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the
Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family
magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus
top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and
personal benefits.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing
Catholic men in union with the Holy See (receiving the
sacraments), who are at least 18 years old. A practicing
Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and
the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available
from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Men interested in joining the
Knights of Columbus at St.Vincent are asked to contact any
Knights of Columbus member or either of our Membership Co-Chairman, Ray
Ohlman at 260-637-5377 or Buddy Weihe at 260-627-2256, evenings.
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year
after the anniversary of his First Degree exemplification, is eligible for
membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the
Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by
promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty
to the Knights' respective countries through active
membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called
"Assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as
honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity
that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of
Columbus.
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