Knights Calendar of Events
Who are Knights of Columbus?
Thanks to the efforts of Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Bl. Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Bl. Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
"Cristo Rey will Lead the Way"
Officers of Cristo Rey Council
Grand Knight: Francisco Cabrera
Deputy Grand Knight: Devon Rodriguez
Chancellor: Carl Martin
Recorder: Luis Plancarte
Financial Secretary: Steve Mitosinka
Treasurer: Craig Gottlieb
Advocate: Jose Guerrero
Warden: Bob Nelson
Inside Guard: Sean Hayes
Outside Guard: Antonio Martinez
Lecturer: Eddie Madueno
Trustee 1: Carlos Fletes
Trustee 2: Victor Jaime
Trustee 3: Gary Hayes
District Deputy:
Deputy Grand Knight: Devon Rodriguez
Chancellor: Carl Martin
Recorder: Luis Plancarte
Financial Secretary: Steve Mitosinka
Treasurer: Craig Gottlieb
Advocate: Jose Guerrero
Warden: Bob Nelson
Inside Guard: Sean Hayes
Outside Guard: Antonio Martinez
Lecturer: Eddie Madueno
Trustee 1: Carlos Fletes
Trustee 2: Victor Jaime
Trustee 3: Gary Hayes
District Deputy:
Directors of Cristo Rey Council
Membership Director: Gary Hayes
Program Director: Eric McCormack
Church Director: Deacon Domingo Enriquez
Community Director: Antonio Martinez
Council Director: Deacon Sergio Hernandez
Culture of Life Director: Carlos Fletes
Family Director: Salvador Martinez
Youth Director: Eric McCormack
Social Engagement Director: Victor Jaime
"Ways and Means" Director: Bob Nelson
Program Director: Eric McCormack
Church Director: Deacon Domingo Enriquez
Community Director: Antonio Martinez
Council Director: Deacon Sergio Hernandez
Culture of Life Director: Carlos Fletes
Family Director: Salvador Martinez
Youth Director: Eric McCormack
Social Engagement Director: Victor Jaime
"Ways and Means" Director: Bob Nelson
