Who Are the Knights of Columbus?

The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide Catholic brotherhood of men dedicated to faith, family, fraternity, and service. At Our Lady of the Valley Parish, the Knights strive to put their faith into action by serving our parish, supporting charitable works, strengthening families, and growing together as Catholic men.

Whether it’s helping at parish events, supporting those in need, assisting with liturgies, organizing fundraisers, or serving our community, the Knights are called to be leaders in faith and examples of Christian charity.

Becoming a Knight is more than joining an organization — it is becoming part of a brotherhood of men who support one another spiritually, personally, and through service to the Church.

If you are a practicing Catholic man age 18 or older and are looking for a way to grow in your faith, serve your parish, and make a difference, we invite you to join us.

​Come discover the brotherhood, purpose, and faith-filled service of the Knights of Columbus. We would love to welcome you.

Our Leadership


Grand Knight:
Gary Hayes
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Contact Information:

Membership Director:
Gary Hayes
​[email protected]

Meetings: First and Third Wednesday of the Month
St. Mary Parish Center at 6:30 pm
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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.

Resources for Members