The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Roman Catholic fraternal service organization. It is dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.  The organization boasts a worldwide membership of more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 councils.

St. Mary’s Cathedral Council #1159 has 170 members. Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men aged 18 or older.

Examples of service provided by the Knights:

• “One Rose, One Life” campaign the last Sunday of January
• Fish Fry during Lent
• Tootsie Roll drive to help with special needs children
• Bingo (the first two Sundays of the month) in Cathedral Square
• Soup supper fundraisers
• Sponsoring youth teams and the free throw contest
• Have appreciation meals for the priests and nuns of the area, and a meal for the teachers at GICC
• Assist priests of the diocese
• Bring Communion to the homebound
• Help older Knights, their widows, and veterans