The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus has over 1.7 million members in over 12,000 councils dedicated to the ideals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
The name “Knights of Columbus” was chosen to relate to Christopher Columbus, the Catholic discoverer of America, and to signify that the membership embodies the knightly ideals of spirituality and service to Church, country, and fellow man.
Columbian Year 2026-2027 Officers
- Grand Knight: Joseph Giesler
- Deputy Grand Knight: Ron Hoenig
- Chancellor: William (Ben) Adamo
- Recorder: Tony Krzeminski
- Financial Secretary: Michael Ostrowski
- Treasurer: Richard DiCicco
- Warden: Robert Tumbiolo
- Advocate: Joseph Widmayer
- Inside Guard: Ethan Devoe
- Outside Guard: Kenneth Ma Friedel
- Trustee 3rd Year: Scott Sallade
- Trustee 2nd Year: Bradley Hood
- Trustee 1st Year: Thomas Trembley
- Chaplain and Lector are appointed by the Grand Knight