Saginaw Knights of Columbus 4232

“There are no strangers here, only friends we haven’t met” … This is the saying on a banner that hangs in our lounge. But more importantly it has become the statement that has defined our council. We a welcoming and hospitable group of Catholic men and their families that has allowed us to grow into the largest council in the Diocese of Saginaw, and one of the largest in the state.

Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.

Our Knights are Catholic men committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.

We are men of faith — 1.6 million members strong, and growing around the world. Believing that a man is defined by his actions as a follower of God, and as a leader in his community. Believing that a man is more than simply a man, when he bears the title of “Knight.”

In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney invited a small group of parishioners to gather in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut. His goal was simple — to establish an Order that would unite men in their faith as well as help provide for Catholic families in times of need.

It was in that humblest of beginnings that the Knights of Columbus was founded. Today, we are still guided by four core principles — charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.

It’s through these five areas of service—faith, community, family, youth, and fellowship—that we truly make a difference.

We support local athletic programs, sponsor special events and plan and host religious activities. Our Knights serve as valuable role models for other Catholic men, as well as mentors for all our children. And, hopefully, as a source of inspiration for future generations of Knights.

Today, we’re looking for the next generation of Knights. Men of character and conviction who are driven by both faith and conscience to do truly meaningful works. And the tangible rewards for members are numerous, from scholarships for our sons and daughters, to being able to participate in one of the leading insurance programs in the country.

But of the countless rewards Knighthood offers, perhaps the most inviting is this: The knowledge that you can make a difference. Through fearless service. Through heartfelt perseverance. And, above all, through unfaltering fellowship.