Knights of Columbus

John Cardinal Newman Council #9445

Fresno, California

The Knights of Columbus has been in existence more than 100 years. It was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882 to help provide aid to widows and their children by the men of the parish. He used Charity, Unity and Fraternity as the founding principles of the Order. In 1900 Patriotism was added as the fourth principle of our Order. Today, the Knights of Columbus is a worldwide men's organization that is still growing. The Supreme Council of our Order is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. The Order also consists of State Councils, Regional Chapters, Individual Councils and Fourth Degree Assemblies.

The Knights and their families here at St. Paul Newman Center help to support the Church and their community through Council programs that includes both labor and money. The Knights have chaired the ice cream booth at the annual Renaissance Festival, hosted the Lenten Dinners, given out scholarships to worthy students, and have donated money collected during our annual "Tootsie Roll Drive" to a local organization for mentally retarded children. Brother Knights also serve the Newman Center as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers and Choir Members.

To become a Knight, there are only two requirements that you must meet to be eligible:

If you meet the above requirements and wish to become a Knight click on How to Join.

Our Council meetings are at the St. Paul Newman Center on the second Thursday of each month starting at 7:00pm. The St. Paul Newman Center is located at 1572 E. Barstow in North Central Fresno. It is on the frontage road just across the street from Bulldog Stadium. You must have a current membership card to attend the meeting.