Description of Ministry:
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Fraternal Organization founded in 1882 by Father Michael McGivney in New Haven, CT. From this start there are now over 14,000 Councils and 2 million members. Councils have been chartered in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guatemala, Panama, The Dominican Republic, Philippines, Guam, Spain, Japan, Cuba, and Poland. The order has helped members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted by members and their families through educational, charitable and religious works. The Order is dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
Mission/Purpose Statement:
St. Thomas Council is obligated to support our Church and Community. The many ways we have served is through fund raisers, partake in community affairs such as the 4th of July Parade, Veterans Memorial, Keep Christ in Christmas, and many other projects. In our Council we sponsor a parish Christmas Party, Easter Egg Hunt, Family Picnic, and the Cor Program focusing on Faith Formation. Through the Church we support Right to Life, Seminarians, and Clergy. Along with this the Knights of Columbus in Indiana, we support Gibault School for emotionally maladjusted youth.
Meeting Frequency & Location:
St. Thomas Council #1347 is located at 107 Main St., Hobart, Indiana. Our meetings are held at St. Bridget School. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month starting at 6:00 p.m. The 1st Tuesday is a regular meeting, whereas the 3rd Tuesday is a social meeting for Brother Knights and their spouse invited to attend. The Knights of Columbus is a Family Oriented Fraternal Organization.
Key Contact Person:
Bob Bush
Membership Requirements:
Any many who is at least 18 years of age and a practicing Catholic is welcome to join the leading organization of Catholic Laymen.
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