Knights of Columbus Bristol - RI Council 379

Knights of Columbus Bristol - RI Council 379 The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic fraternal organization. Our four core principles are:
Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Bristol, RI 02809

Meetings 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7PM at the Columban Fathers 65 Ferry rd. The Bristol Knights of Columbus, chartered in November 1898, is one of the oldest councils in the country. The Knights, started in nearby New Haven, was formed to provide financial help, personal aid and assistance, and social and intellectual fellowship to its members and their families. Its four guiding principles ar

e charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism; and through more than 14,000 local units, the Knights are committed to making the community a better place. Under the leadership of Grand Knight Benjamin Smith, the organization sponsors blood drive, participates in local church activities, runs charity projects each year and awards a number of college scholarships and catholic school grants. The Bristol Knights are a favorite at the area's 4th of July parade.

The greatest love the world has ever seen. He died and is risen for your sins.
03/31/2026

The greatest love the world has ever seen. He died and is risen for your sins.

Some people hear the Easter story so often that they forget how heavy it really is.

Jesus did not go to the cross casually. He went knowing the pain. Knowing the betrayal. Knowing the nails. Knowing the silence that would come before the stone was rolled away.

And still, He went.

That is what love looks like when it is deeper than feelings.
That is what mercy looks like when it costs everything.
That is what sacrifice looks like when heaven refuses to give up on us.

There are moments in life when we wonder if anyone truly sees our pain. If anyone understands the weight we carry quietly. If anyone knows what it feels like to be exhausted in soul, not just in body.

Easter reminds us that Jesus does.

He stepped into suffering on purpose.
He took on what we could never carry alone.
He chose the cross so we could have hope.

Before we get to the empty tomb, we have to remember the love that stayed on the hill.

This is not just a story about what He endured.
It is a reminder of what you are worth to Him.

You were worth the walk.
You were worth the wounds.
You were worth the sacrifice.

As Easter draws near, don’t rush past the cross. Sit with it. Let it humble you. Let it heal you. Let it remind you that the greatest love the world has ever seen had your name on its heart.

03/15/2026

Long before Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, he encountered a dynamic pastor whose zeal and leadership left a lasting mark on his...

First Annual Opening Day of RI Fishing Pancakes and Fishing Derby.
03/15/2026

First Annual Opening Day of RI Fishing Pancakes and Fishing Derby.

Silver Rose Ceremony. Thanks 🙏 to the folks who bought roses and TY to our volunteers. Leadership present from left to r...
02/26/2026

Silver Rose Ceremony. Thanks 🙏 to the folks who bought roses and TY to our volunteers. Leadership present from left to right Hon Paul Padulla grand knight, Wm. Heinrich, S. Cavalieri, M. Alves, and W. Harmon.

02/05/2026
“Congratulations to Council #379’s newest “Hononary Member” Brother Antonio “Tony” Avila. Pictured here with Financial ...
02/05/2026

“Congratulations to Council #379’s newest “Hononary Member” Brother Antonio “Tony” Avila. Pictured here with Financial Secretary, Patrick “Pat” McCarthy receiving his Honorary Life Membership Card.”

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P. O. Box 511, RI Meetings 2nd Wednesday At 65 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI
02809

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7pm - 9pm

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