Knights of Columbus - Shane's Castle Council #7463

Knights of Columbus - Shane's Castle Council #7463 Growth of the Knights of Columbus

On Oct. 2, 1881, a group of men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Conn.

Called together by their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, these men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. They sought strength in solidarity, and security through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause: they vowed to be defenders of their country, their families and their faith. These men were bound together by the ideal of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the Americas, the one whose hand brought Christianity to the New World. Their efforts came to fruition with the incorporation of the Knights of Columbus on March 29, 1882. They were Knights of Columbus. The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders, for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need. Father McGivney’s founding vision for the Order also included a life insurance program to provide for the widows and orphans of deceased members. The Order’s insurance program has expanded substantially to serve more effectively the Knights’ growing membership. Year after year, the Knights of Columbus has earned the highest possible quality ratings for financial soundness from A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The Order provides the highest quality insurance, annuity and long-term care products to its members, along with many other fraternal benefits. The Supreme Council is the governing body of the Knights of Columbus and is responsible for the development of the organization as a whole. Supreme Council duties include establishing the Order in new regions and setting up regional authorities, defining and advancing its values and goals, undertaking organization-wide initiatives, promoting awareness of the Knights’ mission worldwide, and protecting the families of members through its extensive insurance program. Members working in local, or subordinate councils, however, carry on the majority of the Knights’ beneficial work.

07/19/2026
Christmas in July Bag Bingo pictures.
07/19/2026

Christmas in July Bag Bingo pictures.

07/19/2026
Even more pictures from the Father's Day Car Show and Country Breakfast.
06/28/2026

Even more pictures from the Father's Day Car Show and Country Breakfast.

More pictures from the Father's Day Car Show and Country Breakfast
06/28/2026

More pictures from the Father's Day Car Show and Country Breakfast

Pictures of our Father's Day Car Show and Country Breakfast. Thank you for all that came out to support our council! W...
06/28/2026

Pictures of our Father's Day Car Show and Country Breakfast. Thank you for all that came out to support our council! We had a great turnout, and it was a great day for a car show!

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06/26/2026

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Annual Father’s Day Car Show and Country Breakfast! Tomorrow 8-12 come out for a great time! See flyer for information.
06/20/2026

Annual Father’s Day Car Show and Country Breakfast! Tomorrow 8-12 come out for a great time! See flyer for information.

July Bag Bingo
06/17/2026

July Bag Bingo

Come on out to support our Knights council this Saterday!!! 5-16 Hoagie sale, This Saturday 9am-noon or till we sell out...
05/12/2026

Come on out to support our Knights council this Saterday!!! 5-16 Hoagie sale, This Saturday 9am-noon or till we sell out.
Locations include:
St Anthony’s Church, Knights of Columbus Hall, CTR Pastoral Center, Tractor Supply of Berlin!

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Waterford Works, NJ
08089

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