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The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic
men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial
aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are
offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families.
Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and
their families through educational, charitable, religious, social
welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the
foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood
is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become
the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order
has helped families obtain economic security and stability through
its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has
contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from
several members in one council to more than 12,000 councils and 1.6
million members throughout the United States, Canada, the
Philippines, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama,
the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
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