Knights of Columbus: Faith in Action and Service to the Church and Community

In 1882, while serving an immigrant parish in New Haven, Connecticut, Father Michael
McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, giving us one mission—to follow Christ. He called upon us to fulfill this mission through faith and charity. Today, as of 2024, the Knights of Columbus has grown to include over two million Catholic men, united as Brother Knights, dedicated to helping others in need.
Knights of Columbus St. Benedict’s Covington Council 3061 proudly continues to uphold Father McGivney’s mission. 

Among the council’s many impactful initiatives are:

 Baby Bottle Drive for the Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center: This campaign raised
an impressive $19,236.49 in donations, generously contributed by St. Benedict
Parishioners and Knights of Columbus Council 3061.

 Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities (CPID): Through community
donations and council contributions from our Can Shake program, $5,000 was
successfully raised. These funds will benefit Special Needs children within the St.
Tammany Parish area, with $1,000 donations distributed to five local schools.

 Special Needs Masses: The council supports two Special Needs Masses hosted
annually by Father Charles.

 Catholic Youth Leadership Awards: Two high school seniors were honored with $500
awards each to recognize their leadership.

 Christmas Assistance: $3,000 in donations were distributed to families in need during
the Christmas season through St. Benedict Parish.

 Support for Family Faith Formation: Contributions were made to the Family Faith
Formation program at St. Benedict Parish.

Globally, there are more than 16,000 Knights of Columbus councils actively serving Catholic parishes. Knights demonstrate their faith in action every day, growing in their faith while supporting their churches and communities.

We invite all practicing Catholic men, 18 years or older, to join us in this fulfilling journey. Come grow in your faith and make a difference in your church and community.

Contact Us and Become a Knight!

David J. Schexnayder
Grand Knight, St. Benedict Council 3061
grandknight@koc3061.org