The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their Communities, families and our young people.

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

Our Council prides itself in its active participation and support of our local Churches, health and life preservation concerns and our active and diversified community.
We have been a cornerstone in our area for over 100-years.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. We hold our monthly Membership Drives at our participating parishes on the third Sunday of the month. Please see our schedule displayed on the Activities Page. Previous or inactive memberships can be re-activated. Questions or calls can be directed to this website or by e-mail to "membership@kofc816.org". Membership application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

For information on memberships or transfers, please call
Deputy Grand Knight William Jenkins at (800) 625-2690.

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

For membership information, please call James Emmons, PGK, PFN at (732) 775-1584.

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to assist the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. The Auxiliary has been very active, in the community, sponsoring their own fund raising events. The Auxiliary sponsored Annual Scholarship is widely recognized and acknowledged.

For membership information about the Ladies Auxiliary, please call
Penny Freda, President, at (732) 681-1038.

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

For membership or information regarding the Squires Circle, please e-mail info@kofc816.org.

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