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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. |
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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 1.7 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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