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Father Bernard F. McMahon Council # 8654

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

The Knights of Columbus was formed to render 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, 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 13,000 councils and 1.7 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

Meetings:
Regular meetings held the first Thursday of each month, at 8:00pm, at Council # 8654 in St. Theresa’s Church hall at, 1 William Street, Fredericton North. ( formally Nashwaaksis)

Active committees:   Youth         Council

                                   Family         Benevolent

                                   Church        Community

In 2007, our Council 8654, compiled over 4000 man hours of service work to our Council, our Parish and the community at large.

If there any inquiries regarding the Knights of Columbus or our Council in St. Theresa’s Parish, you are most welcome to contact our Membership Chairman,