History of The Knights of Columbus
Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights 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 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan..
The Founding of Knights of Columbus Council 14425 – St Anna’s Catholic Church of Monroe, Georgia
Our Council was founded in December 2007 when a group of parishioners decided they wanted a fraternal organization that was more than just a Men’s Club. They wanted to start an organization that would be involved in helping our church, but also be part of a more established, larger organization that was in the business of serving the Church, charities and caring for families.
Some had been active Knights in other places and wanted to bring the unity, charity and fraternity values to this new group. The Knights with the help of St. Oliver Plunkett’s Knight of Columbus Council set a platform for establishing a new Knight of Columbus Council at St. Anna’s Catholic Church in December 2007. The organization has grown from a few members to a total of 62 in the year of 2012.
Council # 14425 is well established and provides services to aid in St. Anna’s Church Parish Ministries using their time and talent. The knights are well represented in St. Anna’s Organization Structure, Parish Council, Financial Committees, Steering Committee and other ministries assisting Father Dan as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, etc. The knights are involved in the work for charities within the Monroe, Georgia community, and support state and national initiatives that support our values. A major perk of being a Knight is an insurance program that is comparatively low in cost and protects our families and much more.
Shining Star Award
St. Anna’s Council #14425 Receives Star Council Status
Winners of the 2011-2012 Star Council, Columbian, Father McGivney and Founders’ Awards have been announced by the Supreme Council office- Star Council.
St. Anna’s Council # 14425 located in Monroe, GA, is one of the winners. Awards are now being engraved and will be forwarded to the district deputies of record.
Congratulations to Grand Knight Dick Allman and 2011-2012 officers of St. Anna’s Council # 14425 for the good work and continued efforts in servicing St. Anna’s Catholic Church and the community of Monroe, GA..
2012 – 2013 Officers
St. Anna’s Brother Knights Dick Allman and Don W. Williams assisted as honor guards for a Mass for Bishop Elect Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv. at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Sept. 1, 2011.
The mission at St. Anna’s Knights of Columbus Coluncil #14425:
Promote Respect for Human Life in all its stages
Support their pastors and their parishes in the work of the Church
Support our military personnel here and abroad
Donate to local charities supporting persons with intellectual disabilities
Volunteer in their communities in a variety of charitable ways
Offer their members vital insurance benefits
Offer their members opportunities for fraternity
Grand Knights
| 2007 to | 2008 | Steven Lamdkamer |
| 2009 to | 2011 | Edward Barefoot |
| 2011 to | 2012 | Dick Allman |
| 2012 to | 2013 | Jerry Hobbs |
