About Our Council

Devoted to faith, family, and service since 2008

Our Mission

"The mission of the Knights of Columbus is to render financial aid to members and their families; motivate members to perform charitable works; unite members in fellowship and devotion to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternal Love, and Patriotism; develop Catholic leaders and promote the interests of the Roman Catholic Church."

Our Four Pillars

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Charity

Serving those in need in our parish, community, and world through acts of generosity.

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Unity

Building brotherhood among Catholic men through shared faith and fellowship.

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Fraternity

Caring for our brother Knights and their families in times of need and celebration.

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Patriotism

Honoring our country and defending the freedoms that allow us to practice our faith.

About the Knights

Who We Are

Founded by Venerable Father Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization with over 2 million members worldwide. Our council, established in 2008, has been a pillar of Catholic life and service in Fort Worth, TX for 18 years.

We are men of faith who are called to action — supporting our Church, our community, and one another. Through programs in faith formation, community outreach, family support, and pro-life advocacy, our council lives out the Gospel mandate to love and serve our neighbors.

Our council is proud to call St. Patrick Cathedral our home parish — the heart of the Catholic community in Fort Worth. We work hand-in-hand with our parish to build up the Body of Christ and serve those in our midst.

Our Founding Knights

Charter Members

Council 14679 · December 9, 2008

Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann Very Rev. Richard Flores Rev. Joy Konnalkal Joseph

Aguilar, Eduardo E. Aguilar, Juan D. Ball, John C. Bartz, John G. Beckler, John P. Bermejo, Michael A. Booth, Vincent Patrick Brewington, Max Burke, Michael E. Campos, Paul F. Castro, Derek M. Castro, Victor U. Chretien, Richard L. Crumley, John W. Curtin, Kevin L. De Leon, Juan R. Evans, Joseph V. Everett, Clayton L. Gonzales, Ismael G. Govea, Joe M. Govea, Samuel Govea Sr., George Gruca, Leonard M. Hancock, John A. Hernandez, Arturo Horan, John C. Jendel, Charles K. Knapp, James Lee Knapp, John William Knapp, Manfred J. Kopor, Steve Lara, Adam C. LeBoeuf, Terry J. Levitt, Charles A. Levitt, Thomas J. Lewis, Sterling E. Martinez, Guadalupe J. Mathews, Willard E. McGonagill, Julian Reed Mello, Joe M. Myers, Richard R. Ostrowski, Andrew J. Pantuso, Victor S. Pantoja, Henry C. Pulido, Shannon Ramirez, Alfonso Q. Rangel, Ernest Riemitis, Andrew J. Rockers, Edward S. Rockers, Gary F. Rodriguez, Michael M. Ronacher, Karl L. Smith, Vincent P. Tobias Jr., Cirildo P. Valdez, Manuel T. Walters, Thomas Andrew Weis, Stephen E. Williams, Jeffrey M. Woerly, John S. Wolf, Thomas M. Wolke, Robert A.

Become a Knight

The Knights of Columbus welcomes all practical Catholic men 18 years of age or older. If you are interested in joining our brotherhood of faith and service, we would love to hear from you.

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