ABOUT OUR COUNCIL

The Knights of Columbus is a lay Catholic Men’s Fraternal Service Organization that was formed to render financial aid to Members and their families.  Mutual aid and assistance are offered to the sick, disabled and needy.  Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among its Members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare and public relief works.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 6988 was Chartered on October 20, 1977.  The First Grand Knight of Council No. 6988 was Michael Caforio, followed by Kenneth F. Kelly who now serves as Financial Secretary for the Council.  Council No. 6988 currently maintains a Roster of approximately 215 Council Members.

Council No. 6988 works closely with The Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola providing funds and volunteer work for various Cathedral Projects and Events.  Council Members are active participants in many of the Cathedral Ministries including Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Usher Ministry, Lectors, Substitute Sacristans, Charitable and Volunteer Programs.    

Social Evenings with Guest Speakers are held on the Fourth Monday of each Month at The Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola’s Social Center at 6:30 P.M.  Social Evenings are open for Council Members, Spouses and Guests who might have an interest in Membership with the Knights of Columbus, the Ladies Auxiliary and/or the Columbian Squires Circle.  Food and Refreshments are served.