WHAT IS THE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA?

1. It is the largest Order for Catholic laymen in the United Kingdom and through the International Alliance of Catholic Knights, throughout the world.
2. It is an organisation of Catholic men who have joined together to serve the Church, their fellow men and each other in charity and fraternity.
3. It is organised in about 450 local councils, including Swindon, grouped into some 30 Provinces who are all represented on a Supreme Council.

WHAT DOES THE ORDER DO?

1. We help our Parish Priest and other Parish organisations i.e. SVP, Legion of Mary etc., in carrying out practical work in the parish.
2. We assist the Hierarchy in the organising of the diocesan and national activities of the Church.
3. We help one another in sickness and in need. We care for our widows and dependents. We pray for the souls of our departed members.
4. We care for the needs of our young people. We organise practical activities for them and activities that will promote their spiritual welfare and development.
5. We organise social activities for members and their families through an active social committee.
6. We constantly help each other in the practise of our faith through the Mass and other spiritual activities. We organise pilgrimages and retreats for our members.
7. We are in the forefront of the apostolate of the laity. We actively take part in all national and local organisations of the Church when Catholic men are represented.
8. We give active support to organisations, which promote virtue, respect for human life and the welfare of the family.
9. We work to help solve social problems, such as unemployment and poverty, particularly among our fellow Catholics.
10. We contribute to the material needs of other organisations through fund raising activities.

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