Our Order
Faith, hope, charity and patriotism.
The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide Catholic fraternal organization. Knights strive to practice faith, hope, charity and patriotism, and to promote the unity of Catholic men and their families.
The council is a place to hone leadership skills, help people in need, deepen your faith and build lifelong friendships with men from all walks of life.
The Patriotic Degree
The Fourth Degree was first exemplified in New York City on February 22, 1900, adding patriotism to the Order’s original principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible. Fourth Degree members serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions. Several members of Council 10209 belong to the Bishop Louis J. Reicher Assembly 1099.
Our emblem
The emblem dates from the Second Supreme Meeting, May 12, 1883, when it was designed by Supreme Knight James T. Mullen.