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Welcome
We warmly welcome you to the Knights of St Columba's national website.
The Knights of St Columba are a Fraternity dedicated to ´Serving
God by Serving Others´ by working in our Communities and Parishes,
helping Young people to grow in their Catholic faith and looking
after those less fortunate than ourselves.
We are now in our second century of service and we are truly grateful
to you for your visit here and hope you enjoy reading about us.
Whether you are a first time visitor, thinking of joining the Knights,
recently joined or wish to develop your understanding of the Knights,
we hope there is something here for you.
We are constantly updating our website so if there is something
extra you would like to see please contact us.
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Our Mission
Purpose of the Order of the Knights of St Columba
The Order's purpose is to work closely with the Hierarchy and Clergy
in promoting the teachings of Jesus Christ in all things appertaining
to the Catholic Faith and to be committed to the corporal and spiritual
works of mercy.
Mission Statement
The Knights of St Columba is an Order of Catholic men bound together
in Charity, Unity and Fraternity in order to enrich their own faith
and spirituality and by their own words and actions to proclaim
the spiritual, moral and social message of the Catholic Church.
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About Us
Founded in Glasgow Scotland in the year 1919, the Knights of Saint Columba is the
largest Catholic fraternal service organisation of its kind in Britain.
The Order is named after the missionary Saint Columba of Ireland. The
pious Saint helped to bring Christianity to the people of Northern Britain.
Our membership cuts across people from different walks of life, who by
dedication, share in the principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
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26th May 2020 - The Order launches it's KNIGHTS TALK
On the 26th of May 2020 the Immediate Past Supreme Knight, Brother Charlie McCluskey,
posted an interrview he held with the Supreme Knight. That same interview is featured on our Knights
Talk page >>HERE<< on our website.
6th March 2020 - Archbishop Emeritus of Southwark Diocese Passes to his eternal rest.
On the morning of the 6th of March we received the sad news of the passing of HIs Grace Peter Smith, Archbishop
Emeritus of Southwark Archdiocese. News of his funeral arrangements have been given but, due to the COVID-19
Pandemic it will be attended by only his family.
March 2020 - Corona Virus takes hold in Great Britain and causes Mass and Event cancellations.
With the spread of Corona Virus the Hierarchies of England & Wales and Scotland have had to make the tough decision
to close all Churches. See our COVID-19 Page for more information.
FOR ALL OF OUR LATEST NEWS PLEASE CLICK <<HERE>>
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