East-Lancashire Province No. 21
Who are the Knights?
the Knights of St Columba is the largest Catholic family fraternal service organization in the UK with eight thousand members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
the Knights of St Columba is the largest Catholic family fraternal service organization in the UK with eight thousand members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
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Knights in action Nationally
The work of the knights is carried out at both a local and national level. In recent years, the KSC's National Action Projects have raised in excess of £500,000 for successful campaigns to support 'Wells for Water' in Africa, the 'Help the Hospices' movement, 'Partners for Health'. known as 'Unsung Heroes', In conjunction with the Samaritans, the Knights of St Columba ran a life-saving partnership, through a three year fundraising scheme. The National Action Project up Supreme Council meeting in November 2013 was Aid to the Church in need “Sudan—Save the Savable” the Current project from November is "Mary's Meals" helping to feed Children in various deprived areas around the world who attend schooling |
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Knights in action Locally
Locally, the Knights of St Columba undertake various activities to provide support and assistance to the Community at large, families, the young and the Church. Such service can range from providing financial support for 'good causes' or sponsoring sporting activities for the youth. Knights give freely of their time and energy to enhance the spiritual well-being of the local community; distributing posters; erecting Christmas cribs in prominent places; organising seminars on social teaching; vocation exhibitions and adopting a moral stance on life issues. |
Those less fortunate in society, such as the disabled, those with learning difficulties, special needs and the homeless, also benefit from KSC action. Many Councils support such groups by providing help with transport and travel arrangements, accommodation, running 'soup kitchens' and offering advice to those in need.
