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Knights of Columbus

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noun

  1. an international fraternal and benevolent organization of Roman Catholic men, founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882.


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Criticism of Trump’s attack on the pope also came from the Knights of Columbus, a nonpartisan lay Catholic organization with far-reaching influence in parishes across the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

The restoration and conservation project, funded entirely by the Knights of Columbus and using the expertise of Vatican Museums ’ restorers, marks the first comprehensive work on the 10-story tall baldacchino in 250 years.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

The Connecticut-based Knights of Columbus contributed $1 million.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023

A man named George who identified himself as a member of the Knights of Columbus was stationed on the edge of the National Mall, handing out free hats to participants.

From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2023

The Freemasons, the Knights of Columbus, etc., and most of the churches, have such courts.353 197.

From The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law by Charles M. Scanlan

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