Diocese of Pittsburgh
Saint Paul Cathedral Council 14474
Council Information
The Saint Paul Cathedral Council is associated with the Mother Church of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The Grand Knight of the council for 2008-2009 is Joe Beres. You can contact the council by using this email address - kofc14474@verizon.net.
About Our Council
Saint Paul Cathedral Council was founded in 2008 after several years of dedicated effort by many individuals. The council is named after our host parish of Saint Paul Cathedral, the Mother Church for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The council is a part of District 104, the Pittsburgh Chapter and the Western Pennsylvania Section of the Pennsylvania State Council (http://www.pakofc.us) of the Knights of Columbus.
William Fodiak is our Field Agent for Insurance Benefits and can be reached using this email address – kinglouie7@hotmail.com.
Council Meetings
Our Council meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month. They are held in Synod Hall located on the grounds of Saint Paul Cathedral and start at 7:30pm.
| Saint Paul Cathedral Council Officers 2008-2009 Roster |
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Grand Knight Chaplain Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Recorder Financial Secretary Treasurer Lecturer The Advocate District Deputy |
Joe Beres Fr Donald P. Breier Gary Motor Bob Kesicki (Open) William Burke Eric Schueler Ed Rudaitis Paul King Thomas F. McGinnis |
Who are the Knights
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
Membership Benefits
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.
How to Join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
For more information about how you can become a Knight, contact Ed Rudaitis at 412-363-3965.
4th Degree
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.
Squires
Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.
Links
Knights of Columbus, Supreme Council
Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania State Council
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