The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Family Fraternal Organization with over 1.7 million members in nine countries. It is the largest lay order in the Roman Catholic Church and has been described by the late Pope John Paul II as the “right arm of the Church”. This comment was surely initiated after His Holiness witnessed the works of the Order in the areas of Church, Community, Family, Youth and Council

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.

Members of the Father Murtagh council participate in various Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.

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.

If you are interested in joining the Knights please fill out the Notice of Interest form by double-clicking on this hyperlink or contact the Knights by phone at (613)476-3902, or by email at GrandKnight@KofCPicton.ca.

 
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 Canada through active membership in the local Fourth Degree group called the Genoa Assembly. Members of the Fourth Degree may also serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

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.

For more information, please contact Alfred Gannon, Grand Knight (613)476-3902.