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.
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.
Admiral Benson prides itself in the variety of programs that support our Church, our communities and our country.
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 forms are available from any member of the Knights
of Columbus or write to: Comptroller & PFN Bob Welenc, 511 Chad Avenue, Severn, MD 21144-2132;
Email: bob_welenc "AT" cablespeed "DOT" com; 410-969-8303
(home); 410-487-1730 (cell).
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.
For more information, contact FN Charles R. Fink via email or, preferably, write to Benson Assembly at: Comptroller & PFN Bob Welenc, Admiral William S. Benson Assembly, 511 Chad Avenue, Severn, MD 21144-2132; Email: bob_welenc "AT" cablespeed "DOT" com; 410-969-8303 (home); 410-487-1730 (cell).
Application form 4's are also available from any of our members in Annapolis Council, Archbishop Keough Council, Father McGivney Council, Saint Bernadette Council, Saint Andrew by the Bay Council, Our Lady of the Chesapeake Council, South County Council, Father Harding Council and Resurrection of Our Lord Council.
The Ladies Guild's main function is
to SUPPORT the men and the assembly. They do this primarily by providing assistance at our
major events and providing monetary help in our major projects.
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Supreme Council of Knights of Columbus, 1999, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510, (203)
772-2130, info@kofc.org.
For more information, contact FN Charles
R. Fink
via email
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