Council 1056
• 21 S. Henry St.		• Delaware, Ohio, 43015

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. Each year the Knights of Columbus donates around 1.5 million dollars and many, many hours to charity.

The Delaware Ohio Knights of Columbus Council 1056 has a long history, formed in November 1905. The council has served St. Mary Parish for more than 100 years by providing support to seminarians, RCIA, Vacation Bible School, Youth Ministry, PSR, St. Mary School, and to the Community as a whole. Knight of Columbus Council 1056 has provided support to charities such as the Mentally Handicapped and Veterans to name a few.  We also provide support with volunteering 100’s of hours to church functions, events and community charities. The Knights of Columbus is about Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. IN SERVICE TO ONE. IN SERVICE TO ALL.

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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 would like to JOIN The Delaware, Ohio Council 1056 or have question please contact Our Membership Director Rob Gabel by email gabel896@hotmail.com

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of 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.

Locally, the Knights of Columbus help St. Mary Parish, Delaware, Ohio with labor when needed, conduct a pancake breakfast for newcomers, assist as ushers at Mass, organize fundraisers, Fish Fry's during Lent, collect monetary donations for the handicapped of our community, etc.

  
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 about Delaware, Ohio Knight of Columbus Assembly 844 Please contact our Faithful Navigator Philip Knueven @ philk43035@yahoo.com .