Irish-American Facts
The Knights of Columbus, a fraternal organization established in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, today has over 1.8 million members worldwide. It was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney (who is being considered for canonization) to aid impoverished Catholics, many of whom came to the U.S. during the Great Potato Famine. The organization continues to provide charitable services, life insurance and annuities, and to defend the Catholic faith. The organization was named for Christopher Columbus, in honor of his bringing Christianity to the the New World.
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