Our
Beginnings, A Sanctuary
In the late 19th century, North America was experiencing an influx
of people from all over the world, particularly Europe. Many people
were relegated to living in unsanitary conditions, and performing
hazardous jobs for poor pay. Such was life for Catholics in New Haven,
Connecticut.
The untimely
death of the family breadwinner often devastated a family. In 1882,
a young Catholic priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, curate at St.
Mary’s Church in New Haven, envisioned an organization to help
Catholic families deal with this crisis. Out of his vision the Knights
of Columbus was founded. We are currently the largest Catholic,
family, fraternal organization in the world, and boast a members-only
insurance program that is among the strongest in the industry.
Continue on
to find out more about our insurance.
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