New Brothers
Welcome New Brothers!
Holy Spirit Council #11548
At our latest Combined Degree Ceremony held on April 20, 2023, which took place on the third Thursday of the month, we joyfully welcomed five new brothers into the 3rd degree of our order. These new members are Brothers Steven Schossberger, Michael Chakinis, Ted Stalder, and Joe Cardona (Jr.), and we warmly embrace them as new additions to Holy Spirit Council #11548. In the accompanying photo, they are joined by District Deputy Cory Newell. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to them and express our gratitude for their recent and significant commitment to our Catholic community.
What Does It Mean to be a Knight?
It means a life of faith in action, a life of boldness in brotherhood, a life worth living. Join 2 million Catholic men on a mission.
Our Programs
Do you have what it takes to be a Knight?
Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney established the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Conn, in 1882 to provide a means by which Catholic men could support the Catholic Church, provide financial protection to their families, and engage in works of charity to benefit the less fortunate.
Today, its nearly 2 million members make up the largest Catholic lay organization in the world, and last year Knights donated nearly $180 million and volunteered over 75 million hours of their time to charity. From feeding the hungry to clothing the naked to sheltering the homeless, the Knights have been serving our communities and our world for more than 130 years.
Faith In Action
Faith Director
Ken Rief
Our goal is to strengthen men and their families in the Catholic faith. Formation in our faith goes beyond mere facts or religious practice to an authentic connection with a loving God and his son Jesus Christ.
Community Director
Ken Rief
Knights are called to serve others. Our first principle is Charity – at home with our families and in our communities. When Knights of Columbus members come together they accomplish great things.
Do you have what it takes to be a Knight?
Family Director
Ken Rief
Father McGivney sought to strengthen the bonds of families in his parish and the Knights of Columbus. These programs, created for families by families, help us to live this call.
Life Director
Ken Rief
The Knights of Columbus passionately advocate for the dignity of every individual, regardless of their stage in life. Additionally, we collaborate with Stanton Healthcare and provide assistance to new mothers through our ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program.