Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.

Since 1882, membership in the Knights of Columbus has been open to men 18 years of age or older who are "practical" (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. Since that time, the Knights of Columbus has understood "practical catholic" to mean a Catholic who accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, i and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.

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St. Bernadette’s Knights of Columbus Council 10959 received the 2021-2022 Texas State Quick Start Award.  Receiving the award was Grand Knight Phil Prasek & past Grand Knight Richard Guzman.  The award was presented by District Deputy Joe Kramer.
 

Grand Knight:     
Phil Prasek at paprasek@comcast.net

Membership Director:  
Jared Brooks at jbrookks5757@gmail.com