It's more than you'd expect!

The Knights of Columbus is a growing and vibrant service organization of Catholic men and their families, numbering over 1.6 million members in nearly 12,000 local coucils worldwide.

     ...PROTECTING FAMILIES
by offering a variety of benefits to our members and their loved ones.

    ...COMMUNITY SERVICE
by being one of the top volunteer organizations in the world,  In one recent year, our members and their families raised over $100 million for local charitable causes and gave over 50 million volunteer hours to local service programs.

    ...HIGHER EDUCATION
by providing various scholarship and fellowship programs to members and their families.  These programs are for degree pursuits in several fields of study at both Catholic and public universities and seminaries.

   ...PROMOTING FRATERNALISM
by conducting many programs that bring Knights together and strengthen their fraternal bond.  Some of these programs include, council athletic teams, family activities and socials.

   ...SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE
by sponsoring a wide variety of youth programs such as the Columbian Squires programs, the free throw championsip, the substance abuse awareness poster contest and patriotic essay contests.

      IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THE KNIGHTS OF COLMBUS 
            IS MORE THAN YOU'D EXPECT!

Grand Knight's Message


Other Places to Visit in the KC World

Knights of Columbus Supreme Council
To learn more about the Order, or to join
Newman Catholic Student Center
Our Parish Community
Northern Illinois University
Our School and serving community
Knightsite
You'll find a list of all the Councils with a www site here
Illinois Benedictine U's Catholic Directory
IBU's council is our sister council, and this list is supported by their school
Marian Catholic High School
The Vatican
Hey, even the Pope goes on-line!
The Archdiocese of Chicago
Learn about Cardinal Bernardin, and the new Bishop Francis Eugene George
Diocese of Joliet
Diocese of Peoria
The Diocese of Rockford
Our Diocese, seat to The Most Reverend Thomas G. Doran


This Page Includes.......

Members of the Council
So, you want to know who is a member?
A Special Thanks
Council #717 for all of its support. Also to Father Steve Knox for being Chaplin.
How to Pray the Rosary
Instructions on how to pray the Rosary and a picture of a Rosary
Would you like more information?
Or if you would like to find out how to join
Up Coming Events
For both NIU and DeKalb KC's
In The Words Of Pope John Paul II
Our Beliefs Are His Beliefs
Information for Current Members
If you're a Brother Knight, click here!
FAQ about the Knights of Columbus
This link comes from Council #9729 and #660.
The History of the Fourth Degree