The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.
Bishop Fulcher is proud to be considered one of the fastest growing Councils in the State of Indiana. Our District has been the leader in membership gains in Indian for four years running. We have been the recipients of various Supreme and State Council awards for our service to our local community and our Parish. Our members enjoy being a part of an internationally recognized Catholic men's organaization, while still being able to provide much needed support to our home Parish, St. Elizabeth Seton Church.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
If you are interested in finding out more about our Council and how to become a Knight, please send your name and phone number to our Membership Director, Sir Knight Jerry Neuner, and he will contact you!
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
Our Fourth Degree Assembly is the Lt. Timothy J. Maude Assembly #2740. It meets on the third Thursday of each month. Even though the Assembly is only 4 years old, it has already posted award-winning activities and membership gains!
If you are interested in finding out more about the Assembly and how to become a Sir Knight, please send your name and phone number to our Membership Director, Sir Knight Jerry Neuner, and he will contact you!
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.
Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.