What is the Knights of Columbus?

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic Fraternal Service Organization. Founded in 1882 in New Haven, Connecticut by Father Michael J. McGivney, a Catholic Priest.  The order was named in honor of the explorer Christopher Columbus and founded as a way to serve as a mutual benefit society to working-class and immigrant Catholics in the United States. The order has developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, including war and disaster relief, actively defending Catholicism around the world, and promoting Catholic education.  The 4 principles of the order are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

About Bishop Mestice Hall Council 15698

Bishop Mestice Hall Council 15698 is a local council of the Knights of Columbus. Chartered in 2013, Bishop Mestice Hall Council 15698 is a local council located in the Hudson Valley.  Our council serves the parish of Holy Trinity Church Poughkeepsie, NY. 

Membership is open to all men 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics.

Our Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.