Bishop William A. Hickey #3623   50 Crescent View Ave.      Riverside R.I. 02915       (401) 433-0930

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.

We hold a departed Brother's Mass for our Brother Members that passed away. A Turkey Raffle, A Children's
Christmas Party with Santa arriving on the local Fire Departments Fire Truck, and our own Council's Christmas Party.
We hold fund raisers like steak fry’s, clam boils, ham & bean suppers all for the charities that Bishop Wm Hickey K of C supports.

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.

To find out more about our council contact Ronald Cauley Membership Director at (401)433-0930 leave a message or e mail us
 at bishop_hickey@yahoo.com.We would like to hear from 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.

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.