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  • Yorkville, IL

 

On Oct. 2, 1881, a group of men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Conn. Called together by their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, these men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization.

They sought strength in solidarity, and security through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause: they vowed to be defenders of their country, their families and their faith.

These men were bound together by the ideal of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the Americas, the one whose hand brought Christianity to the New World. Their efforts came to fruition with the incorporation of the Knights of Columbus on March 29, 1882.

 They were Knights of Columbus.

Our Yorkville, Il Council, Gods Divine Mercy was started Feb. 28, 2008. Since its inception our council has strived to fulfill our orders 1st Principle - Charity. To date we have helped hundreds of families and over 1,000 children with meals, clothing and Christmas gifts. We have searched out the under served in the community such as the Senior citizens and Foster Children. Each year we raise monies through our Tootsie Roll drive to help persons with Intellectual Disabilities. We stand always ready to help any in need.

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