Who we are...
Since 1882, the Knights of Columbus has empowered Catholic men to put their faith into action – building stronger families, stronger parishes and stronger communities.
Welcome to the New Hampshire Knights of Columbus State Website. We seek to grow the NH jurisdiction and lead more men and their families to the light and love of Christ. Through our evangelization by the example of our charitable outreach and Faith in Action programs, our fraternal bonds, fellowship and prayerful activity, we strive to help our Brothers to grow closer to Jesus, be more faithful and prayerful, be better men, husbands, fathers, friends and neighbors. This in sharing our core values of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
Since 1882, the Knights of Columbus has empowered Catholic men to put their faith into action – building stronger families, stronger parishes and stronger communities.
Founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is the premier lay Catholic men’s organization.
We seek to grow the New Hampshire jurisdiction and lead more men and their families to the light and love of Christ. Through our evangelization by the example of our charitable outreach and Faith in Action programs, our fraternal bonds, fellowship and prayerful activity, we strive to help our Brothers to grow closer to Jesus, be more faithful and prayerful, be better men, husbands, fathers, friends and neighbors.
This in sharing our core values of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
When you become a Knight, you’re joining a global fraternity. Knights of Columbus is the world’s premier lay Catholic men’s organization, with 2+ million brothers in 17 countries. Members get access to:
Late-19th century Connecticut was marked by anti-Catholic prejudice and dangerous factory conditions that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a need, 29-year-old Father Michael McGivney gathered a group of men at his parish on Oct. 2, 1881.
His vision: a lay-led group to unite Catholic men and help families of deceased members.
To demonstrate their patriotism as well as their faith, the first Knights took Christopher Columbus — regarded as an American hero, despite his Catholicism — as their namesake. Their founding principles were charity and unity (fraternity and patriotism would be added later).
The Knights of Columbus assumed corporate status on March 29, 1882, an anniversary our Order recognizes as Founder’s Day.
We strive to form ourselves and our families in faith — a faith that overflows into works of charity and evangelization in our wider communities.
Blessed Michael McGivney, apostle of Christian family life, founded the Knights of Columbus to strengthen Catholic men and their families. We carry on his mission to protect and embolden families as they live out their vocations.
Called to serve all who are in need, our councils’ impact extends into our broader communities and around the world.
From vulnerable mothers and the babies in our communities, to our fellow parishioners with special needs, we stand for the dignity of all human life.
Camp Fatima Work Day repairs and enhances the grounds and buildings of Camp Fatima and Bernadette
Each year, the Knights of Columbus gather to honor citizens of New Hampshire, who by their life exemplifies and magnify the great virtues of patriotism, leadership, and humanitarianism.
The State Scholarship program provides four scholarships of $750.00 to be awarded each year to children of NH Knights.
We all know we occasionally need our spiritual batteries recharged. This retreat is open to all Knights and their guests 18 or older.
We partner with dioceses and parishes to support vocations to the priesthood and religious life, with over $100 million donated since 1981.
The NH State Council supports a number of events and activities whose objective is to support the Pro Life cause. The annual New Hampshire Right to Life March for Life in Concord is show in the picture
The mission of Special Olympics New Hampshire is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
The Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC) program encourages Christians to focus on the spiritual significance of Christmas rather than materialism.




