Welcome to the Knights of Columbus,
Bishop Hafey Council • 4507, in High Point, North Carolina.
Established in 1958, Bishop Hafey Council continues to serve
our community, our faith, and our church. The core values of
charity, fraternity, unity, and patriotism are continually
in action. The financial and human resources of our council
are devoted to many projects.
With 1.8 million members, in 15,000 councils throughout
the world, the Knights of Columbus is the world's largest
Catholic family fraternal service organization. Since its
inception in the United States in 1882, the Knights of
Columbus has welcomed Catholic men, 18 years of age or
older. The Bishop Hafey Council is made up of a diverse
group of men, mirroring the make-up of our parish and our
community.
If you are interested in joining Bishop Hafey Council of
the Knights of Columbus, please contact the Membership
Director.
All the good works we do are formed by our four core
principles:
Charity - Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy
neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus
show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and
donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries,
by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both
spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for
their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our
faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way
to experience love and compassion than by helping those in
need, a call we answer every day.
Unity – None of us is as good as all of us. Members of
the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can
accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we
stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean
that we always agree or that there is never a difference of
opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you
can count on the support and encouragement of your brother
Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and
community.
Fraternity – The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded
the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide
assistance to the widows and children left behind when the
family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s
top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as
do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10
million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled
members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we
watch out for and take care of one another.
Patriotism – Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they
Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or
Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our
devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for
both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind
the world that Catholics support their nations and are
amongst the greatest citizens.
