Welcome!

On behalf of the members of the Thomas P. McDonough council we          would like to welcome you to our website.   If you have any questions about us, comments, or you would like more information about joining the Knights, please feel free to send us an e-mail anytime. 

History of the Order

On Oct. 2, 1881, a small group of men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. 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.

The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders, for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need.

About our Council

Our council was founded in 1898.  Since then, we work closely with Sacred Heart, Saint Mark, and Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception parishes in North Attleboro, MA.  Members of our council provide the funding, and manpower for various parish activities and community projects.  Our current project for 2009 is to raise funds to repair the 1903 E.W. Lane Pipe Organ located at St. Mary's Church.. 

Learn About Us

To learn more about current happenings around the state, or to find out what is going on in other councils, the  Massachusetts State Council of the Knights of Columbus publishes a monthly newsletter entitled Bay State Knightline/Discoverer.  Please click the link to read the latest  edition of the Discoverer.  Please feel free to check out our council calendar by clicking on the upcoming events link on the left side of this page to see our latest parish and community events.   Be sure to check back often we are always adding new items.

Monthly Meetings

Council meetings start promptly at 8:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month.  Our meetings are held at St. Mary's parish hall. The Building Corporation meetings are held at 9:00pm Quarterly, immediately following the regular council meeting.  All current members in good standing are encouraged to attend these meetings.  All prospective members are also welcome to visit the council prior to the start of our regular meeting.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Please, do all you can to encourage priestly and religious vocations.  Your prayers and support make a difference.

Send comments or questions to the web page editor, Andrew R. Januse.