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.
Fr. Patrick O'Kelley Council is one of the largest Councils in the State of Michigan with over 1200 members. We conduct a variety of charitable, Fraternal and family oriented activities throughout the year. Click here to view our Calendar of events.
We service five parishes in the Dearborn / Dearborn Heights Community
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 or can be downloaded. (as a .pdf document that can be filled out, printed, and turned in) (Adobe Acrobat Reader is available to open/download the form)
Contact Membership Director Steve Jacek at (248) 349-0490 or e-mail at stephen.jacek@detroitdiesel.com.
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.
