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.

The members of the Robert P. Connelly Council 5918 serve three local parishes: St. Joan of Arc (Lisle), St Scholastica (Woodridge) and Christ the Servant (Woodridge).

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.

For more information on joining the Knights of Columbus, contact our membership chairman: Al Apanavicius at (630) 985-0512.

 
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.

For information about the 4th Degree, visit the
Bishop Romeo Blanchette website at:

         http://www.blanchetteassembly.org

or contact our council's fourth degree captain:

         Chris LaRose at (630) 968-4768.  
 

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

The Ladies Auxiliary Home page has more detailed information on the Auxiliary.

  
   Click on the Ladies Auxiliary Pin
   to visit the Ladies Auxiliary Page.
  
  

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

For information on joining a squires circle, contact: Mike Ziomek at (630) 985-2241.