Founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is the premier lay Catholic men’s organization. Guided by the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, we build lifelong relationships with our members and families. We are multigenerational and international. We offer formation, mutual aid and financial security to members through our charity, products and outreach. We aspire to invite every Catholic man to join the Knights of Columbus and to extend our charitable reach as widely as possible.
Quest for Circle of Honor 2025
Circle of Honor Goal: 2095
Total Intake YTD: 1285
Percent of COH Goal: 61.34%
Circle of Honor is within reach!
Will your council be part of the Quest?
127th IL KofC State Convention - May 16 - 18, 2025
Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
3500 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Golf Outing - Thursday May 15
Come Early for great Fraternity!
IL-SP7 is due by March 15 for Convention Award Consideration.
IL KofC Charities monies are due by March 15 for Convention Award Consideration.
Make a Donation to the ASAP "Pass the Hat" Campaign. Does not count towards the Respect Life Charity Goal, but does count as an SP7 and IL-SP7 program.
Order your 2025 Vocation Raffle Books Online.
Check out the Schedule of Events - Check often it's being updated daily. Download the App using links at the bottom of this page to get all of the latest information.
Check out this ASAP "Pass the Can" video and make a donation today!
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What's News
New Resource Links for Member Recruiting
Employment Opportunities
With over 50 departments across three locations, the Knights of Columbus offers a diverse set of opportunities. Click on the links below to find one that matches your skills and goals:
No Frills Church Drive!
Yes, It’s this Easy!
St Dominic No Frill Drive.mp4Join Online for Free!
Membership is FREE -
Code 'BlessedMcGivney' Click Here
Pulpit Talk – Do You Have 5-Minutes?
Church Recruiting - Blackburn Speech.mp4
Video Conferencing
The Illinois State Council uses Google Meet as its preferred video conferencing and meeting platform. Councils and Assemblies can also use Google Meet for free by creating their own Google Account. The free version will allow meetings of up to 60 minutes. Other subscription options are available if a longer time is needed. Click here to get started or learn more.