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: 2113

Total Intake YTD: 1039

Percent of COH Goal: 49.17

SAVE THE DATE - 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!

Family of the Month


Knight of the Month

July - Jose Guajardo
St. Thomas Council 15822 Naperville

Every Council Active

What's News

Soccer Challenge is Underway!

Councils around the state are having Youth Soccer Challenges.  Contact your local council to find out where you can participate.

The Regional and State Final Schedule has been posted on the Soccer Challenge Page under Programs - Community

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:

Summer DD and Organizational Meeting

Files and Presentations from the Summer Meeting can be found below

No Frills Church Drive! 
Yes, It’s this Easy!

St Dominic No Frill Drive.mp4

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.