Late-19th century Connecticut was marked by the growing fraternal benefit societies, anti-Catholic prejudice and dangerous factory working conditions that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a need in his community, Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., gathered a group of men at his parish on Oct. 2, 1881. He proposed establishing a lay organization to prevent Catholic men from entering secret societies antithetical to Church teaching, uniting Catholic men and helping families of deceased members.
 

To demonstrate their loyalty to their country as well as their faith, these men took Christopher Columbus — recognized as a Catholic and celebrated as the discoverer of America – as their patron. The Knights of Columbus elected officers in February 1882 and assumed corporate status on March 29.

We are Catholic men located in and around Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first.

We are part of the Diocese of Scranton, and our churches are St. Thomas More and St Mary's. 

We hold our meetings in the St. Thomas More parish center.
Business meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00 pm, with a social period starting at 6:00 pm.
Officer meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 4:00 pm.