Knights Of Columbus

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Knights Of Columbus
A brief history of the Knights of Columbus by Lenna Gonya Conceived by the 29-year-old Reverend M. J. McGivney to give Catholic men an alternative to other popular secret organizations, the Knights of Columbus was named for the Catholic explorer credited with the discovery of America. This Catholic fratern... More> An overview of the Knights of Columbus by Darian Peters The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic men's organization originally set up 1881 in New Haven, Connecticut, by Father Michael J. McGivney. It was set up as a mutual benefit society, aimed at enhancing the Catholic faithful's economic and social... More>
	The origins of Columbus Day in the United States by Jennie Hanba Columbus Day, observed the second Monday in October, is a national holiday in the United States to honor Christopher Columbus , the Italian explorer credited with discovering the New World on October 12, 1492. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevel... More> The controversy of Columbus Day in the United States by Thokozile Gurganious Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. He was the eldest of five children in a wool weaving family, and lived up to 1506. Columbus always had a passion for sailing the seas. He was eventually financed by the King and Queen of Spain, ... More>
History of the American Pledge of Allegiance by Carol Levy Is this an oath that was written by men at war? Was it created by person or persons who wanted to make a declaration to the world? Did we need a set allegiance of our professed values lest we forget them; liberty and justice for all? On September 8,... More> An overview of the Knights Templar by Effie Moore Salem The Knight Templars, an honorary military organization, started the Crusades to protect Christians on pilgrimages to the Holy Land. They did this honorably and without blemish for two hundred years. Bernard of Clairvoux, a Cistercian Abbot, wr... More>
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