Knights of Columbus Father Robert Ross Council 6095

Membership/Join Us

We were founded by Father Michael J. McGivney, the pastor of St. Mary's in New Haven, CT. The state of Connecticut officially chartered the order on March 29, 1882. Today, the Knights have over 1.8 million members, and we are the largest men's Catholic fraternal organization in the world.

We are founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. As Knights, we are able to provide assistance and support to members and their families whenever needed. As fathers and husbands, serving our families is not only part of what we do; it is part of who we are. To that end, Knights of Columbus Councils offer programs that strengthen family and marital bonds by holding numerous family focused events, including the "Family of the Month" program that honors our outstanding families.

As Knights, our faith is our foundation. Dedicated to the Catholic Church’s growth and her good works, we support religious outreach, promote vocations, and provide financial support for seminarians and postulates. This way, we help support our Church and strengthen our personal faith.

As committed as we are to the Catholic Church, so are we to our communities. By actively and financially supporting Special Olympics, by leading the charge in pro-life, or by safeguarding the environment, Knights of Columbus members all over the world have helped countless communities prosper.

Our Stanton Council was instituted on June 30, 1968. We serve St. Polycarp parish by helping with the Parish Fiesta, Lenten fish fry’s, fireworks booth, basketball free-throw contest and other family events. We invite all men of the parish to join us. The parish needs your help, and we need your help.

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Fourth Degree

Any Third Degree member in good standing, six months 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.

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It is at the parish level and in support of parish priests that the Knights of Columbus will continue to make its mark on the Church. That was the commitment Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson made to more than 100 priests and bishops from throughout Connecticut who were guests of honor at a banquet hosted by the Supreme Council on Founder’s Day, March 29. “This year, in honor of the parish priest who was our founder [Father Michael J. McGivney], the Knights of Columbus pledges to increase the vitality and spirituality that will help our parishes become the leading edge of a renewed and energetic Catholic Church,” said Anderson.

How to Join

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. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.