WHO WE ARE

The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882. It is a global family-based organization that operates on the principals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Council 18 Atlantic of Thomaston CT carries out activities in line with these principals to help others in need.

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WHAT WE DO

Making A Difference

CHARITY

Supporting our community in a variety of ways

SCHOLARSHIPS

Helping high school students lessen the financial burdens of college tuition. Learn more about what is offered and how to apply.

FRATERNITY & UNITY

Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community.

Blessed Michael McGivney

Feast Day Friday August 13th.

The Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. The intent was to bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.

Father McGivney spent seven years at St. Mary’s, being assigned pastor of St. Thomas in Thomaston in 1884, where he died in 1890 at the age of 38. In 1982, his remains were reentombed at St. Mary Church. In 1997 Archbishop Daniel Cronin opened the cause for Father McGivney; in April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI declared him Venerable. On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree for a miracle attributed to his intercession, opening the way for Father McGivney to be beatified on October 31, 2020. A second approved miracle is needed for him to be canonized as a saint of the Catholic Church.

Today, the Knights is the largest Catholic fraternal benefit society in the World, with 1.9 million members around the world investing their time, effort and resources into the core values of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism since 1882.

https://www.kofc.org/en/events/father-mcgivney-beatification/index.html

Sharing the Good News

Sharing the Good News

Upcoming Events

Sun 22 May
Council 18 Cornhole Tournament
St Thomas Church Thomaston
Details
May 22, 12:00 PM
St Thomas Church Thomaston, 1 E Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787, USA
at St Thomas Church, Thomaston CT. ACL Rules. $20 per person. Registration at noon, bags fly at 1:00. Admission includes Hot dog, Hamburger, chips & drink. Prizes, raffle, and trophy to the 1st Place Team. For Tickets, call Emile Drillon at 860484-6262, or Email kofcatlantic18@gmail.com
Sat 21 May
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage and Mass at Train Station at 5:15 PM.
Thomaston Train Station
Details
May 21, 5:00 PM
Thomaston Train Station, 242 E Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787, USA
Outdoor Mass at the Train Station, site near the original St Thomas Church where Father Michael McGivney was the pastor in the 1880's

CONTACT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ATLANTIC 18

Thomaston CT

kofcatlantic18@gmail.com

May 10

Looking for something fun to do. Sign up and play in the inaugural Council 18 Cornhole Tournament!

May 22, 2022 at St Thomas Church, Thomaston CT. ACL Rules. Cornhole Bags provided. $20 per person. Registration at noon, bags fly at...

Apr 24

Divine Mercy Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Basilica

Apr 23

The Face of Mercy

Since his election to the papacy, Pope Francis has inspired millions by urging us to embrace Mercy, ultimately revealed in the face of...

Apr 23

This is it -> this Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday!!

This is it -> this Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday!! After Easter Sunday, it is the second most important feast day in the Catholic Church....

Mar 22

Connecticut's First Ever March for Life

On Wednesday, March 23, the first-ever Connecticut March for Life will take place at the State Capitol in Hartford. All Knights, their...

Feb 9

UKRAINE SOLIDARITY FUND

Your gift today will provide temporary shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, communications and religious supplies. These items will...