Knights of Saint Columbo

   

KNIGHTS OF St. COLUMBA   COLWYN BAY COUNCIL No.253

The Knights of St Columba are an Order of Catholic Laymen dedicated to the Service of the Church and fellow man. The Organisation, which is non-political and essentially democratic, exists to support the mission of the Catholic Church and at the same time to work for the spiritual and material good of its members and their families.

We are part of the Lay Apostolate.

It was founded in Glasgow in 1919 and during the 1920s expanded throughout Britain as news of its work became known. Today there are over 5000 members across Britain contained in 340 councils, 4 of which are in North Wales including the one here in Colwyn Bay, which is one of the oldest in North Wales.

Catholic Action is crucial to our purpose. It is the visible sign of our witness to the teachings of the Gospel. Our motto is “Serving God By Serving Others”.

Our action is both local and national.

      Locally:

•  We host the Good Friday Stations of the Cross in Pantasaph.
•  We assisted at the St. John Roberts 400^th anniversary Mass in Dolgellau.
•  We support the Shrine of St. Winefride in Holywell.
• We promote a “Keep Christ in Christmas” campaign by using only religious Christmas Cards; putting a special sticker on all correspondence; circulating posters etc.
•  Service in the Parish and Community.
•  Support the Church in its Social Teaching.
•  Assist the Clergy.

Nationally:

• The Order works closely with other Organisations.
• There is a 2-year Action Programme which currently raises money and help for “Vision Aid” who send Doctors and Eye Specialists to underdeveloped Countries to give free assistance.
• We sponsor an annual Youth Day and support the World Youth Days.
• We are assisting at the Holy Father’s forthcoming visit to the UK.

Membership:

 
We are looking for new members to assist in our work and to help in turning your ideas into action.

 
Interested or Want to know more?

Contact Paul Braid on 01492 516260

Or

Jim McColl on 01492 518101

 

Catholic Action happens with the KSC!

 

 

Paul Braid. Provincial Grand Knight, North Wales Province No.37

01492 516260

 

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