Who We Are
The Knights of Columbus is a non-profit Catholic fraternal organization with over 1.6 million members all around the world who through its charitable works support the Catholic Church and communities experiencing natural (and man-made) disasters. Locally, our membership is reflective of the international efforts in that our 112 active members provide manpower and funds through various projects to support our priest, our parish, our school, and our community.
History
Our council originally derived its name (1926) after the city of its origin, “Oroville”,which roughly translates from Spanish to “city of gold”. However, in 2000 we changed our name to the Msgr. Paul Degnan Council #2603 in memory of Rev. Fr. Paul Degnan who was our pastor from 1963-1976 and who seldom missed a council meeting.
How to Join Us
Being a Catholic fraternal organization there are some requirements to joining, but they are few and simple:
- You must be a male at least 18 years of age, and a practical Catholic in communion with the Holy See.
- To join this band of like minded Catholic gentlemen in service to others you may wish to: Talk with any man before or after Mass wearing a his white colored KC name badge.
- Go on-line to “kofc.org” and click on the tab “Join Us”,
- Or visit us at kofc-oroville.org
Come talk to us. There are numerous benefits to joining our fraternity, but there is just one thing lacking – YOU
Want more information? Please call, text, or e-mail
- Henry Sanchez – henryjsanchez@yahoo.com
- Greg Bates – gebates@sbcglobal.net
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