The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service organization.

The organization was founded in 1882 by Father Michael G McGivney for Catholics in the United States and has grown to support refugee relief, Catholic education, local parishes, dioceses, and global Catholic causes.
As of 2020, there are over 1.8 million members around the world, comprised of Catholic men aged 18 or older. There are more than 16,000 local Knights of Columbus councils around the world, including over 300 on college campuses.
To determine whether becoming a member may be right for you, please contact your parish office or the list of Councils listed below.

Blenheim: Fr Ladislaus Council 7744
In service to St. Mary Parish community and the citizens of the Town of Blenheim
Grand Knight:  John Smeenk

Ridgetown: St. Rapheael Council 8435 
In service to St. Michael Parish community and the citizens of the Town of Ridgetown
Grand Knight:  Lorne Laframboise 

Thamesville: Pope Paul VI Council 7251
In service to North American Martyrs Parish community and the citizens of the Town of Thamesville
Grand Knight: Joel Barcelon 

Ontario State Council, Hamilton
website      https://www.ontariokofc.ca/
Supreme
website      https://kofc.org/en/index.html