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

The organization was founded in 1882 by Blesssed Father Michael J. 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 2021, 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 Knights of Columbus
  website      https://www.ontariokofc.ca/
Supreme
  website      https://kofc.org/en/index.html

Ontario State 50/50 Draw
  website      https://www.kofcontario5050.com

The Ridgetown Knights of Columbus offers a bursary to assist members of the St. Michael's Parish pursuing a post-secondary education.

Rules and Conditions:
A) ELIGIBILITY
1) CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE FOR A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BURSARY ARE:
i) a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8435   OR
ii) a wife, son or daughter of a member in good standing  OR
iii) wife, son, daughter of a deceased member in good standing at time of his death OR
iv) a registered member of the St Michael's Parish
2) CANDIDATES MUST HAVE APPLIED FOR ADDMISSION INTO A FULL-TIME PROGRAM
AT A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IN ONTARIO

B) APPILICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) The final date for filing an appllcation shall be June 17, 2022
2) An appllcation must include the following items::
*An autobiography statement containing a description of the applicant's educational objectives and his/her involvement in parish/council/community/school (One (1) typed page maximum)
* a letter of recommendation from the Principal of the secondary school
* a Clergy reference

C) Note
1) The decision of the Bursary Committee is final. Successful candidates will be notified on or before June 30, 2022
2) A cheque, representing the amount of the bursary will be presented to the successful candidate at a regular mass if available.
3) Incomplete applications will not be considered by the Bursary Committee.

- One Bursary of $500 for a student.

Please submit applications to the St Michael's Parish office or mail to:
Paul Johnson
pcje.johnston@gmail.com