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The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

Brothers of Bishop Flaget Council 13053 are Catholic men who are members of several eastern Louisville area churches including, St. Patrick, St. Margaret Mary, St. Albert, St. Bernadette and Ascension, among others. While each member is active in his respective parish, members join forces with one another and the 1.7 million other Knights around the world, to help people and organizations in our area and around the world in ways that we could not be done alone.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

To join Knights of Columbus Bishop Flaget Council 13053, call Dick Scherrer, Grand Knight at (502) 493-9296 or , Membership Director Mike Hord at (502) 423-1481 or email mhba2000@yahoo.com.

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

If you are interested in joining Msgr Bouchet Assembly 308, please contact Faithful Navigator John Smith at jtcmsmith@att.net or by phone 502-968-6598.

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

Bishop Flaget currently does not have a Ladies Auxiliary

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

Bishop Flaget Council currently does not have Squires Circle

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