IN SERVICE TO ONE.
IN SERVICE TO ALL.
The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic fraternal organization. Our four core principles are:
Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
Recent Events
Bristol Knights of Columbus Honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish School's 75th Anniversary with Crucifix Donation
Members of Bristol Knights of Columbus Council #379 recently donated a crucifix to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish School in honor of its 75th anniversary. Ground was broken for the school’s current building in July 1951, with the building opening in September 1952. The blessing was conferred by His Excellency the Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of the Diocese of Providence.
Also present was Father Henry P. Zinno, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, along with Grand Knight Paul Padula and fellow members of Council #379, who were proud to mark this milestone with a gift that places Christ at the heart of the school’s mission.
Upcoming Events
WELCOME TO Bristol RI Council 379
The Bristol council was founded in the year of 1898 and maintains a facility at
PO Box 511, Bristol, RI
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Our council hosts a large number of activities throughout the year, including Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.
JOIN OUR COUNCIL TO HELP BETTER YOUR COMMUNITY
From the moment of the founding of the Knights of Columbus in 1882, charity has been the first principle. We are men of faith and men of action. If you’d like to be a part of an international organization of nearly 2 million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others in need, we’d like to meet you and invite you to join us.
Honorary Membership
The Knights of Columbus offers honorary membership as a special designation with distinct recognition for long-standing members. To qualify for Honorary Membership, individuals must be at least 65 years of age and have maintained 25 consecutive years of membership. Honorary Life Membership is conferred upon members who are 70 years or older with 25 years of service, or those who have accumulated 50 years of membership, regardless of age. This recognition acknowledges members’ unwavering loyalty, dedication, and service to the Knights.
For Honorary Members Only
Pay Honorary Life Membership Dues $13
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Father Bob Mosher
Pictured are Alan Palumbo, on right, who is the latest recipient of the Knights of Columbus Bristol Council #379 “Honorary Life” Membership Status, from Patrick ‘Pat’ McCarthy, #379’s Financial Secretary. Established in 1898, the Bristol Council is one of the oldest in the United States.
