ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL
COUNCIL #6526
Welcome to St. Frances de Chantal Council
The Knights of Columbus is a national brotherhood of Catholic gentlemen who live out the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity by serving the Church and local community. The brotherhood is organized into councils around the world.
Our St. Frances De Chantal Council 6526 is located in Wantagh, NY. With a strong commitment to supporting our parish, expanding charitable work, and strengthening unity among members, we are dedicated to serving our community and making a positive impact. Keep exploring our website to learn more about our chapter and how you can get involved.
ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #6526 RECEIVES TOP AWARD
The St. Frances de Chantal Knights of Columbus Council #6526 has received the distinction of Star Council for the Columbian Year 2023-24, the international organization’s top award for local councils.
The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of fraternal insurance benefits, sponsorship of faith formation programs and service-oriented activities.
Council #6526 completed all four required faith formation and service programs:
Faith, Family, Community, and Life. Some of the noteworthy activities they sponsored/participated in included the Eucharistic Congress Trip to Our Lady of Martyr Shrine, Shrine of Our Lady of the Island Pilgrimage, Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest, Parish Food and Coat Drives, Free Throw Championship, Carnation Sales for Birthright Inc. Nassau-Suffolk and many other meaningful events.
“We want to thank the St. Frances de Chantal parish and Pastor Rev. Seth N. Awo-Doku, the Columbiettes, Wantagh community and all local businesses for helping us achieve this award in our 50th Year as a Council. With your support all things are possible.”
Fraternally,
John Tomeo
Grand Knight
Become a member
Please consider becoming a member in the St. Frances de Chantal Council. If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.
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Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant or member accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.
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