St. Joseph Basilica Knights of Columbus 

Council #12980

Council Information:

The Saint Joseph Basilica Council is based in Webster, Massachusetts. The council meeting are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Parish meeting hall. The Parish meeting hall is located in the lower level of the St Joseph School at 47 Whitcomb Street in Webster, MA. Our Grand Knight for 2012-2013 is Dennis Wasielewski. You can contact the Knights by phone at 508-397-4109 or click HERE to e-mail us. Monthly business meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Meeting Room located on the lower level of Saint Joseph School

About Our Council:

The Saint Josephs Basilica Council was founded in 2001 and has slowly grown to a membership of 42. Our council is named after Saint Joseph Basilica Church located at 47 Whitcomb Street in Webster, MA. Our members are dedicated to our Parish, School, membership and local community. Through numerous projects and fundraisers throughout the year we provide funds to our church, school and various charities.

Who Are The Knights:

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.

Membership Benefits:

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.

How To Join:

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 or by calling our Grand Knight Dennis Wasielewski at 508-397-4109.

4th Degree:

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.

Ladies Auxiliary:

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.

Columbian Squires:

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.