The Knights of Columbus was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. It is a worldwide Catholic men's organization. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The Knights were established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney. The main focus of the Knights of Columbus is Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Find out more.

Meetings -This Council meets on the first Wednesday of every month; Dinner at 7:00 PM and a meeting at 8:00 PM. We are located on 143 Calhoun Street, Charleston SC 29401.

Family Rosary- The Rev, P.N. Lynch Council 704, Knight of Columbus will continue to sponsor its Family Rosary in the coming Fraternal Year. The Family Rosary is scheduled for the second Sunday of every month with the exception of April and May in deference to Easter and Mothers Day. The dates for the Rosaries are Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 19, May 17, and Jun 14. New Time! The Rosary begins at 6:30 PM and is followed by dinner provided at no cost by the Council. Everyone is cordially invited to join the Knights of the Rev. P.N. Lynch Council in Honoring the Blessed Mother in this special way.

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South Carolina's New Bishop

Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone was installed as the 13th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston on Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Bishop Guglielmone has been involved in Scouting since 1974, serving in various capacities, including the Vatican-appointed National and World Chaplain.

Presiding over the installation Mass was Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York, N.Y. Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., concelebrated the Mass. Co-consecrators were the Most Rev. William F. Murphy, bishop of Rockville Center, and the Most Rev. Robert J. Baker, bishop of Birmingham, Ala.

Guglielmone, who previously served as rector of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, N.Y., succeeds Baker, who was assigned to the Birmingham diocese in August 2007.

Read more in the Post and Courier

Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration A Huge Success!

The Day Began with a Catholic Mass at 8:00am at St. Patrick's Church on Radcliffe Street, Down Town Charleston. The Parade began at 10:00 am. At 11:30 am the South Carolina Irish Historical Society and the mayor's office raised the Irish flag over City Hall. A traditional lunch of corned beef and cabbage followed at the council hall where spectacular entertainment was provided by two pipe bands and the Drake School of Irish Dance. 241 lunches were searved and beverages were enjoyed many.