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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.
Members are
eligible to join the Knights of Columbus
top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and
personal benefits.
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Field Agent, For
Glenmary
Council
7853 Knights of Columbus |
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Ken
Bagnasco |
Location: |
Salem, VA |
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Virtual Office: |
888-211-9478 |
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Web Site: |
www.myfieldagent.com |
The major benefit for
those members of the Glenmary Council is the sharing and
intertwining with the parishioners of the six area churches
that covers three southwest Virginia counties. We visit the
elderly at retirement facilities, we have knights that visit
prisons, and we are very active with the Special Olympics
along with major church activities.

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
Contact John
Hayes (Membership Director and Past Grand Knight) for
details or send e-mail to the
Membership Director

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 4th Degree serve as honor guards at civic and
religious functions.
Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald
(1865-1929), established the first Circle of Columbian
Squires in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic
boys ages 12 to 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.
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