Knights Of Columbus
The members of Sheridan Council #24 of the Knights of Columbus located in Waterbury, CT, recently raised over $1200 to benefit individuals in Connecticut with intellectual disabilities.The funds were raised through the Connecticut Knights of Columbus’ annual Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Members of Sheridan Council #24, led by Jack Shea, stood outside the Stop & Shop on Wolcott Rd collecting donations. Council #24 has decided that the proceeds from this year’s collection be directed to the Waterbury ARC on East Main Street in Waterbury.
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Francis and Roberta Kelly stand in front of the statue of Father Michael J. McGivney Thursday morning during a ceremony marking the 130th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus. McGivney was born in Waterbury on August 12th, 1852, to Irish immigrants. He went on to become a Roman Catholic priest and founded the Knights of Columbus on March 29th, 1882. He died of pneumonia at the age of 38. Francis Kelley is related to McGivney through his mother's side of the family. Her maiden name was McGivney. Photographs By John Murray
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Photographs By John Murray
The statue of father McGivney at the intersection of Meadow Street and Grand Street in downtown Waterbury is about to undergo a complete restoration in the next two weeks. McGivney was born and raised in Waterbury, CT, and is the founder of the Knights Of Columbus. He is currently being considered for sainthood by the Catholic Church.