Who are the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights are the largest lay Catholic family service organization in the world. We were established by the Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney, a Catholic priest of St. Mary’s parish in New Haven, CT in 1882. Guided by the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, we work to strengthen our families, our faith, and our parish community.
About our council
The George C. Shields Council 420 meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Rose Garden building behind St. Mary’s parish in Mansfield, MA. We actively support and sponsor activities within the parish, including:
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- Pancake breakfasts to raise money for our seminarians and other causes within the parish
- Multiple "mobile" blood drives each year in cooperation with Kraft Family Blood Donor Center in conjunction with Dana-Farber / Bringham and Women's Hospital
- Cleanup / upkeep of the area around the crucifixion statue in St. Mary's cemetery for the annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day masses
- Other annual activities like our basketball free throw contest, college scholarship, family movie night / cookout and more!
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List of Council #420 Officers 2024-2025
Chaplain Fr. Michael McManus (Acting Chaplain)
Grand Knight Daniel Joyce
Deputy Grand Knight James Porter
Financial Secretary Cameron Symonds, PGK
Chancellor Michael Healey
Recorder Michael Papagno
Lecturer(s) Kevin Clark / Rich Pasakarnis
Treasurer Scott Handren
Advocate Christopher Herrick, PGK
Warden Mark Giambanco
Inside Guard Michael Heavey
Outside Guard Francis DiTaranto
One Year Trustee Brian Healy
Two Year Trustee Glenn Loiselle
Three Year Trustee Charles McPherson, PGK
Grand Knight Daniel Joyce
Deputy Grand Knight James Porter
Financial Secretary Cameron Symonds, PGK
Chancellor Michael Healey
Recorder Michael Papagno
Lecturer(s) Kevin Clark / Rich Pasakarnis
Treasurer Scott Handren
Advocate Christopher Herrick, PGK
Warden Mark Giambanco
Inside Guard Michael Heavey
Outside Guard Francis DiTaranto
One Year Trustee Brian Healy
Two Year Trustee Glenn Loiselle
Three Year Trustee Charles McPherson, PGK
Interested in joining?
To join our council # 420 please just visit: kofc.org/join
When filling out the electronic form just let them you know you want to join Council # 420
If you would like to learn more about being a Knight and about the benefits of membership, head over to our Membership page.
When filling out the electronic form just let them you know you want to join Council # 420
If you would like to learn more about being a Knight and about the benefits of membership, head over to our Membership page.