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 2023-2024
Chaplain Fr. Michael McManus (Acting Chaplain)
Grand Knight Chuck McPherson, PGK
Deputy Grand Knight Charlie Spath, PGK
Financial Secretary Tom Smith
Chancellor Dan Joyce
Recorder Bruce Gaumond, PGK
Lecturer Kevin Clark
Treasurer Robert Cappelletti
Advocate Chris Herrick, PGK
Warden Mark Giambanco
Inside Guard Michael Healey
Outside Guard Sean Costello
One Year Trustee Deacon Jack O'Brien, PGK
Two Year Trustee Cameron Symonds, PGK
Three Year Trustee Brian Healy
Grand Knight Chuck McPherson, PGK
Deputy Grand Knight Charlie Spath, PGK
Financial Secretary Tom Smith
Chancellor Dan Joyce
Recorder Bruce Gaumond, PGK
Lecturer Kevin Clark
Treasurer Robert Cappelletti
Advocate Chris Herrick, PGK
Warden Mark Giambanco
Inside Guard Michael Healey
Outside Guard Sean Costello
One Year Trustee Deacon Jack O'Brien, PGK
Two Year Trustee Cameron Symonds, PGK
Three Year Trustee Brian Healy
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.