Who We Are

We are the Knights of Columbus in the Diocese of Austin Texas! Our Diocese includes 22 districts and over 82 councils across 25 Central Texas counties. Our territory stretches from Luling, south of San Marcos, to north of Waco, and from Brenham and College Station in the east to Mason in the west. Led by our Diocesan Deputy, the Greater Austin Chapter connects the districts and councils across our diocese and helps each one fulfill its mission as Knights of Columbus.

We Meet Once a Month

District Deputies and Grand Knights! Join us on the fourth Monday of each month.

We Support the Bishop of Austin

We Put Faith Into Action!

The programs listed below are ones that we currently drive in the wider Diocese of Austin. There are many more Faith in Action programs that our local Councils support. See the For Councils page for a complete list.

Faith Programs

We cultivate spiritual growth, promote prayer, and support our parishes to help members and their families deepen their Catholic faith.

• Silver Rose: We honor the sanctity of life and Our Lady of Guadalupe by participating in a multi-state prayer pilgrimage featuring a traveling silver rose.
• Sacred Heart Icon: We foster a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by organizing parish prayer services centered around a specially blessed traveling icon.
• Seminarian Support (RSVP): We provide direct financial aid and moral support to seminarians and postulants to help ease their path toward religious vocations.
• Clergy and Religious Appreciation Dinner: We host a formal banquet and celebration to publicly thank and honor our local priests, deacons, and religious sisters for their dedicated service.

Community Programs

We provide direct aid, recreational opportunities, and local support to strengthen the civic neighborhoods where we live and work. Below are some of the Community programs we sponsor.

• Coats for Kids: We purchase and distribute brand-new winter coats to children in need so they can stay warm, healthy, and confident during the winter months.
• Wheelchair Mission: We sponsor and deliver wheelchairs to physically disabled individuals worldwide, restoring mobility, dignity, and independence to those who cannot afford them.
• Box of Joy: We pack shoeboxes with Christmas gifts, essentials, and spiritual materials for children living in extreme poverty in developing countries.
• Free Throw Competition: We host an annual basketball free throw tournament for boys and girls ages 9 to 14 to encourage healthy athletic competition and community sportsmanship.
• Soccer Challenge: We organize a local penalty-kick competition for youth to showcase their skills, practice good sportsmanship, and enjoy a healthy outdoor activity.
• Emergency Response: We establish communication networks and coordinate relief efforts to provide humanitarian aid, food, and supplies to families after a natural disaster hits.

Family Programs

We strengthen the Domestic Church by creating activities that bring Catholic families closer together in prayer, service, and fellowship. Most of these programs are run by our local councils.

At the Chapter level, to help families Keep Christ in Christmas, we organize poster contests, nativity displays, and card drives to remind our parishes and communities of the true spiritual meaning of the holiday.

Life Programs

We defend the dignity of every human being from conception to natural death by supporting vulnerable populations and promoting a culture of life.

• Special Olympics: We volunteer at events and raise funds to support athletes with intellectual disabilities, celebrating their courage and inclusion through sports.
• Culture of Life: We advocate for the unborn, fund ultrasound machines for pregnancy centers, help provide for new mothers facing financial challenges, and participate in marches to stand up for the sacredness of human life.

Foundation

To provide a secure foundation for all our programs, we maintain strict legal protections and regional fundraising structures to safely power our charitable mission behind the scenes.

• Safe Environment: We undergo specialized training and comprehensive background checks to guarantee that every youth-focused event we host remains completely safe and abuse-free.
• Texas State Charities: We pool our fundraising resources across the state to send financial grants back to our bishops for diocesan ministries, disaster relief, and special educational funds.

See our Featured Programs page for additional details.

Not a Knight Yet? Join Us Today!

SK Mike McLaughlin, Chapter Membership Director

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A KNIGHT
We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first. Join us!

Be sure to enter the promo code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY to join for free (dues waived for first year). Optionally enter the council number associated with the parish you intend to join if you know it.

Important: Be sure to respond to the verification email (check your spam folder) within 24 hours to confirm.

After you join online, you may be contacted by a Knight about joining a local Council. You are always free to connect with a Council in your home parish.

Questions? Ask Mike McLaughlin! You can reach him at (972) 998-3225.