Who We Are

Our Team & Leadership

Knights Serve. Here at Little Flower Catholic Church, we are proud of our Leadership team as much as our council members who help make our community a better place. Continue scrolling to see our council members or click the link to get involved!

Our Chaplain

Our Chaplain

Fr. JULIUS OKOJIE

Brian Peterson

Brian Peterson

Grand Knight

Todd Elliott

Todd Elliott

Deputy Grand Knight

Nevin Siqueira

Nevin Siqueira

Financial Secretary

Joseph Michalowicz

Joseph Michalowicz

Recorder

Scott Smithburn

Scott Smithburn

Treasurer

Terry Freyer

Terry Freyer

Warden

Len Strzlecki

Len Strzlecki

Chancellor

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Advocate

Ben Janczewski

Ben Janczewski

3rd Year Trustee

Frank Fanno

Frank Fanno

2nd Year Trustee

Jerry Espiritu

Jerry Espiritu

1st Year Trustee

Nick Fox

Nick Fox

Inside Guard

Ralph Onderdonk

Ralph Onderdonk

Outside Guard

Our Mission & Vision

Our vision and mission is to help connect people to faith

We Serve Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend, IN. As well as the surrounding South Bend Area.  

Our History and Heritage

Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.

Today, Father McGivney is being considered for sainthood.

Our Principles

4 Principles, 4 Reasons

All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:

 

 

Charity

Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.

Unity

None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.

Fraternity

Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do the good works of individual Knights, who gave more than 75.6 million service hours in 2017, illustrating how Catholics serve each other in fraternity and mercy.

Patriotism

Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t have time to join another organization; why should I join the Knights of Columbus?

As a Knight, you can choose the projects to be involved in within your own community. You will receive regular updates from your state council regarding news and events in your area and be presented with frequent opportunities to work alongside brother Knights in local council.

What are the requirements to join the Knights of Columbus?

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See.

What is a practical Catholic?

A practical Catholic accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.