Welcome to the home of Archbishop John Hughes Council 481
Council Officers
Chaplain - Rev Msgr Robert Romano Associate Chaplain - Rev Guy Sbordone
Grand Knight - Camillo Casano Dep Grand Knight - Vincent Gentile
Chancellor - Agostino Iallonardo Recording Secretary - James Nania Treasurer - Richard Pagnotta
Advocate - Mike Signorile Warden - Vincent Di Benedetto Inside Guard - Steve Bilardi
Outside Guards - John Adesso, Dan Gambale Financial Secretary - Frank Marzigliano Lecturer - Joe Ingrate
Trustees - 1st yr Mike Carbonaro PGK, FDD 2nd yr - Anthony Paino PGK 3rd yr - Anthony Vesco PGK, DD
House Chairman - George Di Grande
K of C Insurance Agent - James Giorgio Tel 718-524-9007
John Hughes Council
On January 27, 1900, eighty Catholic gentlemen launched upon a fraternal and social mission. They obtained permission to organize a Council of Knights of Columbus to be named after the first Archbishop of New York, Reverend John Hughes. The Supreme Body of the Knights of Columbus granted a charter to this group of men under the title;
"John Hughes Council No. 481 of the Knights of Columbus"
"John Hughes Council No. 481 of the Knights of Columbus"
The Knights Of Columbus
Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.