C o l u m b i e t t e s

Welcome to the Columbiettes

In 1939, Monsignor J. Francis McIntyre, at that time Chaplain of the New York Chapter Knights of Columbus, and who later became Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles, California, seeing great numbers of women coming out of a Communist rally at Madison Square Garden, conceived the idea of a ladies organization to work with the Knights of Columbus. The New York Chapter Knights of Columbus formulated a plan for such an organization. Their plan called for the establishment of Auxiliaries in each Council and to coordinate the efforts of all under the direction of one parent group. On March 2, 1939 the first Columbiettes were instituted in New York City. Since that memorable day, many new auxiliaries were formed and eventually State Councils and a Supreme Council were established. New members are initiated in these subordinate Auxiliaries and it is only through the integrity, strength and scope of these Auxiliary activities that the Columbiettes have become a recognized group of women working with the Knights of Columbus, promoting the ideals of Columbianism.

Are the Columbiettes for You?

Do you want the companionship of other Catholic women? Do you wish to have a more spiritually fulfilled life? Do you want to enrich the lives of others as well as your own? Do you wish to fortify your own faith? If so, then consider becoming a Columbiette.

Discover activities that involve the entire family to strengthen your family’s relationship with each other and with Christ. Or choose activities to deepen your involvement in your parish or increase your knowledge of our faith. Join others in service projects that enrich the lives of the less fortunate - the sick, the handicapped, the underprivileged, the elderly and the young. Join other Catholic women as we enjoy social events. Are you ready to increase your own spirituality, strengthen your family, build lasting friendships, and improve your community? Then join our council of Columbiettes.

The Columbiettes are a unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with the Knight of Columbus with which we are affiliated. Our council is an auxiliary of the Nights of Columbus Council #12376 of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles of Royal Palm Beach, Florida. We have members of from different parishes including, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, St. Rita and, St. Therese de Lisieux. New members are always welcomed.

Our Emblem:

The BLUE CIRCLE represents the World.
The WHITE CROSS represents Christ’s love for us – by His Crucifixion He redeemed the World.
The RAYS represent our zeal to serve God through the Mediums of Faith, Hope and Charity symbolized by the THREE WHITE STARS.

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St. Theresa		Joan of Arc

COOPERATE and work with the Knights of Columbus.

OFFER opportunity to participate in an active an militant program for women.

LEND assistance to the needy.

UNITE all Catholic women in converted action.

MEET with members of other Auxiliaries.

BELONG to an organization identified with the Knights of Columbus.

INSPIRE action in Civic and Community affairs.

EDUCATE Catholic women to the need of the hour.

TRAIN others to carry on.

TAKE active interest in legislative matters that affect the Catholic way of life.

ENJOY fun in fraternity.

SERVE God and Country.

This site was last updated January 17, 2012