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Who We Are
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, the Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to 15,342 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the world.
The "K of C" have been present in Sanford–Springvale since the earliest days of Catholicism in the city. Saint Thomas Council #13861 was founded in 2008 and meets in the Saint Ignatius Cafeteria (25 Riverside Ave., Sanford) on the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM. -
Latest News
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June 30Operation Wheelchair at Togus V.A. Hospital in Togus, Maine has become a tradition for the Knights of Columbus in Maine. Councils throughout the state send members and families to Togus on Sunday mornings for the 9:00 am service at the hospital’s chapel. They go up into the wards and wheel veterans who wish to attend Sunday mass.Read More
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June 15Honor Guard from the W. Robert Bachelder 4th Degree Assembly were on hand at the Annual Flag Day Ceremony at Sanford City Park on Saturday morning, June 15th.Read More
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June 13The Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 conducted an installation ceremony at its June 13th Council meeting.Read More
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June 8Knights of Columbus Honor Guard from the W. Robert Bachelder 4th Degree Assembly #357 along with Honor Guard from the St. Matthews 4th Degree Assembly were present at the 12 noon Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremony at St. Matthews Church in Limerick. About 10 youths made their Confirmation and took their first Communion. Bishop Robert Deeley was the celebrant of the ceremony.Read More
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May 27Honor Guard from the W. Robert Bachelder 4th Degree Assembly marched in the Annual Sanford Memorial Day Parade.Read More
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, July 27, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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Friday, August 2, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMEucharistic Adoration takes place on the first Friday of every month. Please check the Eucharistic Adoration section of our web site for more information and upcoming schedules.Read More
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Saturday, August 3, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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Saturday, August 10, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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Saturday, August 17, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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