Catholic priest
Michael J. McGivney.
American Roman Catholic priest, founder of the Knights of Columbus and blessed (1852–1890)
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About Michael J. McGivney
Michael Joseph McGivney was an American Catholic priest based in New Haven, Connecticut. He founded the Knights of Columbus at a local parish to serve as a mutual aid and insurance organization, particularly for immigrants and their families. It developed through the 20th century as the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization.
Everything about Michael J. McGivney →- Occupation
- Catholic priest
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- August 12, 1852
- Died
- August 14, 1890
- Website
- https://www.fathermcgivney.org