Knights of Columbus, Joseph E. Durick Council 11424, Dayton, Tennessee
Who Are the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that 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 12,000
councils and 1.7 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico,
the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam
and Saipan.
Joseph E. Durick Council 11424
Council 11424 was founded in 1996 by a small group of Knights transplanted from various points in
the eastern and southern United States. The council is affiliated with Saint Bridget Catholic Church in
Dayton, Tennessee. Council 11424 was named after Bishop Joseph A. Durick, former Bishop of
Nashville who was born in Dayton, Tennessee. Our major support activities include Parish functions
and Rhea of Sunshine support. Rhea of Sunshine is a care facility for residents suffering mental
retardation that maintains a service center and five separate homes for client housing.
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Knights of Columbus Joseph E. Durick Council 11424 Dayton, Tennessee
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