Our council was named after a beloved parish priest, Father John J. Murray.
For more information about Father Murray, click on his hat. 

Who we are

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, fraternal, charitable organization. It was founded March 29, 1882, by Father Michael J. McGivney.  For more historical and general information on the Knights, see   Knights of Columbus Supreme website

The Father John J. Murray council at American Martyrs church was formed on November 13, 2008.  Forty-one Catholic men comprise the group of charter members.  Long time Knight, the Reverend Father Frank Schwarz, was the force behind the creation of our council. He recognized the opportunity and need for the men of the parish to share their time and talents, to help the parish, the community and beyond. We had no more steadfast supporter than he.  Father Frank was the Pastor of American Martyrs Church and  served as our council's chaplain from day one of our council's existence until his transfer to another parish. 

Our parish is blessed to have another pastor who is also a knight ,  our new Chaplain, the Reverend Father Peter Rayder.
 
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CHARTER MEMBERS
Rev. Msgr. John F. Keppler
Rev. Frank Schwarz
Rev. William Sweeney
Deacon Stanley Galazin
Brother Dominic F. Quigley
Gary F. Bandiero
Fred P. Beneri
Matthew J. Byrne
Mario C. Carlisi
Steven T. Caruso
Michael J. Champion
Michael A. Chimenti
Dominick D'Andrea
Steven E. Day
Anthony A. Filorimo
John D. Galanaugh
​Donald F. Hamilton
William M. Horowitz
William J. Huston
​Denis P. Keane
Brendan C. Leavy
Ernest P. Libasci
Robert D. LiMandri
John W. Limberg
Kevin M. Lyons, PGK
James F. McLoone
Juan S. Mendez
Michael Mitts, PGK
Dennis J. Montemurro
Bernard Picca
Carl J. Reyes
David G. Russell
James A. Tavcar
David F. Tavella
Joseph G. Timpa, PGK
Patrick W. White
Vincent P. Yosca Jr.
Rest In Peace
Louis F. Foresta
Ralph F. Menichino
Edward D. Rogers
Anthony P. Zafferese