The Knights of Columbus in Edmonton and Alberta
The Knights of Columbus organization follows a formal organization structure as shown in the diagram below:
The following diagram illustrates how Edmonton and Alberta fit into the formal structure:
The jurisdiction of Alberta/NWT represents:
- 36 districts
- 160 councils
- 16,200 Knights
The jurisdiction is very active in growing the good works of the order by supporting the communities and parishes in Alberta and Northwest Territories. Common state coordinated activities include:
- Annual State Convention
- State Affairs Newsletter
- State Hockey Tournament
- State Curling Bonspiel
- State Golf Tournament
- State Family Campout
- Charities Appeal Lottery
- State Scholarships
The Edmonton area councils collaborate on numerous activities throughout the year, one of the most notable and long-lasting being the annual Christmas Hamper delivery, where Knights from all Edmonton councils deliver food hampers on behalf of the Christmas Bureau. Other activities and initiatives include:
- Remembrance Day Memorial Mass
- Good Friday Stations Of The Cross
- Knights Of Columbus Hockey
- Columbian Choirs