Fri
Lent
Annual Tradition
Lenten Fish Fry
Join us every Friday during Lent for our beloved community fish fry. A great meal and even better company — open to all.
Painesville, Ohio · Est. 1882
Guided by Faith.
United in Service.
Knights of Columbus Council 947 is a fraternity of Catholic men dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. For over 100 years, we have served our parish, our community, and those in need.
Charity
Unity
Fraternity
Patriotism
100+
Years of Service
947
Council Number
2M+
Knights Worldwide
1882
Founded
4
Core Pillars
Charity
Helping those in need through local outreach, food drives, scholarship programs, and national charitable initiatives.
Unity
Strengthening Catholic families and our parish through shared faith, prayer, and commitment to the Church.
Fraternity
Fostering lifelong brotherhood among men who share a common faith, building deep and lasting friendships.
Patriotism
Honoring our nation and supporting veterans, military families, and those who serve our communities.
100+
Years of Service
Who We Are
Men of Faith and Action
At Knights of Columbus Council 947, we are a fraternity of Catholic men rooted in Painesville, Ohio and dedicated to our parish at St. Mary's. We believe in the transforming power of faith lived out in daily service to others.
As part of a global brotherhood of over two million Knights, we stand together — strengthening our families, deepening our faith, and making a lasting impact in Lake County and beyond.
Whether you're supporting a neighbor in need, attending Mass with your family, or simply looking for fellowship with other Catholic men, Council 947 is your home.
Stay Connected
Upcoming Events
TBD
Monthly
Council
Monthly Council Meeting
All Knights are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings. Check the newsletter for exact dates and agenda.
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See our full calendar of events, activities, and community gatherings.
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Our Heritage
Founded on Faith
On March 29, 1882, Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut. At a time when Catholic immigrants faced widespread discrimination, he created an organization to provide financial aid and social support to Catholic families.
From those humble beginnings in a parish basement, the Knights grew into a worldwide order of over two million members — the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization.
Council 947 has carried that same spirit of charity and brotherhood in Painesville, Ohio for over a century, living out Fr. McGivney's vision every day.
Blessed Father McGivney — Beatified October 31, 2020
Leadership
Our Council Officers
Grand Knight
Mark Joslin
Deputy Grand Knight
Jim Sievers
Chancellor
Tim Lynch
Chaplain
Father Steve Vellenga
Financial Secretary
Joe Kallay
Treasurer
Craig Austin
Recorder
Tom Strailey
Advocate
Ken Fitzsimmons
Join the Brotherhood
Become a Knight
Are you a Catholic man looking for a deeper purpose, a stronger faith, and a brotherhood committed to making a real difference? Council 947 welcomes you. Together, we live out our faith in service to others.
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Contact our Grand Knight
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Attend a meeting
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Join the brotherhood