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NASSAU COUNTY NY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS


What We Believe

The Chapter believes in Charity, Unity Fraternity & Patriotism These are the Four Principles of the Knights of Columbus and the Four Reasons that through the Chapter members talents and generous works, the Nassau Chapter continues to be the flagship Chapter and Speeding Locomotive of Columbianism of New York State. Fr. McGivney would be very proud.

Who We Are

The chapter serves Councils located in
Nassau County, Long Island, New York.
Chapter Membership represents the nearly 18,000 members and their families among the 50 member councils
in Nassau County, New York.

Mailing Address

944 Shari Lane
East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone: (516) 312-5375
Email: rbaron73@optonline.net

 
Nassau County is led by two separate, co-equal entities
The Nassau Chapter and the Nassau Conference





 

NASSAU CHAPTER
The Nassau Chapter represents the Fraternal arm of the Order. Chapters are recognized by Supreme Council and are responsible for the day to day fraternal activities of its member Councils. Various programs, such as Fraternal Assistance, Scholarship, Blood Drives, Pro-Life Initiatives, Social functions, Church, etc., are organized and facilitated by the Chapter. Each program should have Charity as its core. Chapters are the visible Fraternal, Charitable face of our Order. The Nassau Chapter meets monthly on the third Friday of the month, hosted by a different Member Council each month.

NASSAU CONFERENCE
The Nassau Conference represents the political arm of the Order. Conferences are NOT recognized by Supreme Council. They are in charge of political appointments on behalf of the State Deputy and in NYS, are in sync with the other Conferences to elect our State Officers on an annual basis. Also, unlike Conferences in other States, the Nassau Conference facilitates the appointments of the County's District Deputies. (In most other states, the Chapters appoint District Deputies.). Conferences are not permitted to fundraise for the purpose of Charity. The Nassau conference meets twice per year.
Both the Chapter and Conference work together to serve the overall needs of our Brother Knights in Nassau County.

About the Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus and it's Councils, Assemblies and Columbiettes are committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism and to the defense of the priesthood. Our order is consecrated to the Blesses Virgin Mary and is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. Our order's central vision is to engage in charitable works, to serve the Church, to support brother Knights, to act for the good of our country, and to give aid to those in need.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. To apply for membership in the Knights of Columbus, click the link to the right or scan the QR Code.

Nassau County Board Of District Deputies

Board of Distict Deputies is made up eleven districts in Nassau County, NY. District Deputies are nominated by the State Deputy and are appointed and approved by the Supreme Knight. The district deputy is the representative of the Supreme Knight and the State Deputy and is responsible for the supervision, growth, expansion, general care and well-being of the councils assigned to his district. District deputies are responsibile for the Council Degree Exemplification whcih consists of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degrees of the Knights of Columbus.

If you're a Knight of Columbus in Nassau County, the Board of District Deputies is at your service. We're here to support members and their councils in Nassau in every way possible. We're the liasion between the local councils and the New York State Council. We help to raise funds for charitable causes, and run special events

  Degree Excemplification Schedule     District Deputy Information  

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Chapter Directory

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Calendar and Appointments

The Chapter is always looking for Councils to host the monthly chapter meeting. If your council is willing to do so, please contact Robert Guida

Chapter Directory

Each year the Nassau Chapter produces its Chapter Directory, which lists contact information for all Chapter and Conference Officers along with the Councils and Grand Knights in Nassau County. The book also includes a calendar for keeping track of appointments and meetings. Each Council receives 4 free books, and additional books can be purchased for $5 each. The cost of printing the books is defrayed by income from ads that can be placed in the book. To purchase a book, or to place an ad. Please contact Tony Ippolito

Chapter Gear

The Nassau Chapter has a number of items available so that you can show your pride in, and support the Nassau Chapter. These include: Patches; Car Magnets: Indoor Magnets; Commemorative Pins; American Flag Pins; Logo Pins; T-Shirts; Keep Christ in Christmas T-Shirts; and Easter Magnets. Items are available for purchase at each Chapter Meeting Contact Steve Connolly

Fraternal Assistance

This program was established to provide assistance to members of the Nassau Chapter Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes, Ladies Auxiliary, or their Spouses, Squires, or Squirettes. Fraternal Assistance is available and cannot exceed $750 in an six month period. Repeat requests can be made in subsequent six month periods, with a lifetime limit of $2,500. All requests for assistance are held in the strictest of confidence. To apply for assistance contact Jim Albert

Pro-Life Mass

Each January, to mark the Supreme Court decision in the Roe v Wade case, the Knights of Columbus in New York State gather at St. Patrick Cathedral in NYC for the annual Pro-Life Mass. The Chapter, in conjunction with Floral Park Council, sponsors a bus to the Cathedral. A small fee is charged for a seat on the bus and includes a continental breakfast at Floral Park Council prior to departure. For more information or to reserve a seat contact Steve Tommony

Scholarships

Each Fraternal Year the Chapter presents three scholarships, High School, CCD and Elementary. For full information on these scholarships, click on Forms, then one of the scholarships Contact Neil Derosa The Chapter also has another scholarship, the Veit Scholar Incentive Award. For full information on this scholarship, click on Forms, then Veit Scholarship Contact Austin Cannon Jr.

Blood Drives

The Chapter is always looking for Councils to host Blood Drives. If your council is hosting a blood drive, please contact Anthony Batista

Columbian Squires

The Columbian Squires are the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. Squires are young men between 10 and 18 years of age. A Squires Circle can be sponsored by a Knights of Columbus Council or 4th Degree Assembly. A minimum of 10 Squires is needed to start or reactivate a Circle. For more information Contact Mike Galgano

Nassau Chapter Officers

Nassau Chapter Officers for 2023 - 2024

Fr. Chris Costiagan

  Chaplain


Fr. Jiha Lim

  Associate Chaplain


Rev. Bret Stockdale, S.J.

  Associate Chaplain

Tom Casey

Lecturer to the President

Keith Wilson, PGK, PFN, FDD, PCC

Lecturer to the President

Steve Connelly, PGK, PFN, PCP

Secretary to the President

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