Patron Saints of the Council
The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 are proud to work toward the cause for canonization of two incredible men of the Church.
See more about their stories and our work below
The Cause For The Canonisation Of Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Saint Rita of Cascia
Feastday: May 22
Patron: of impossible cases, difficult marriages, and parenthood
Birth: 1381
Death: 1457
Beatified: by Pope Urban VII in 1627
Canonized: by Pope Leo XIII on May 24, 1900
Learn more about the incredible life and works of Saint Rita of Cascia here
See more on the The Story of Father Michael J. McGivney here
The Cause For The Canonisation Of Father Bill Atkinson
Hospitalized and near death, tragedy gave way to an incredible journey for the first quadriplegic priest in the history of the Catholic Church.
The San Salvador Council works toward greater awareness of the life of Father Bill, a Philadelphia priest whose life is an inspiration to us all.
Father Bill’s banner has been donated by the council for permanent display at St. Paul Parish in South Philadelphia, where it is also utilized in the annual Italian Market Festival procession of the Saints, as well as the annual healing mass in February.
See more about the incredible life of Father Bill Atkinson here
