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
The Cause for Canonization for our organization’s beloved founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, was opened in the Archdiocese of Hartford in 1997, when he was given the title Servant of God. On March 15, 2008, his heroic virtue was recognized by Pope Benedict XVI, and Father McGivney was given the title Venerable Servant of God. On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney and opening the way for his beatification.
The San Salvador Council works toward greater awareness of the life of Father McGivney, and strive to live out the legacy of faith and service he passed down to us.
Father McGivney painting and banner has been donated by the council for permanent display at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in South Philadelphia, where they are also utilized in the annual Italian Market Festival procession of the Saints, as well as his annual Feast Day mass in August.
See more about the cause for sainthood of Father McGivney 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