Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy Council 12251 is located at St. Cecilia's Church on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The current Grand Knight is Gary Coykendall. You can contact the Knights by phone at Dr Robert Earhart 206-780-3555, Gary Coykendall 360-509-2303 or contacts email above.
Council Activities
About Our Council
Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy Council was founded in 1997 through the efforts of parishioners Dick O'Brien, Anthony Farrell, Richard Hassell and others. It is named after Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, who was archbishop of the Seattle Archdiocese 1991 to 1997. The Thomas J. Murphy Council works closely with St. Cecilia's Parish on Bainbridge Island, raising funds for student scholarships, youth activities and other charitable causes. Working with our pastor, Fr. MARK KISZELEWSKI, the Knights support the mission of St. Cecilia's Parish as well as upholding the tradition of the Knights of Columbus to promote mutual support of Catholic men, support seminarians, donate to charities and strengthen the culture of life.
Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
Membership benefits
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits. Our council works closely with St. Cecilia's Parish on Bainbridge Island, raising funds for student scholarships, youth activities and other charitable causes.
How to join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men that are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Call Bob Earhart at 206-780-3555 for more information.