Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit society, founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Knights of Columbus are Catholic men pulling together
in prayer, fellowship and service to all. To learn more about the Knights of Columbus click here.

Established on October 25, 1908, we are the oldest council in Waco. Our humble beginnings were assisted by Council #803 of Houston, TX. for our formation as a new council. Through their efforts, the Waco area has been impacted with great Catholic men and their families serving those in need. Knights of Columbus Council #1358, Catholic men who have pulled together in prayer, fellowship, and service for all. The St Mary's Council, #1358 meets at the Knights of Columbus Hall,
5515 Sanger Ave., Waco, TX  76710 at 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of the month.

Council #1358 Officers, 2018-2019
Grand Knight: Kenneth J. Ratajczak
Deputy Grand Knight: Eugene A. Kraemer
Chancellor: William E. McBride
Warden: Frank C. Tusa
Financial Secretary: Kevin M. Corley
Treasurer: Michael A. Sykora
Chaplain: Fr. Joseph F. Geleney
Recorder: David K. Nazzario
Advocate: Delton G. De Leon
Lecturer: John L. Pisciotta
Inside Guard: Michael F. Tusa
Outside Guard: Jesse F. De Leon
Three Year Trustee: John H. Janek
Two Year Trustee: Fred T. Tusa
One Year Trustee: James Fabre

Perhaps you have seen a Knights of Columbus Honor Guard in our parish, in a parade or at a local sporting event. Those Knights in the tuxedos wearing the colorful capes and swords are Fourth Degree Knights. The Fourth Degree is the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. The Principle of the 4th Degree is Patriotism. Religiously Devoted, Patriotically Proud. To learn more about the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus click here. The Msgr. J.J. Kearns Assembly, #1109 meets at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5515 Sanger Ave., Waco, TX  76710 at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of the month.

Assembly #1109 Officers, 2018-2019
Faithful Navigator: SK Dave Seesing
Faithful Captain: SK Ken Ratajczak
Faithful Pilot: SK Ed Macy
Faithful Admiral: SK Eddie Banik
Faithful Comptroller: SK Ed Arredondo
Faithful Purser: SK Michael Leary
Faithful Friar: SK Fr. Joseph F. Geleney
Faithful Scribe: SK Bernard Ott
Faithful Inner Sentinel: SK James Wick
Faithful Outer Sentinel: SK Albert Chubb
Faithful One Year Trustee: SK Tony Raineri
Faithful Two Year Trustee: SK Dcn. James Fitzpatrick
Faithful Three Year Trustee: James Fabre