|   In 1939, Monsignor J. Francis McIntyre, at that time Chaplain of the New York Chapter
Knights of Columbus, and who later became Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles, California, seeing great numbers of women coming
out of a Communist rally at Madison Square Garden, conceived the idea of a ladies organization to work with the Knights of
Columbus. The New York Chapter Knights of Columbus formulated a plan for such an organization. Their plan called for the
establishment of Auxiliaries in each Council and to coordinate the efforts of all under the direction of one parent group.
On March 2, 1939 the first Columbiettes were instituted in New York City. Since that memorable day, many new auxiliaries
were formed and eventually State Councils and a Supreme Council were established. New members are initiated in these subordinate
Auxiliaries and it is only through the integrity, strength and scope of these Auxiliary activities that the Columbiettes
have become a recognized group of women working with the Knights of Columbus, promoting the ideals of Columbianism.
Our Emblem - The
BLUE CIRCLE represents the World.
- The WHITE CROSS represents Christ’s
love for us –
by His Crucifixion He redeemed the World. - The RAYS
represent our zeal to serve God through the
Mediums of Faith, Hope and Charity symbolized by
the THREE WHITE
STARS.
Our Patronesses: Blessed Virgin Mary – Let us be ever mindful of the responsibility
which is ours, by emulating her in her purity, and by imitating her as a Mother, for we, as Catholics know, that she is
the foundation of all true motherhood. Saint Theresa, the
Little Flower – In her great zeal to serve Almighty God, she welcomed any opportunity to make sacrifices.
St. Joan of Arc – She was always ready to giver her aid
unselfishly to those who defended a righteous cause. |
