Fourth Degree Knights
On February 22, 1900, the first Fourth Degree exemplification or degree
ceremony was held in New York City. The Fourth Degree imparts a lesson on
the virtue of patriotism. The primary purpose of this degree is to foster the
spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large and encourage
active Catholic citizenship. Today there are some 300,000 Fourth Degree
Knights out of the total 1.6 million member Knights of Columbus.
Local units, called assemblies, draw their members from Knights of Columbus
councils. The qualifications for membership in the Fourth Degree are:
membership in the Knights for at least one year and being a Third Degree
Knight.
A Fourth Degree Knight may become part of the assembly's color corps. These
members are recognized widely by their distinctive attire of tuxedo, feathered
hat (chapeau), cape and sword. These members regularly take part in civic
events such as parades and wreath-laying ceremonies, and at ecclesial
functions at Catholic churches. The various colored capes and chapeau
feathers denote different officer positions within the Fourth Degree.
On February 22, 1900, the first Fourth Degree exemplification or degree
ceremony was held in New York City. The Fourth Degree imparts a lesson on
the virtue of patriotism. The primary purpose of this degree is to foster the
spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large and encourage
active Catholic citizenship. Today there are some 300,000 Fourth Degree
Knights out of the total 1.6 million member Knights of Columbus.
Local units, called assemblies, draw their members from Knights of Columbus
councils. The qualifications for membership in the Fourth Degree are:
membership in the Knights for at least one year and being a Third Degree
Knight.
A Fourth Degree Knight may become part of the assembly's color corps. These
members are recognized widely by their distinctive attire of tuxedo, feathered
hat (chapeau), cape and sword. These members regularly take part in civic
events such as parades and wreath-laying ceremonies, and at ecclesial
functions at Catholic churches. The various colored capes and chapeau
feathers denote different officer positions within the Fourth Degree.
2008-09 Officers
Faithful Friar Fr. Antony
Faithful Navigator Robert Matteucci
Faithful Admiral Kevin Bieberbach
Faithful Captain Ed Dillio
Faithful Pilot William McCartney
Faithful Comptroller George McDermott
Faithful Scribe Kelly Keppel
Faithful Purser Bill Thomas
Faithful Inner Sentinel Greg Grasso
Faithful Outer Sentinel John Collins
Faithful Trustee Joseph Mulcahy
Faithful Trustee Herman Altobelli
Faithful Trustee Joseph Dyer
Faithful Friar Fr. Antony
Faithful Navigator Robert Matteucci
Faithful Admiral Kevin Bieberbach
Faithful Captain Ed Dillio
Faithful Pilot William McCartney
Faithful Comptroller George McDermott
Faithful Scribe Kelly Keppel
Faithful Purser Bill Thomas
Faithful Inner Sentinel Greg Grasso
Faithful Outer Sentinel John Collins
Faithful Trustee Joseph Mulcahy
Faithful Trustee Herman Altobelli
Faithful Trustee Joseph Dyer
Updated 11/08/09 JRM
The next meeting will be on November 25th at 7:00PM at Our Lady of Angels, Cape
May Court House.
A motion was made and approved to move the monthly meeting night from the 3rd Wednesday to
the 4th Wednesday of the month. The start time was also moved from 8:30 to 7:00 PM and will
continue to be held at Our Lady of the Angels, Cape May Court House. There will no meetings
in December & July.
If you have any questions about the Color Corps, or/and you would like to join, call Tom
898-8356.
Worthy Sir Knights,
We are planning the Installation of Officers for Oct. 28th, 2009 beginning @ 7pm at the
Wildwood Country Club followed by dinner. More information to follow as soon as everything
is confirmed.
| Color Corps Schedule Nothing planned at this time |
| Please Remember our Deceased Sir Knights who passed this past year Sir Knight Ray Cooper PGK, PFN Sir Knight Casimir Rupinski II Sir Knight Jan Glabinski |
