Michael J. McGivney

Christianity

Michael Joseph McGivney was an American Catholic priest based in New Haven, Connecticut. He founded the Knights of Columbus at a local parish as a mutual aid and insurance organization, particularly serving immigrants and their families. The organization later became the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization. His cause for canonization began in 1996, and he was beatified on October 31, 2020.

Occupation: Catholic priest
Founded: Knights of Columbus
Beatification: October 31, 2020

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