Blessed Michael McGivney was a man of

holiness, courage and vision. He saw the

needs of Catholic men and their families in his

parish and set out to help them by forming the

Knights of Columbus. Never could he have

imagined that the Knights of Columbus would

grow into an international organization of more

than 2 million members and one of America’s

most successful fraternal benefit societies.

As Knights of Columbus employees, we share a

special responsibility to advance the Order’s

mission and to protect the legacy we have been

given. With that responsibility comes the

obligation for all employees to conduct

themselves according to a set of principles

designed to deliver fairness and accountability:

our Code of Ethics and Conduct (“The Code”).

I ask you to review and become familiar with

The Code. It applies equally to all of us, regardless

of title or position. The way we conduct ourselves

contributes not only to the Order’s reputation but

also to maintaining a culture in which we can

expect to be treated fairly, ethically and

respectfully.

If you encounter issues relating to ethical

conduct, moral integrity or fair treatment, The

Code can help you reach a solution. When issues

arise, you should also reach out to your manager,

supervisor or the Compliance Department. All

employees should feel confident that they can

report questionable or unethical activity without

fear of discrimination or retaliation.

Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight

The goal of The Code is simple: Regardless of the

situation, we should always strive to do the right

thing. At the Knights of Columbus, our tradition

of integrity is a strong one, starting with

Blessed Michael McGivney himself. But its

continued strength is dependent on each of us,

now and into the future.