Our Mission:
We are a group of Catholic Gentlemen who believe in Charity, Unity and
Fraternity. Knights are committed to living our faith lives guided by these
principles and by supporting the poor, widows, and orphans and the many active
ministries at Saint Peter as well as our own initiatives and good works.
More information? Contact Mike Wirshup, our Grand Knight: mwirshup@comcast.net
Who are the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights are a fraternal organization founded in New Haven CT in March of
1882 by the Blessed Michael McGivney and a small group of parishioners as a mutual aid
society, to provide spiritual and financial assistance to widows and orphans in the event of the
untimely deaths of their husbands and fathers. Father McGivney was also known for his tireless
work in his parish. Today, the Knights membership exceeds 2 million and donates hundreds of
millions of dollars and millions of service hours to charitable causes annually.
What are some of the local charities, activities and programs the Knights support?
- Birthright of Coatesville
- Boy Scouts
- Bridge of Hope
- Coatesville Women’s Center
- Crab Cake Sales
- Father McGivney Widow/Widowers Gathering
- Good Works
- Honey Brook Food Pantry
- Irish Night
- Keep Christ in Christmas
- Knight at the Races
- March for Life
- Pancake Breakfast
- Parish Seminarian Support
- PJP II Scholarship Fund
- Rose and Rosaries Program for Parish Baptisms
- Special Olympics
- St. Joseph’s House
- St. Mary of Providence Center
- St. Peter Parish Support
- St. Peter Parish Children’s Christmas Party
- St. Peter Parish Youth Ministry
- St. Vincent DePaul Society
- Trunk or Treat
- VA Hospital
- Veterans Recognition and Support
Current Leadership
Grand Knight – Michael Wirshup
Deputy Grand Knight – Ken Slavik
Chaplain – Deacon Todd Smith
New Membership
Saint Peter’s Council is continuously looking to expand its ministry. To do that we need Catholic
men to join our brotherhood. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a member
please email us at mwirshup@comcast.net or simply look for the men with the KoC pins at any of the
St. Peter’s Masses.
