
About Knights of Columbus Council 1214
Knights of Columbus Council 1214 is a brotherhood of Catholic gentelmen dedicating our collective activities to supporting St. Joseph Catholic Parish and School and the local community of Fort Collins, CO.
Our guiding principles are Charity,Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, following the inspiration handed down from Blessed Father McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Where there is a need, there is a Knight!
Upcoming Council Meetings
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Wayne Carroll, Knight of the Month Aug. 2025

Council 1214 is proud to honor our retiring Chainsaw Ministry Committee Chairman, Wayne Carroll, after serving 12 years helping the Abbey of Walburga, 10 years as the Chairman for the St Joseph Parish Picnic, 3 years heading the Golf Tournament and 3 years helping to feed the hungry. Wayne made his First Degree in April 1996, his Third Degree in November that same year and he is a 4th Degree Sir Knight. Wayne helped with Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, Pancake Breakfasts and is highly respected by all who have served with him as a Knight. All of us at Council 1214 wish you well and we give a special thanks to you Wayne for your outstanding Knights service! Vivat Jesus!
August 2025 Knight of the Month (PDF)
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Membership Update! Brand New Knights of Columbus - August 2025
Council 1214 is proud to welcome our newest Knights! Jason Bermudez and Killian O'Hare joined our Council on August 12, 2025 and received their 3rd Degree pins by their fathers. They then went off to college at the South Dakota School of Mines. We welcome these young men to the Knights! Vivat Jesus!
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Habemus Papam!
With great joy, we welcome Pope Leo XIV as the new Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus unite in prayer for our Holy Father, asking the Lord to strengthen him as he shepherds the people of God with wisdom, compassion, and courage. May Mary, Mother of the Church, intercede for Pope Leo XIV always. Vivat Jesus!
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Council 1214 - Coming Events & Meetings
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Council 1214 - Past Events
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Youth Group Pancake Breakfast @ Meredith Hall - Sunday May 4, 2025











Parishioners enjoyed assorted pancakes, sausages, and refreshments prepared by Council 1214 Knights after the 7:30 & 9:30 Masses
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Father Simon is now a Sir Knight of the Fourth Degree!
Sir Knight
Father Simon Kalonga!
Council 1214 wishes to sincerely congratulate our new Sir Knight, Reverend Father Simon, we are so proud to stand with you as a 4th Degree Sir Knight!
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Welcome Back Father Raj!
Father Raj Returns!
Council 1214 wishes to sincerely welcome back our dear Brother Knight, Father Raj, we are all glad to see you back!
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Lenten Fish Fry Dinners - Friday April 4 & 11, 2025










Participants really enjoyed fried fish, french fries, mac & cheese, cole slaw, rolls, cookies and refreshments! A good time was had by all at
two Lenten Fish Fry Dinners on 4/4 & 4/11, provided by Council 1214 during Lent this year!
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Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Winner!
Bella Robinson
from Fossil High School
Presented by Knights of Columbus Council 1214
April 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Parish.
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Grand KnightJoe Caprarola
CaprarolaJ@gmail.com
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K of C Insurance AgentMichael Lodato
Michael.Lodato@kofc.org
(970) 901-9873
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