Knights of Columbus · Sacred Heart Church, Calgary
Monsignor Doyle Council 1186
A brotherhood of Catholic men serving God, our parish, and our city. Founded by Blessed Michael McGivney, we put our faith to work in the service of those around us.
Chartered January 7, 1907 · The first council in Calgary
Read the story of our first hundred years (PDF)
Our principles
Four principles, lived every day
Charity
Faith in action: works of mercy for our parish, our neighbours, and all in need.
Unity
None of us is as good as all of us. We stand together in support of one another and the Church.
Fraternity
Brothers who show up: for one another, for our families, in hardship and in loss.
Patriotism
Proud Catholics and proud Canadians, serving our community and our country with honour.
Life in the council
Rooted at Sacred Heart, with the strength of a global order
Who we are
- Practicing Catholic men, 18 and older, committed to prayer, service, and brotherhood.
- A local council rooted at Sacred Heart Church with the strength of a worldwide order.
- One of more than 175 councils across Alberta and the Northwest Territories, part of nearly 17,000 councils and over two million Knights worldwide.
- Focused on parish life, families, and works of mercy in our community.
What we do
- Serve our parish through hospitality, logistics, and event support.
- Lead community outreach like blood donation drives and Coats for Kids.
- Grow in faith together through prayer and formation, including our COR men's group.
- Welcome and mentor new members through exemplification and ongoing fraternity.
The life of the council
A council year full of faith, family, and fellowship
From Stampede breakfasts to memorial Masses, there is always something happening at Council 1186, and newcomers are welcome at every one.
Next up · July 12
Third Annual Knights of Columbus Stampede Breakfast
Pancakes, fellowship, and western hospitality at Sacred Heart. Bring the whole family.
Event details and registration
View the full council calendar
Traditions through the year
- Stampede Breakfast each July
- Pancake breakfasts for the parish through the year
- Movie nights showing a Catholic feature for parishioners and guests
- A Christmas party for the parish family
- Lenten clam chowder after Stations of the Cross
- Taking part in the Hike for Life
- Memorial Mass for our departed Brothers
Watch
What can one man do?
One man, joined to a brotherhood two million strong, can do far more than he imagines. See what our council looks like in action.
Get started
Three simple steps to becoming a Knight
Look for a red shirt
After any Mass at Sacred Heart, find a Knight in a red shirt. He would be glad to talk with you.
See what we do
Explore our history and our calendar, or drop by an event and see the council in action.
Join online in minutes
Ready now? The online application takes only a few minutes, and we will walk with you from there.
Your brothers are waiting.
Take your place in a brotherhood that has served Calgary since 1907.