The Knights of Peter Claver was originally founded November 7, 1909 in Mobile Alabama as an organization to allow men of color membership in a Catholic fraternal society. The organization was incorporated July 12, 1911 at Mobile, Alabama. Divisions of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc were established as follows:

• 1917 Fourth Degree ( Authorized)

• 1917 Junior Knights (Authorized)

• 1922 Ladies Auxiliary (Authorized)

• 1926 Ladies Auxiliary Division ( Established)

• 1930 Junior Daughters Division (Established)

• 1935 Junior Knights Division (Established)

• 1980 Ladies of Grace Meritorious Division (Established)

With strong support of The Church throughout the years, the Order now has over 700 subordinate units throughout the United States and a Unit in Colombia, South America. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Order is comprised of over 18,000 Catholic family members. We continue our expansion efforts welcoming all Catholics to join. The Order is a member of the International Alliance Catholic Knights.

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