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A Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882 at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., U.S.A., the Knights of Columbus has more than 1.9 million members in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For over 130 years it has provided for the financial security of its members and their families. Consistently earning the highest industry ratings for fiscal stability and ethical business practices, the Knights of Columbus has more than $100 billion of life insurance in force. Committed to providing global charity and service, the Knights of Columbus have contributed $1.55 billion and 691 million volunteer hours to charitable projects over the past decade. The opinions expressed in the articles linked on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of Knights of Columbus and Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA).

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place. The Gospel of Christ and the teachings of his Church guide the work of the USCCB. The work of the Conference is rooted in three general mission goals and organized into three key areas of responsibility. 1. To act collaboratively and consistently on vital issues confronting the Church and society 2. To foster communion with the Church in other nations, within the Church universal, under the leadership of its supreme pastor, the Roman Pontiff 3. To offer appropriate assistance to each bishop in fulfilling his particular ministry in the local Church

The WCC is a worldwide fellowship of 350 member churches which represents more than half a billion Christians around the world. The WCC calls its member churches to seek unity, a common public witness and service to others in a world where hope and solidarity are the seeds for justice and peace. The WCC cooperates with people of all faiths seeking reconciliation with the goal of justice, peace and a more equitable world.