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Michael J. McGivney

American Roman Catholic priest, founder of the Knights of Columbus and blessed (1852–1890)

  • Fame50.5
  • Momentum2.2
  • Wikipedia3.5K
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Lived 1852–1890, aged 38United States
United StatesUnited StatesReligious Figures
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  • Era
    1852–1890
    Aged 38
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Updated 2026-06-26

Michael Joseph McGivney was an American Catholic priest based in New Haven, Connecticut. He founded the Knights of Columbus at a local parish to serve as a mutual aid and insurance organization, particularly for immigrants and their families. It developed through the 20th century as the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization.

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50.5
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Momentum2.2
Historical11.5
Now attention6.1
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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