The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, and fraternal service organization. Membership is open to all Catholic men, 18 years of age or older, who are practical Catholics in union with the Holy See.

 

 The Arkansas State Council was organized on May 5, 1909. It covers the entire state of Arkansas which is served by only one Catholic Diocese, the Diocese of Little Rock. The state is divided into 14 districts with each served by a district deputy.   For more information about the Knights of Columbus in Arkansas, check the web site www.arkofc.net.

The State Council in conjunction with the 57* local councils conducts and promotes programs for its 7,061* members in the six program areas of church, community, council, family, pro-life, and youth. The annual meeting (convention) of the state council is held in April and is hosted by the districts on a rotating basis. There is an organizational meeting held in July each year for the state officers and program chairmen to coordinate the goals, plans, and programs for the new fraternal year.  This is usually followed by a December meeting to confirm the progress of its programs.

*As of June 30, 2009