Knights Of Peter Claver, Inc

Knights Of Peter Claver, Inc. is an international Catholic fraternal service order. It was founded in 1909 by the Josephites and parishioners from Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Mobile, Alabama. The organization is the largest and oldest Black Catholic lay-led organization still in existence. The organization was founded to provide opportunities for Catholic action to African American laymen and women. The organization is active in the United States and South America, with over 400 Councils (men) and Courts (ladies) throughout the U.S. and on San Andres Island in Colombia. The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary engages in a variety of church and community service projects.