The Knights of the Southern Cross
Who Are We
A Catholic Men’s Service Organisation originally established in 1919 to help fellow Catholics obtain work and to support each other’s families to live their Catholic Faith. The organisation is known as The Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross Australia and is a member of the International Alliance of Catholic Knights, whose members are recognised by the Vatican.
About
The Objects of the Order have been agreed by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and are:
1. To promote the Advancement of Australia;
2. To foster the Christian way of life throughout the Nation;
3. To promote the welfare of members of Member Organisations and their families;
4. To encourage spiritual, social and intellectual activities amongst members of Member Organisations;
5. To conduct and support educational, charitable, religious and social welfare work.
Join us
Mt Barker
If you are interested in joining our Branch of the Knights of the Southern Cross then meetings are held in the foyer of the Our Lady of Mercy Church Mt Barker and The Good Shepherd Church Strathalbyn on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm.
Strathalbyn
Meetings at the Good Shepherd Church Strathalbyn are held Quarterly.
Please contact any of the following by email if you are interested in joining:
- Father Philip (Parish Priest)
- Stewart Chilcott (Chairman)
- Mike Galea (Secretary)
- Tony Franklin (Treasurer)
Or
Phone the Parish Office on 08 8391 1053
Wine Bottles Fundraiser Sale
The Mt Barker/Strathalbyn branch of the Knights are offering bottles of wine for sale at modest prices. Please download Order Form, complete and then email or post to the address given on the form.