HISTORY

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary(“KPCLA”) is an international Catholic fraternal service order. The organization was founded in 1909 by a group including Josephite father Conrad Friedrich Rebesher, a native of Kłodawa, Poland and pastor of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish; 3 other Josephite priests: Father Samuel Joseph Kelly, Father Joseph Peter Van Baast, and Father John Henry Dorsey; and 3 Black laymen: Gilbert Faustina, Francis Xavier "Frank" Collins, and Francis "Frank" Trenier.   It is the largest and oldest Black Catholic lay-led organization still in existence.  The Knights of Peter Claver supports more than 700 subordinate units throughout the United States and in South America.
 
In Sacramento we have Council and Court #175.  Our area covers most of the Sacramento region including Yolo, Sacramento and Solano Counties.  Our members are dedicated to meeting the goals and ideals of the organization.
 
MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE
 
The Knights of Peter Claver's (“KPC”) mission is to serve the community, promote social justice, and support Catholic men.
 
Our purpose is to render service to God and His Holy Church, render aid and assistance to the sick and disabled, and promote social and intellectual association among our members.
 
 
DIVISIONS
 
KPC has several divisions, including the Ladies Auxiliary, Fourth Degree Knights, Fourth Degree Ladies of Grace, Junior Knights, and Junior Daughters.
 
 
For more information about us please click on the link for the National website or the link for our Sacramento Council.