In 1939, Monsignor J. Francis McIntyre, at that time Chaplain of the New York Chaper
Knights of Columbus, and who later became Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles, California,
seeing great numbers of women coming out of a Communist rally at Madison Square Garden,
conceived the idea of a ladies organization to work with the Knights of Columbus.
The New York Chapter Knights of Columbus formulated a plan for such an organization.
There plan called for the establishment of auxiliaries in each Council and to coordinate
the efforts of all under the direction of one parent group. On March 2, 1939 the first
Columbiettes were instituted in New York City. Since that memorable day, many new
auxiliaries were formed and eventually State Councils and a Supreme Council were established.
New members are initiated in these subordinate auxiliaries and it is only through the integrity,
strength and scope of these auxiliary activities that the Columbiettes have become a recognized
group of women working with the Knights of Columbus , promoting the ideals of Columbianism.


 C OOPERATE and work with the Knights of Columbus.

 O FFER opportunity to participate in an active and militant program for women.

 L END assistance to the needy.

 U NITE all Catholic women in converted action.

 M EET with members of other Auxiliaries.

 B ELONG to an organization identified with the Knights of Columbus.

 I NSPIRE action in Civic and Community.

 E DUCATE Catholic women to the need of the hour.

 T RAIN others to carry on.

 T AKE active interest in legislative matters that affect the Catholic way of life.

 E NJOY fun in fraternity.

 S ERVE God and Country.