Any Third Degree member in good standing, Over eighteen years of age and A citizen of the country in which he resides, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
As Fourth Degree members we dress in the uniform and sword.
Any Fourth Degree member, in good standing, of any Assembly is qualified to and may participate in any honor guard function. Honor Guard activities are not closed functions and participation is not limited to only those members of any one Assembly
Participants are always requested and encouraged to join in with functions from other Assemblies or Councils as a means of support and fraternalism. Remember, Fourth Degree dress uniform are required to participate.
Father Michael P. Dowling assembly meets at Christ the King Church in the Knights of Columbus Hall at Omaha, Nebraska, 654 So 86 St. On the fourth Monday of every month, at 7:00P.M. Every other month there is a Mass at 6:00P.M. followed by a social and pot luck dinner, except
for December when there is a Christmas party.
Our Faithful Navigator is John Shanbacher.
Our Assembly traces its origins back to around 1902, the same year Council 652 was established. In those early days, both councils and assemblies were part of a district that encompassed Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. This regional structure reflected the growing presence of the Knights of Columbus in the Midwest during the early 20th century.
Our oldest record is a clipping from the Columbiad Supreme magazine of a Fourth Degree exemplification to be held in Omaha on May 8, 1908.
Up until 1950 we were known as the "Omaha Assembly" #652. On April 1, 1950 we became the "Father Michael P. Dowling Assembly, #594.
Watch this column for more history news as it becomes available and link to the history news clippings for more information. Fourth Degree Historical News.
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