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      Welcome to the Gulf Coast District Official Website

The Gulf Coast District is comprised of seven (7) states - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and South America-Colombia. We are part of a fraternal organization known as the Knights of Peter Claver, Incorporated. We are Roman Catholic men, women, boys and girls dedicated to service to God, our Church and our communities.

The Knights of Peter Claver are named for Father Peter Claver, a 17th Century Spanish Jesuit priest, later named a saint, who ministered to slaves in Columbia and pushed for the abolition of slavery.

We have divisions of men, women, and children. The men are known as Knights who belong to Councils. The women are known as Ladies whose units are called Courts. The boys and girls, ranging from ages 7 to 18, are known as Juniors. The boys are Junior Knights belonging to Junior Branches and the girls are Junior Daughters belonging to Junior Courts. Our membership is open to any individual who is a practicing Catholic and who have made their First Communion.

Prayerful Preparation - Prevents Poor Performance 

                                     --- Knight Fredrick Briers 






              

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day

January 15, 2024


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The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate, and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


As we witness nations around the world continue to struggle under the weight of violence, hate and poverty, today’s social, political, and economic landscape reveals the urgent necessity of Dr. King’s philosophy and methodology of Nonviolence.


The theme for 2024 from the King Center – It Starts with Me. is something that all members of our Claver family can embrace. Whenever and whatever we are engaged in – work life, church life, family life, Claver life– our thoughts and actions should always be about non-violence, social justice, faith, and prayer. All these things start with each one of us!


As people of faith, we must stand up for what is right. This year, celebrate MLK Day with actions that are Right! Let us come together and resolve to do what is Right in 2024 – even when it is hard.


   



Atlanta Intercity Zone 7 Celebrates the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass with the Archdiocese of Atlanta



Zone 7 Juniors represented KPC by serving as Gift Bearers and announcing the  "Prayers of the Faithful".



Guest homilist was Fr. Robert Boxie, III, Campus Minister and

Catholic Chaplain of Howard University

(Washington, D.C., Archdiocese of Washington). 

   

   

St Francis of Assisi Court #286 Celebrates Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month, now celebrated across the country.  Mark your calendar! Women’s Day will be celebrated on March 2nd at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Church in Huntsville, Alabama. The theme is

Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. The guest speaker is Mrs. Michelle Jordan Executive Director for Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments, known as TARCOG. There will be a program in the church followed by a reception in St. Francis Hall and an opportunity for conversation/Q&A.

WEAR YOUR BEAUTIFUL PEARLS!!


Sponsored by:  The Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary - St. Francis of Assisi Court #286
                          Dr. Helen W. Taylor, Grand Lady