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Knights of Columbus

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Organization

The Resume

    (October 2, 1881- )
    Born in New Haven, Connecticut
    World's largest Catholic men's organization
    Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney to help poor Catholics, especially with insurance
    Named after Christopher Columbus
    Nicknamed 'The strong right arm of the Church'
    Almost 2 million members in 13,000 local councils in over a dozen countries
    Dedicated to serving the Catholic Church, supporting its priests, and helping those in need

Why they might be annoying:

    The uniforms are little on the goofy side.
    The membership consists mostly of much older men.
    It's all male, not even an official women's auxiliary.
    It started as an insurance company.
    Some people, including some priests, dislike it for its outward resemblance to organizations like the Freemasons.
    They campaigned for putting the phrase 'under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance and declaring Columbus Day a federal holiday.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They get to carry swords!
    Their charitable efforts are incredible, contributing an average of over 100 million dollars and over sixty million man-hours per year.
    Their insurance ratings from organizations like A.M. Best and Standard & Poor are literally always the highest possible.
    Their work has been repeatedly praised by popes, American presidents and other world leaders.
    They are simultaneously the world's largest Catholic layperson's organization.
    They do not discriminate in who they help, aiding Catholics, Protestants and non-Christians alike.
    They provided over 1 million dollars to the families of the fallen heroes of 9/11 and over 10 million to Hurricane Katrina refugees.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 30 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 153 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 105 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 131 Votes: 47.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 1115 Votes: 43.23% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 1219 Votes: 66.94% Annoying