The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, the Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to 15,342 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the world.
The "K of C" have been present in Sanford–Springvale since the earliest days of Catholicism in the city. Saint Thomas Council #13861 was founded in 2008 and meets in the Saint Ignatius Cafeteria (25 Riverside Ave., Sanford) on the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM.
Grand Knight: Gregory Cyr
Chaplain: Fr. Bill Labbe
Deputy Grand Knight: Nate Libbey
Chancellor: Ron Robichaud
Recorder: Jonathan Brock
Financial Secretary: John Greenlee
Treasurer: Matthew Pettine
Lector: Kevin Neely
Advocate: Richard Caroti
Warden: Bob Demers
Inside Guard: Gerry Newport
Outside Guard: Rene Robichaud
1st Year Trustee: Brian Theriault
2nd Year Trustee: Rick Southwick
3rd Year Trustee: Ray Sargent