About

A Home for Council 500 — 1945–1980
Dayton Council 500 purchased the historic Huffman House on Monument Avenue in 1945 and dedicated it as its clubhouse the following year. For approximately 35 years, generations of Knights gathered there for council meetings, fraternity and social events

Serving Dayton Since 1900

For more than 125 years, the Knights of Columbus Dayton Council 500 has served the Catholic Church and the Dayton community through Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Since 1900, generations of Catholic men have worked together to strengthen their faith, support their families, serve their parishes, and help those in need.

Our Mission

Council 500 exists to help Catholic men grow in their faith while serving Christ through charitable works, parish ministries, and fraternity.

Working together with our priests and parish communities, we strive to:

Grow in our Catholic faith
Support our families
Serve our parishes
Help those in need
Build lasting friendships among Catholic men

Who We Serve

Council 500 proudly serves the St. Gaspar Family of Parishes, including:

Holy Trinity Church
St. Joseph Church
Emmanuel Church

We also support Catholic ministries and charitable organizations throughout the Dayton area.

What We Do

Our members participate in a wide variety of activities throughout the year, including:

Faith formation and COR
Rosary and Holy Hours
OCIA support
Soccer Challenge
Family and parish events
Food collections and charitable outreach
Support for seminarians
Community service projects

Our Principles

Everything we do is guided by the four principles of the Knights of Columbus.

Charity
Serving those in need with compassion and generosity.

Unity
Working together in support of our Church and community.

Fraternity
Building lasting friendships among Catholic men.

Patriotism
Serving God while being faithful citizens of our country.

Become Part of Our Story

For more than a century, Catholic men have found faith, friendship, and purpose through Council 500.

Whether you’re new to the area or have been a lifelong parishioner, we invite you to discover what it means to be a Knight of Columbus.