Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand)
- Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand)
The Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand) (“KSCNZ”) is a fraternal order of Catholic men committed to promoting the Christian way of life. It is organised in 18 branches throughout the six dioceses of New Zealand.
Objects
The objects of the Order are the:
*welfare of members and their families
*encouragement of members' social and intellectual activities and
*the promotion of educational, charitable, religious and social welfare work.
Membership
Membership is open to all Roman Catholic males in good standing at least 18 years of age or older.
Associations
Through the International Alliance of Catholic Knights, the Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand) are associated with the Knights of the Southern Cross (Australia), the Knights of Columbus, the Knights of Saint Columbanus, the Knights of Da Gama and the Knights of Saint Columba.
The National Secretariat is in Wellington. Michael Riley is the Supreme Knight.
External links
* [http://www.catholic.org.nz/agencies/agencies.php Catholic Agencies in NZ]
* [http://www.kykofc.com/kentucky/iack/crossNZ.htm IACK entry]
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