Review of the KSC's 20th Century Achievements

1919   Formation of the Knights of Saint Columba; on 5th October 1919, at the Central Halls, Bath Street, Glasgow.

1920   The Order expands into England with the first Council being erected in Liverpool.

1923   Launch of the Columba Magazine.

1926   Knights instigate the 'Roman Catholic Relief Act' abolishing many of the anti-catholic clauses of the Penal Laws.

1926   Inauguration of a Squires Section of the KSC.

1927   Establishment of 'Widows and Orphans Scheme' to provide financial support for the dependants of deceased Members.

1927   Daily Mass Crusade for all Knights of St Columba Councils initiated.

1932   Participation of 2000 Knights at the 31st Eucharistic Congress in Dublin

1936   First Annual Pilgrimage to Iona.

1938   10,000 Knights take part in the 'Silent March' against Atheism and Communism, in London.

1939   The establishment of 'Hostels for the Forces' in London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, Llandudno and Malta.

1947   Opening of the International KSC Residential Club in London.

1948   Opening of St John's Hostel for boys in Leeds. 

1950   Stewarding of the celebrations, marking the centenary of the restoration   of the Hierarchy of England, held at Wembley Stadium.

1952   KSC participation in the Catholic Initiative for 'Self-Help Building'

1954   500th Council erected at Cockfosters, London.

1950   Establishment of the National Holy Week poster campaign