The Knights of St Columba are collecting spectacles, frames and lenses which are no longer of use to you.

These items are used to assist people in the Third World who need spectacles but who are unable to afford them.

Churches in the diocese have been contacted. If your church is collecting glasses please leave any of these you have spare at the church. If there is no collection arrangement in your parish please contact the Knights of St Columba.

A Press Release from Council 95 (York) 0f the Knights of St Columba.

Plaque on Ouse Bridge, York to St Margaret Clitherow arranged by Knights of St Columba.

Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough is to unveil a plaque to St Margaret Clitherow at the Micklegate end of Ouse Bridge in York on Friday 29th August at 3.30pm. This will be close to the place where St Margaret was martyred on 25th March 1586. This has been arranged by Council 95 (Province 5) of the Knights of St Columba. Read More

The Knights of St Columba are organising another Rocking in the Aisles on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th January 2008.

Details to follow.