If you enjoy engaging in practical activites with like-minded individuals, consider joining the Knights of the Southern Cross and make a positive impact in your community. If you can sell a ticket at the football; turn a sausage on a barbeque; or help to marshall or usher at Diocesan events, then the Knights want to hear from you!
This vibrant fraternity offers opportunities to work collaboratively on projects to benefit others, all while promoting faith within our Diocese. By becoming a member, you will be part of a network that values service, commitment, and the joy of working together to strengthen our faith community.
The Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross is a national organisation of Catholic laymen who operate with the support of the Australian Bishops. The Order is guided by the Catholic faith and the cardinal and chivalrous virtues of prudence, faith, justice, fortitude and temperance in all its charitable works. It strives to serve the wider community and support those in need.
There are well-established branches of the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross in Bendigo, Kerang, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.
Membership of the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross is open to all practising Catholic men. Knights are committed to strengthening their faith, supporting the Church, and making the community a better place.
As a service organisation, Knights individually and collectively strive to improve the spiritual and economic wellbeing of all and uphold Christian principles within our community. Your involvement in the Order will provide you with opportunities to serve the Church, your community and those in need. It will also afford you the opportunity to develop as a Christian and enrich your spiritual life.
Download the pdf Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross (Victoria) flyer (459 KB) to find out more and access contact details.
Read more stories about the Knights in Sandhurst below.
Knights Enjoy 60 Years of Barney's Picnic, Rain, Hail or Shine
Knights Commemorate 100 Years of Local Service
Sausages and Faith a Burning Concern for Knights of the Southern Cross
Knights pitch in to restore Grotto of Crucifixion
Knights raise $1000 for 150th Anniversary Processional Cross
Image above: Knights from the Bendigo Branch present Bishop Shane with a booklet celebrating 100 years of their fraternity in Bendigo.
L-R: Kevin Slater, Bishop Shane Mackinlay, Tom Dobeli, Kevin Lane.
