 Venerable
Father Michael J. McGivney (1852-1890)
In
choosing a name for the new Catholic high school, we wanted
to honor a person who was committed to the same values we
hope to instill in our future graduates. Our search for a
person who dedicated his life to service, family, and youth
led us to an American parish priest - Father Michael McGivney.
A man ahead of his time, Father Michael McGivney has come
to be known as Apostle to the Young and Defender of Christian
Family Life. He saw strong families as the foundation of his
parish, the Church, and society at large. He was convinced
that the Catholic laity had a unique role in influencing society
and promoting the values found in what Pope John Paul II has
since named the Culture of Life and Civilization of Love.
 Father
McGivney was an idealist whose youthful vision and commitment
to families led to the creation of his legacy - the Knights
of Columbus. With more than 12,000 chapters and 1.7 million
members, the Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic
fraternal organization. Their pillars of Unity, Charity, Fraternity,
and Patriotism are the foundation of our high school's mission.
Father
McGivney has the distinction of "Venerable Servant of
God," and if canonized, Father McGivney will be the first
American born priest to be so honored. Learn
more about Fr. McGivney and his dedication to youth and families
in the book, Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and
American Catholicism by Douglas Brinkley and Julie Fenster
or by visiting www.fathermcgivney.org. |
