The Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) is an Order of Catholic men committed to
promoting the Christian way of life throughout Australia.
HISTORY
A Catholic
Men’s Organisation originally established in 1919 to help fellow
Catholics obtain work and to support each other’s families to live their
Catholic Faith. The organisation is known as The Order of the Knights of
the Southern Cross Australia and is a member of the International
Alliance of Catholic Knights, whose members are recognised by the
Vatican.
The Objects of the Order
have been agreed by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and are:
1.
To promote the Advancement of Australia;
2.
To foster the Christian way of life throughout the Nation;
3.
To promote the welfare of members of Member Organisations and
their families;
4.
To encourage social and intellectual activities amongst members
of Member Organisations; and
5.
To conduct and support educational, charitable, religious and
social welfare work.
The Member
Organisations are the State Branches (Organisations) of the Order. Each
State Branch is an autonomous body which is represented on the National
Council of the Order – the Governing Body of the Order.
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THE
WORKS OF THE KNIGHTS
