CAN an ex felon become a knight of Columbus?

Answer 1

If your conviction is before joining its OK. If your a KofC member and your convicted for over one year there is a possibility of suspension.

SUSPENSION-FELONY CONVICTION

Section 168.6 of the Order's Laws stipulates forfeiture

of membership for felony conviction. A felony is

generally one where the potential penalty is greater

than one year incarceration. To substantiate conviction,

you must submit: a newspaper account of the

conviction, written confirmation from the prosecutor

or a certi fied copy of the court documentation.

Proof of conviction should include a description

of the crime as a felony. Any one of the aforementioned

proofs of conviction, certification that the individual

con victed is known by you to be the member to

have his membership forfeited and, of course, a completed

Form 100 are sufficient for suspension under

Section 168.6.

This transaction is not counted against Supreme

Answer 2

It is possible for an ex-felon to become a member of the Knights of Columbus, as the organization does not have specific restrictions against ex-felons joining. However, admittance is subject to the specific rules and regulations of individual councils within the organization.