Local fraternal organization celebrates Columbus Day [Video]

(WHTM) — The Knights of Columbus in East York promoted 51 members to their “fourth order” in honor of Columbus Day.

Columbus Day, also recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is traditionally a day of pride for Italian-American organizations. The Knights of Columbus, a national Catholic fraternal organization established in 1882, embraced Italian immigrants and used Columbus as a model for Italian immigrants in the United States.

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The fourth order is the highest level of the organization, which locally raises more than $10,000 for nursing care, college scholarships, and other local causes.

Pennsylvania recognizes both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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