Fr. Nicholas J. Habets Assembly #1505

Religiously Devoted, Patriotically Proud

"Sir Knight" is more than a title — it’s an honor.

For most men who follow Jesus, there comes a time when duty extends beyond our own lives, beyond how we lead our families, and into how we serve our fellow man. That's what the Knights of Columbus is all about. The Patriotic Degree allows K of C members to take this one step further.

Vision & Goals

Standing Firm in Support of the Order

Knights of the Patriotic Degree are dedicated to the personal development and continued honor of brother Knights. We are always there to offer leadership, guidance, and encouragement.

Proudly Serving the Country

Knights of the Patriotic Degree glorify God by serving our communities and nations as though Christ were the one being served.

Unwavering Support of the Faith

Knights of the Patriotic Degree hold unwaveringly to what is right and honorable, working to keep God in the civic arena, serving the life of the Church, and defending laws that recognize the sanctity of life and true religious liberty.

Honoring the Legacy of Knighthood

The Color Corps is an elective division of the Patriotic Degree that presents a visible reminder of our service to the community.

Color Corps of the Patriotic Degree

When knighthood was in flower, knights carried the sword to defend their God, their Church, their country and their fellow man according to the code of chivalry. Today, Sir Knights wear regalia and carry the sword to honor Christ and His apostles, especially on religious and civic occasions. Hence, the primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to encourage active Catholic citizenship and foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large.

The public appearance of Fourth Degree Knights as a Color Corps at religious and civic functions is an important activity of each assembly. By these public demonstrations, their loyalty and patriotism bring credit to themselves and to the Knights of Columbus.

The Color Corps members exemplify all the principles of our Order:

  • Charity - by the gift of their time and energies necessary to practice, perfect and perform the ceremonials and sword drill;
  • Unity – by the united efforts of Sir Knights to practice and perfect a coordinated drill for the good of the Church and the Order;
  • Fraternity – by expressing an “Esprit de Corps,” sharing a common desire for drill excellence and camaraderie; and
  • Patriotism – by performing precision drill as a salute to God and to country and visually exhibiting a love for both.

Emblem of the Patriotic Degree

The triad emblem of the Fourth Degree features the dove, the cross and the globe. The dove, classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace, is shown hovering over the orb of the Earth (globe). Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's cross, which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans.

Spiritually, the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the union of the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead, the most Blessed Trinity.

  • The Globe – God the Father, Creator of the Universe.
  • The Cross – God the Son, Redeemer of Mankind.
  • The Dove – God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of Humanity.

The colors of the symbols are:

  • A blue globe with the land of the Western Hemisphere in white.
  • A red cross with gold borders and gold knobs at the end of the points forming the ends of the arms of the cross, also known as the Isabella cross.
  • A white dove.

Red, white and blue are the colors of the flag of the country in which the Knights originated. They are used to stress patriotism, the basic principle of the Fourth Degree.

4th Degree Programs
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus seek to embody the Order’s core principle of patriotism and exemplify true Catholic citizenship. Sir Knights, as Fourth Degree Knights are called, have been active in such programs as Fourth Degree ProDeo and Pro Patria Scholarships, Serving Those Who Served, To Be a Patriot, Get Out the Vote, and Flag Protocol. In addition, assemblies have optional programs that honor the memory of deceased Fourth Degree Knights. The Chalice Program is one of the most enduring programs that memorializes a deceased Fourth Degree Knight and helps a priest acquire a precious chalice. Another involves presenting a crucifix with the emblem of the Order to the family of the deceased Fourth Degree Knight.
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Assembly #1505 - Fr. Nicholas J. Habets

Chartered: August 1, 1969

Assembly History

Assembly 1505’s
Past Faithful Navigators

2021-2022: SK John Cochran

2020 – 2021: SK Steven I. Schlossberg

2019 – 2020: SK Thomas Robillard

2018 – 2019: SK Manuel Ramos

2017 – 2018: SK Anthony Avery

2016 – 2017: SK Earl Reid III

2015 – 2016: SK Shawn J. Hutchings

2014 – 2015: SK Stan Schnell

2013 – 2014: SK Steve Zeeryp

2012 – 2013: SK Ed Malana

2011 – 2012: SK Rudy Pascual †

2010 – 2011: SK David Roddy †

2009 – 2010: SK David Roddy (Mar-Jun) †

2009 – 2010: SK John Burns (Jul-Feb) †

2008 – 2009: SK David Wemhoff

2007 – 2008: SK Stephen Cogan

2006 – 2007: SK Glenn Rodriguez

2005 – 2006: SK Bob Witt

2004 – 2005: SK Frank Green

2003 – 2004: SK Tom Morwick

2002 – 2003: SK Mel Pritchard

2001 – 2002: SK William McMahon †

2000 – 2001: SK Angelo Mele

1999 – 2000: SK James Swanick †

1998 – 1999: SK Charles Smith

1997 – 1998: SK Joseph Keeley

1996 – 1997: SK William Sabourin †

1995 – 1996: SK James Swanick †

1994 – 1995: SK Paul Piche †

1993 – 1994: SK Jerald Brown †

1992 – 1993:SK Henry Roetzel †

1991 – 1992: SK Timothy McGrath

1990 – 1991: SK Patrick Morrissey

1989 – 1990: SK Robert Tully

1988 – 1989: SK Daniel Foley

1987 – 1988: SK Robert McClaskey †

1986 – 1987: SK John Rogge

1985 – 1986: SK Raymond Roenker

1984 – 1985: SK John Desjardins †

1983 – 1984: SK James Morrissey †

1982 – 1983: SK Dorian Arthofer †

1981 – 1982: SK Kevin McGrath

1980 – 1981: SK C J Clifton †

1979 – 1980: SK Jim Burke

1977 – 1979: SK Charlie Murello †

1976 – 1977: SK Tom Shoemaker

1975 – 1976: SK Austin King †

1974 – 1975: SK Herbert Fockler †

1973 – 1974: SK Bernie Schrieber †

1972 – 1973: SK Don Shirley

1971 – 1972: SK Winslow Bullock †

1970 – 1971: SK Joe Kaster †

1969 – 1970: SK Hal Clukey

A cross (†) is used to indicate PFNs who have passed away.