The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic gentlemenâs not for profit organization. St. Anthony Council has members from these parishes in Southeastern Indiana: St. Louis, Holy Family, St. Anthony, St. Nicholas, St. John, St. Peter, St. Joseph, St. Paul. The local council has been in existence since 1909. In 1998 construction of our current building on Delaware Road was completed and open for business. The proceeds raised are used to fund various programs through out the Batesville area.
Who We Are:
Giving Back to Our Local Community:
Grand Knight John Starost presented $1,000 to Kris Beal representing So Loved Kids Clothing Closet and $1,000 to Rebecca Harping representing Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry.
Vocations Dinner 2026
Grand Knight John Starost presented checks to Mary Jean Wessel on behalf of Southeastern Indiana Right to Life $1,200, and Susan Roell with the Crisis Pregnancy Hotline $1,200.
Grand Knight Bart Bartling presented checks to Maureen Harpring with Crisis Pregnancy Hotline for $1,827.00; Mindy Scripture, $100.00 for Special Olympics, and $100.00 to Mary Jean Wessel with Right to Life Southeastern Indiana
$1,000 Scholarships were presented to high school and college students for the 2026-2027 school year. From left to right, K of C Grand Knight John Starost; Aubrey Baker; Claire Baker; Isaiah Uklavrik; Cayden Lieland; Olivia Meer; Isabelle Young; Holly Hoff; Kristen Obermeyer, Avery Austin, K of C Financial Secretary Scott Harmeyer, and Alice Austin.
