San Salvador Council #283

Since 1897 the Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 has been proudly serving the Catholic community of South Philadelphia.

In 1882 the Knights of Columbus were founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, by Father Michael J. McGivney and a group of parishioners. Their mission? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.

The San Salvador Council #283 works to continue this mission today.

Father McGivney is currently being considered for sainthood

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Upcoming events

Mother Cabrini National Migration Week Mass

Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council 283 will be celebrating its 1st Annual Mother Cabrini National Migration Week Mass on the eve of National Migration Week 2026

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St. Nicholas of Tolentine Mass, Procession & Italian Festival

Sunday, October 4
The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council will take part in the annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Mass, Procession & Italian Festival.

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Columbus Day Mass, Parade & Festival

Sunday, October 11, 2026
The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council 283 will be taking part again in the annual Columbus Day/Italian American Heritage Day Parade &Festival
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ARE INVITED TO WALK WITH US

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2026 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade - Knights of Columbus

The Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus will 2026 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade (organized by San Salvador Council 283). Friends and family will be walking with the brother Knights.

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The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 in South Philadelphia is holding our annual Spring Diaper Drive! All donations raised benefit the women and children served by the incredible people of Mercy Hospice and Legacy of Life Foundation, located right here in the City of Philadelphia..

For mothers in need, diapers are often a heavy financial burden. Food stamps and WIC do not cover diapers, and babies need up to 12 diapers a day to stay clean, dry and healthy. The Knights of Columbus asks you to join them in addressing this need for Philadelphia mothers and their children.

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Donation Drop Locations:

Epiphany of Our Lord Parish - 1121 Jackson St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19148
St. Paul Parish - 808 S. Hutchinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia - 1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Spring Diaper Drive

2026 S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival

The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council would like to invite everyone to the 2026 Italian Market Festival and Procession of the Saints this May! It is without question one of our Council’s favorite days of the year.

This year the council will be processing with our Mother Cabrini Statue, as well as the San Salvador statue housed at Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi church in the Italian Market. We will also be carrying the banner of our order’s founder, Blessed Fr. Michael J McGivney, as well as that of Servant of God, Father Bill Atkinson OSA.

Please stop by our booth at the festival. All proceeds raised help support our works and partner ministries here in Philadelphia.

Thank you to our hosts in the 9th Street Italian Market, and to all of the volunteers from Saint Paul and Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi.

Vivat Jesus!

Flag Presentation to Council - Feast Day of St. Augustine Mass

On August 24, the Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 were honored to be presented an American flag 🇺🇸 by our brother Knight, SSgt Nicholas Cammaroto, of the Catholic Military Apostolate of the United States. This flag was flown in combat while he was on deployment, and was received on behalf of the Council by Father David Cregan, O.S.A., Ph.D. of the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova

Our council would like to express our tremendous gratitude for this great honor, and to thank Brother Nick for his incredible service to our country. The flag will be housed at Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church.

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