The Madonna Council Knights of Columbus Council was established on May 11, 1924, in North Tonawanda, New York. Its first location was on the corner of Wheatfield Street and Payne Avenue. On March 1, 1978, it completed construction of its current building at 755 Erie Avenue, and changed its original name of North Tonawanda Council to Madonna Council #2535.
The Madonna Council is affiliated with both catholic churches located in the community, Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish and Saint Jude’s Parish.
The Council provides a wide variety of opportunities for members and their families to get together in projects and activities that are both enjoyable and that benefit both the church and the community.
Each day, the Knights of Columbus provides its members with the opportunity to discover the importance of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism to our community, the country, and the world.
Join Us
If you are not a member and are a practicing Catholic, won’t you consider joining us? You can do so by completing the application in the Join Us section, or by calling 716-693-5470.
Madonna Council Officers
Chaplin – Father Rob Orlowski
Grand Knight – Dave Shine, (716-863-2049)
Deputy Grand Knight – George Hartsock, PGK (716-909-5201)
Financial Secretary – Alex Cunningham, PGK, (716-693-9067)
Chancellor – Dave Lewis
Treasurer – Richard Vivian, PGK, (716-695-1950)
Recorder – Tony Hempel, PGK
Warden – Albert Baker Sr.
Advocate – David Heim
Inside Guard – Tim Hanavan
Outside Guard – Charlie Pearce
Outside Guard – Bob Wagner
Trustee – Paul Hempel, PGK
Trustee – Stan Piskorowski, PGK
Trustee – Lyle Dewiel, PGK
Insurance Agent – Mike Gruszewski, (716-579-4312)