On February 22, 1900, the first Fourth Degree exemplification or degree ceremony was held in New York City. The Fourth Degree imparts a lesson on the virtue of patriotism. Today there are some 300,000 Fourth Degree Knights out of the total 1.7 million member Knights of Columbus.

Local units, called assemblies, draw their members from Knights of Columbus councils. The qualifications for membership in the Fourth Degree are: membership in the Knights for at least one year and being a Third Degree Knight.

The primary purpose of Fourth Degree membership is to foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large and encourage active Catholic citizenship. As a Fourth Degree Knight members have the opportunity to become part of the assembly's color corps. Color corps members regularly take part in civic events such as parades and wreath-laying ceremonies, and in ecclesial functions at Catholic churches

Color Corps members are recognized widely by their distinctive attire of tuxedo, feathered hat (chapeau), cape and sword. The various colored capes and chapeau feathers denote different officer positions within the Fourth Degree. For information about joining the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus

St. Michael the Archangel Assembly # 3026 was awarded Assembly status on March 5, 2007. 

Our first Faithful Navigator is Walt Atzert.

We currently meet on the 2nd Tuesdays of each month at St. Mary’s of the Grove on N. Boulevard in Tampa.

Browse our Web site for more information about St. Michael the Archangel Assembly # 3026 and the 4th degree Knights of Columbus. If you have any questions or would like to speak with a St. Michael the Archangel Assembly # 3026 representative, please e-mail us anytime.