The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center Discover Father McGivney's life & legacy, imitate his benevolent outreach, & invoke his intercession. McGivney (1852-1890).
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Established on November 1, 2020, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center advances the vision of Knights of Columbus founder Blessed Michael J. The fraternal organization this New Haven, Conn., priest established on the principles of unity, charity and fraternity more than a century ago remains a strong influence in the lives of millions of its members, inviting them to be missionary discipl

es after Father McGivney’s example. The McGivney Center welcomes visitors to learn about this holy priest’s life and legacy, imitate his benevolent outreach to the needy and the outcast, and invoke his heavenly intercession. The Pilgrimage Center is the new manifestation of the Knights of Columbus Museum, established in 1982 as a nonprofit institution serving the general public through exhibitions of history, art, and faith. The center will continue that mission by serving as an archive for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council and maintaining a permanent gallery showcasing the organization's history, as well as its focus on Father McGivney. It is located at 1 State Street in New Haven, CT, conveniently off the downtown exit from either I-91 or I-95. It is three blocks from Union Station (Amtrak, Hartford Line, Metro-North Railroad, Shoreline East Railroad and Greyhound).

Enjoy the exhibit “Illustrating America: Columbia Magazine Covers” before it closes! Visit the Blessed Michael McGivney ...
09/01/2026

Enjoy the exhibit “Illustrating America: Columbia Magazine Covers” before it closes! Visit the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center to discover humorous, sentimental, and nostalgic illustrations featuring everyday American life of the 1950s to the 1980s that served as the cover art for Columbia, the official magazine of the Knights of Columbus. Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/illustrating-america/

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Columbia, the monthly magazine of the Knights of Columbus, featured illustrated covers from 1921 until 1988, at which time color photography replaced the illustrations.

Many thanks to the Diocese of Bridgeport’s Fairfield County Catholic for their coverage of our temporary exhibit “Rememb...
08/31/2026

Many thanks to the Diocese of Bridgeport’s Fairfield County Catholic for their coverage of our temporary exhibit “Remembering 9/11: 25 Years Later.” Read the article on page 8 of the July/August 2026 issue:https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/reduced-july-august-2026-issue.pdf

Mark the 25th anniversary and honor the victims, their families, and the heroes with a visit to this temporary exhibit, open through October 11, 2026.

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Time is running out to save as we celebrate with free economy shipping on orders of $25 or more at the Blessed Michael M...
08/29/2026

Time is running out to save as we celebrate with free economy shipping on orders of $25 or more at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center Gift Shop online! Don’t delay- offer ends August 30. Shop now at McGivneyCenterGiftShop.com

Our thanks to the New Haven Independent for their coverage of our exhibit "In God We Trust: The Knights of Columbus and ...
08/28/2026

Our thanks to the New Haven Independent for their coverage of our exhibit "In God We Trust: The Knights of Columbus and the American Experience!" Read the article at the link below and then plan your visit! Explore how the history of the United States over its 250 years helped shape the founding and development of an American born institution in this exhibit, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission.

Told in K of C's museum's "In God We Trust" exhibition.

Since 1776, American Catholics have proclaimed a love of God and country. Explore how the history of the United States o...
08/28/2026

Since 1776, American Catholics have proclaimed a love of God and country. Explore how the history of the United States over its 250 years helped shape the founding and development of an American-born Catholic institution in the exhibit “In God We Trust: The Knights of Columbus and the American Experience.” Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/in-god-we-trust/

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08/27/2026
The 20th century illustrations of Columbia, the official magazine of the Knights of Columbus, supplemented the written c...
08/27/2026

The 20th century illustrations of Columbia, the official magazine of the Knights of Columbus, supplemented the written content and entertained readers. Explore this humorous, sentimental, & nostalgic art featuring everyday life of the 1950s to the 1980s in the exhibit “Illustrating America: Columbia Magazine Covers,” open through September 6, 2026. Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/illustrating-america/

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08/26/2026

New Haven Exhibit Reflects on Terrorist Attacks of 9/11 Archdiocese News | August 26, 2026 Through Oct. 11, a temporary exhibit at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center remembers all the victims, their families and the heroes who saved the lives of countless people on Sept. 11, 2001. PHOTO....

This summer, thousands of American Catholics have venerated the first-class relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, which ...
08/26/2026

This summer, thousands of American Catholics have venerated the first-class relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, which traveled from Paray-le-Monial, France. Don’t miss your chance to pray with these relics while they are available at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center from today, Wednesday, August 26 through Saturday, August 29. Public veneration available each day from 10am to 4pm.

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September 11, 2001, brought out the best in humanity towards one another, and Knights were among those who answered the ...
08/25/2026

September 11, 2001, brought out the best in humanity towards one another, and Knights were among those who answered the call to help a grieving United States heal and rebuild. Mark the 25th anniversary and honor the victims, their families, and the heroes with a visit to our temporary exhibit, “Remembering 9/11: 25 Years Later,” open through October 11, 2026. Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/remembering-911-25-years-later/

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06511

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Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
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