This article is about the organisation in Australia. For the organisation in New Zealand, see Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand).
Knights of the Southern Cross
Abbreviation
KSC
Formation
1919
Type
Catholic fraternal service
Headquarters
PO Box 216, Campbell, ACT, Australia, 2612
Supreme Knight
Brian Cooper
Key people
Patrick Minahan and Joseph Lynch
Website
ksca.org.au
The Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) is a Catholic fraternal order committed to promoting the Christian way of life throughout Australia.
The Order was founded in Sydney in 1919 with the approval of the Catholic Bishops of Australia. When it was formed, the purpose of the organisation was correcting discrimination against Catholics, particularly in employment.
In 1922 it merged with its Victorian counterpart the Knights of St. Francis Xavier.[1]
In 1922, branches were formed in Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and in New Zealand. In 1923, a branch was established in Tasmania.
Branches operate in many Catholic Parishes throughout Australia and membership is open to Catholic men over the age of 18.
St. Mary MacKillop is patron saint of the Knights of the Southern Cross.
The order also established the non-profit aged care organisation, Southern Cross Care.
^"Who we are". Knights of the Southern Cross - Australia. 2004. Archived from the original on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
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