Foundation
It was founded in Nashville, Tennessee by James J. McLoughlin, D. N. Burke, John Broderick, and John McDonald. The first meeting was held, 23 April 1877, at Emmett Hall, Nashville, with James J. McLoughlin as temporary chairman. At the second meeting, 1 May 1877, the first permanent branch was organized with J. J. McLoughlin, president, and John McDonald, secretary.
The name selected for the new organization was the Order of United Catholics, which was subsequently changed, on the recommendation of Bishop P. A. Feehan, of Nashville, to Catholic Knights of America. The bishop gave his approval to the new society, and accepted the office of spiritual director. In June, 1877, plans were drawn up for the establishment of a supreme council form of government, and branches were organized in Grafton, West Virginia; Louisville, Kentucky; New Albany, Indiana; and Galion, Ohio.
The first session of the supreme council was held in Louisville, Kentucky, 9 July 1878. Sixteen branches were represented; a supreme constitution was adopted, the Hon. W. C. Smith of Louisville was elected first Supreme President, and Bishop Feehan was chosen Supreme Spirltual Director. At the second annual session, held in Indianapolis 8 July 1879, seventy-two branches were represented. It was then decided to hold biennial sessions.
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