Knights of Columbus emblem San Carlos Council #2596 Knights of Columbus, Fort Myers, Florida

Catholic men serving St. Francis Xavier Parish

Charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, put to work for our parish and our neighbors in Fort Myers.

Named a Star Council for 2025–2026, the Order's highest award for a local council.

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How to join

Membership is open to practicing Catholic men 18 and older. You can start online in a few minutes.

  1. Apply online

    Go to kofc.org/join and fill out the short form.

  2. Choose our council

    When asked, enter council number 2596 so you're placed with St. Francis Xavier.

  3. Come to a meeting

    Join us the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. We open with a decade of the Rosary.

Upcoming events

Council meetings are for members. Breakfasts, drives and other events are open to the whole parish.

    Our work

    What the council does for the parish, St. Francis Xavier School and the wider community.

    Supporting seminarians

    Gifts and fundraising for young men from our parish who are studying for the priesthood.

    Catholic education

    Donations to the Catholic Education Awareness Fund, which gives scholarships to Knights' children attending local Catholic schools.

    Charity close to home

    Support for the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society and other local charities that serve families in need.

    Youth and families

    The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge for local kids, parish events like Trunk or Treat, and help for Scouts and other youth groups.

    Council officers, 2026–2027

    Grand Knight
    Nick Lesniak
    Deputy Grand Knight
    Dennis Ocampo
    Chaplain
    Fr. Steve Clemente
    Chancellor
    Jake Skinner
    Financial Secretary
    Wayne Dickie
    Treasurer
    Terry Austin
    Recorder
    Dean Shroka
    Advocate
    Ed Peres
    Warden
    Scott McKellar
    Inside Guard
    Aldrin Rodrigues
    Outside Guard
    Torey Snyder
    Trustees
    Albert Dambrose, Jeff Shott, John Tierney

    Contact us

    Questions about joining or an event? Call the St. Francis Xavier parish office at 239-334-2161 and ask for info on the Knights. OR EMAIL KnightsofColumbus2596@outlook.com

    Mailing address

    Knights of Columbus Council #2596
    P.O. Box 788
    Fort Myers, FL 33902

    Where we meet

    St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall
    2050 Heitman Street
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
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    Our parish

    St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
    2057 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
    stfrancisfm.org