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The Knights of Peter Claver
Saint Peter Claver, S.J., was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdu who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans. Wikipedia- Born: June 26, 1581, Verdú, Spain
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Died: September 8, 1654, Cartagena, Colombia
The Knights of Peter Claver was originally founded November 7, 1909 in Mobile Alabama as an organization to allow men of color membership in a Catholic fraternal society. The organization was incorporated July 12, 1911 at Mobile, Alabama.
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Knights of Peter Claver Council #268
St. Juliana Council #268 was established through Mr. Henry Lacour, Sr. (founder) and several other men of the parish. Mr. Willie Davis served as the first Grand Knight. The purpose of this organization is to render service to God and His Holy Church, both recognizing the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man and assisting in the growth and prosperity of the Catholic Church.
Requirements of Membership
All members must be confirmed, practicing Catholics, who are at least 18 years of age. Please contact Mr. Paul Desselle, Sir Grand Knight at (318) 442-5373.
The Meritorious Fourth Degree is the highest degree of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. Members of the Fourth Degree Knights are addressed as “Sir Knight,” and members of the Fourth Degree Ladies of Grace are addressed as “Gracious Lady.” At the present time, there are approximately 900 Sir Knights and 1,620 Gracious Ladies throughout the Order. Sir Grand Knight Paul Desselle and Sir Knight Tommy Milo have attained this honor.
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Junior Knights
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Ladies Auxiliary Court #268
St. Juliana Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Court #268, was organized in 1986. The intent and purpose of this national, state, and local Catholic organization is to render service to God and His Holy Church, to be faithful to its doctrines, to be sensitive to the needs of the Church, the family, our fellow man, and the community. Our goal is to promote friendship, unity, and Christian charity.
Requirements for Membership
All members must be confirmed, practicing Catholics, who are at least 18 years of age. Contact Mrs. Marjorie James, Gracious Grand Lady, at (318) 792-4202.
The need for a meritorious degree was first considered in 1917, and the Fourth Degree Knights were established in 1926. The Fourth Degree Ladies of Grace were authorized in 1979, and the first Ladies of Grace Chapters were established in February, 1981. Today, there are 48 Assemblies and 47 Chapters throughout the United States. Gracious Grand Lady Marjorie James and Gracious Lady Betty LaCour have attained this honor.
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Junior Daughters, Court #268
The Junior Daughters Division of the Knights of Peter Claver was organized August 5, 1930 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Elizabeth Thomas and Fannie Jones were the organizers of the Junior Daughters. The Junior Daughters operate under the authority of the Ladies Auxiliary. The Junior Daughters are devoted to becoming Marian catechists and to the goals of the Knights of Peter Claver. Membership is open to Catholic girls from two weeks after their First Holy Communion to their 18th birthday. If you are interested in becoming a part of this organization, contact
Mrs. Valerie Bayone-Bandy, Junior Daughters Counselor, at (318)
229-0046 or Mrs. Angela Lee, Assistant Junior Daughters
Counselor, at (318) 613-8773.
The 2014 Officers of the Junior Daughters, Court #268 are:
Taniyah Johnson, Junior Grand Lady
Chardonnay Boyd, Vice Junior Grand Lady
Aaliyah Greenhouse, Junior Recording Secretary
Tatyana Horn, Junior Financial Secretary
Kennedi Kirklin, Junior Treasurer
Taylar Lee, Junior Mistress-at-Arms
Evelyn Boyd, Junior Guard