In 1882, Father Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in Connecticut. In 1904, a Council was established in Lincoln Diocese. Over fifty Councils are currently active in the Diocese. Four key principles characterize the Knights of Columbus: charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Some of their works include support of the Magisterium, promotion of the pro-life cause, aid to handicapped persons, support of truly Catholic healthcare, vocation promotion, community involvement, and aid to Catholic education. Two recent building projects include: the Knights of Columbus Bell Tower at the diocesan seminary in Seward and the Knights Court town house community and clubhouse in Lincoln.
Columbian Squires is a junior organization of the Knights of Columbus. This organization helps young men acquire attitudes and skills of leadership. There are Columbian Squire Circles in Wahoo, Lincoln, McCook, Hastings, and David City. These Circles sponsor activities like toy drives, food pantry collections, picnics, swimming parties, baseball games, corporate communions, and a Christmas party at Villa Marie School.
Knights of Columbus Councils within the Diocese of Lincoln
| Abie/Bruno | Hastings (St. Cecilia) | McCook |
| Arapahoe/Cambridge | Hastings (St. Michael) | Minden |
| Ashland/Greenwood | Hebron | Nebraska City |
| Auburn | Holdrege | North Platte (St. Patrick) |
| Aurora/Giltner | Imperial | Orleans |
| Beatrice | Indianola | Osceola/Shelby |
| Beaver Crossing/Utica | Lawrence | Plattsmouth |
| Brainard | Lincoln (Blessed Sacrament) | Roseland |
| Cortland | Lincoln (Cathedral) | Seward |
| Crete | Lincoln (Newman Center) | Shelby |
| Davey (St. Mary/St. Patrick) | Lincoln (North American Martyrs) | Stratton/Benkelman |
| David City | Lincoln (Sacred Heart) | Superior |
| Dawson/Shubert | Lincoln (St. Francis) | Sutton/Harvard |
| Denton | Lincoln (St. John) | Syracuse |
| Doniphan | Lincoln (St. Joseph) | Tecumseh |
| Exeter/Friend | Lincoln (St. Mary) | Valparaiso |
| Fairbury | Lincoln (St. Michael) | Wahoo |
| Falls City | Lincoln (St. Patrick) | Wilber/Tobias |
| Geneva/Grafton/Shickley | Lincoln (St. Peter) | Wymore |
| Grant | Lincoln (St. Teresa) | York |
| Lincoln (Cristo Rey) |
Fourth Degree Assemblies within the Diocese of Lincoln
| 595 | BISHOP KUCERA | Lincoln |
| 599 | BISHOP JAMES V. CASEY | Hebron |
| 600 | ANGELO GUISEPPE RONCALLI | McCook |
| 603 | FATHER JOSEPH HERBER | Nebraska City |
| 608 | POPE PIUS XII | Hastings |
| 2023 | MSGR. LUKE MANDEVILLE | York/Seward/Aurora/Utica/Beaver Crossing |
| 3146 | ST. JOHN PAUL II | Beatrice/Cortland |
| 3301 | ST THOMAS AQUINAS | David City |
| 3303 | ST. JOHN NEUMANN | Wahoo |
| 3640 | ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT | Lincoln |
