Bishop Eldon B Schuster Council 1493 was founded in 1910. It is named after Bishop Eldon B Schuster who served as Bishop of Great Falls from 1961 until 1978. The Council works closely with Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Ann's Cathedral, Corpus Christi and Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel Parishes and the community in and around Great Falls, MT, providing funds for various projects. Members are active participants in their parish. The Knights of Columbus was founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The order was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Today, Father McGivney is being considered for sainthood.

VWAS provides free and confidential services to all crime victims. We offer assistance through the criminal justice system, provide support inside and outside of the court room, track court case information and keep victims/witnesses informed about criminal cases, assist with Orders of Protections (Restraining Orders), jail release notifications, educate and advocate for victim rights, provide moral and emotional support, contact prosecutors on behalf of victims to ensure needs and concerns are being addressed, and provide information and referrals to other agencies as needed.

To honor and recognize all Veterans of all branches of military service to the United States of America in peace and war. A veteran is defined as any man or woman of any age who has served in any branch of the military of the United States of America in any capacity. To equally honor Veterans living or deceased. Call us today at 406-454-9070 to learn more about the Veterans Memorial. We'll be happy to answer your questions.