#4597 The Dr. Tillman Briggs Council works closely with Christ the King Parish and the communities of Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and the Canadian Forces Base (19 Wing) in the Comox Valley. It has an outstanding record of accomplishments over a half century of service providing funds and volunteer labour for various projects in both the parish and the surrounding communities.
About Our Council
Dr. Tillman Briggs Council #4597, in District 2, was founded in 1958 through the efforts of Dr. Tillman Briggs, MacKenzie Witzel, James Rennis, John Langan, and with the blessing of Fr. John Tunner. It is named after Dr. Tillman Briggs, who was the instigator and first President of the Columbus Club formed in 1957, the precursor of the current Council which became a reality in April 1958 with the investiture of 51 members. The Dr. Tillman Briggs Council works closely with Christ the King Parish and the communities of Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and the Canadian Forces Base (19 Wing) in the Comox Valley. It has an outstanding record of accomplishments over a half century of service providing funds and volunteer labour for various projects in both the parish and the surrounding communities. Council #4597 has, throughout the years, been recognized with many awards for their efforts and contributions.
Grand Knight – Larry Jangula
Past Grand Knight – Wayne Schaad
Chaplain – Fr.
Deputy Grand Knight – Mike Englehart
Chancellor – Ronald O’Reilly
Recording Secretary – Leif-Erik Wadelius
Financial Secretary – Helmut Schuld
Treasurer – Mark Toth
Lecturer – Philip Riley
Advocate – Barry Kruger
Warden – Dennis Pilchak
Inside Guard – Ken Davidson
Outside Guard – Paul Riley
Trustee 3rd Year – Cec Afonso
Trustee 2nd Year – Bill Fitzgerald
Trustee 1st Year – Len Aylward
Contact Information
Location: 1599 Tunner Drive in Courtenay
Parish office: 334-4716
Email: grandknight@kofc4597.org
or
Grand Knight Larry Jangula
ljangula@shaw.ca
MAILING ADDRESS & LOCATION:
Knights of Columbus #4597
Box 3822
Courtenay BC, V9N 7P2
