MARIAN COUNCIL #3801

In 1952 a group of men in Pompton Lakes began holding meetings at various places to discuss the possibility of organizing a Knights of Columbus Council in the area. These meetings continued on into 1953 at which time a Columbian Club was formed and the ground work was finally laid for the future council. Their efforts were crowned with success on March 21, 1954, when Marian Council #3801 was instituted by the Supreme Council.

The Most Reverend James T. McNulty, then Bishop of the Diocese of Paterson, honored Marian Council with his presence at the exemplification of the first degree. The Council was dedicated to the Blessed Mother and the Memorare has been recited at the conclusion of each meeting from that day to this, in her honor.

The Council has sponsored Boy Scout Troop #38, in Pompton Lakes since its investure on January 27, 1955. Shortly after the Council also organized Cub Scout Pack #38. Both youth groups are still serving the young boys today.