The Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT was founded in 1889 by a group of men of Czech descent. The initials “KJT” stand for the name of the society in the Czech language, “Katolicka Jednota Texaska”. Membership is open to all Christians.
St. John Neumann Society # 131 was established at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in 1985, under the leadership of Monsignor George Tydlacka.
Current Officers:- President – Joe Banda
- Vice President – Raymond Muniz Jr.
- Secretary – Nora Sanchez
- Treasurer – Jose A. Sanchez Jr.
The KJT’s mission is to provide fraternal, financial and insurance programs for its members and to promote family relationships through fraternal activities of its societies and religious programs of the Catholic Church. Volunteerism among its societies for parish, community and civic related causes is also encouraged.