Tartans associated with the Catholic Church

[Chas]

Yet another tartan question -- I'm just full of 'em -- although some say it
I looked at the tartan registry and found it to be a great tool. But I was wondering if anyone knew of any tartan specifically associated with the Roman Catholic church, or any organisations such as the Knights of Columbus -- or which I am a member.
I haven't seen anything in any stuff from the Knights. I would imagine that it is possible that the Irish and UK counterparts, the Knights of Saint Columbanus or Knights of St Columba, have a tartan, but I probably wouldn't be entitled to wear it.
Just curious
Tony

They might have, but they haven't registered it.

The information held within The Scottish Register of Tartans for the "St. Columba (one green)" tartan is shown below.

STA ref: 2383
STWR ref: 2383
Designer: MacDonald, Peter
Tartan date: 01/10/1996
Registration date: This tartan was recorded prior to the launch of The Scottish Register of Tartans.
Category: District

Restrictions: None

Registration notes: Commercial version with only one shade of green. Designed by Peter MacDonald for St.Columba's Church, Groline on Mull to commemorate the 1400th aniversary of St. Columba's death. Tartan Society entry states 'Based on all the natural colours of Iona, this tartan was designed to raise money to restore a church roof.





The information held within The Scottish Register of Tartans for the "St. Columba (two greens)" tartan is shown below.

STA ref: 3219
STWR ref: none
Designer: MacDonald, Peter
Tartan date: Not Specified
Registration date: This tartan was recorded prior to the launch of The Scottish Register of Tartans.
Category: Corporate

Restrictions: None

Registration notes: Designed by Peter MacDonald for St.Columba's Church on Mull to commemorate the 1400th anniversary of St. Columba's death. This is the original version which had seven colours including two shades of green. #2383 (original Scottish Tartans Authority reference) is a simplified version for production. Scottish Tartans Society described this tartan as 'Based on all the natural colours of Iona, this tartan was designed to raise money to restore a church roof.' See www.celticoriginals.com.



So if the Knights of Columbus want a tartan, you will be the one to design it. Do they have a uniform or dress code? It might be an idea to start there and get permission first.

Regards

Chas