Links to St. Nicholas Societies & Organizations

Centro Studi Nicolaiani

Center for Nicholas Studies
Bari, Italy
SITE IN ITALIAN, ENGLISH & RUSSIAN

This institute in Bari, Italy, the home of St. Nicholas' tomb, carries out academic research and publication regarding St. Nicholas. It is part of the Domenican monastery at the Basilica di San Nicola.
Confraternity of St. Nicholas

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Wheeling, West Virginian, USA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SITE

The Confraternity encourages prayer and fasting for the protection of all children. Though under the approval of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, registration is open to all Catholics, Others are encouraged to follow the confraternity obligations.
Order of St. Nicholas

Eparchy of Newton, Melkite Greek Catholic Church
West Roxbury, Massachusetts
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SITE

Founded in 1991, the order's members exhibit Christian stewardship; promote the interests and welfare of the sick and needy; contribute time, talent and treasure to approved Diocesan agencies to promote the welfare of the unfortunate; and advance and promote existing projects and help create new ones devoted to helping the Melkite Eparchy in meeting its spiritual, temporal and humanitarian needs.
Nikolaus Aktion

Malteaser
Order of Malta
Cologne, Germany
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

The Malteaser Nikolaus Aktion sponsors 170 operations with 2200 volunteers serving the elderly, lonely and those in need.
Chlausengesellschaft

Nicholas Organization
Menzingen, Switzerland
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE
Sankt Niklausengesellschaft

St. Claus Men's club
Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland
SITE IN GERMAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH & ITALIAN

The club consists of over 1600 men who are responsible for the yearly parade. Club members charitable giving supports needy children and older people in the village.
St. Niklaus-Gruppe Wil

St. Nicholas Group Wil
Wil, Switzerland
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

The group provides hundreds of St. Nicholas visits to homes, schools and churches in seven towns.
St. Nikolausgesellschaft der Stadt Zürich

St. Nicolas-Association of Zurich/Switzerland
Zürich, Switzerland
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

Founded in 1947, 100 Nicholases and Schmutzlis, together with many other volunteers and supporters carry on extensive charitable activity in the name of St. Nicholas of Myra. Over 20,000 gingerbreads are distributed at the annual parade and about 1200 visits are made. It is giving and loving without asking who or why. Their work extends throughout Switzerland and beyond, providing financial help and other assistance year around.
Schweizer Chlausenverzeichnis

Swiss Saint Nicholas Society Sites
Switzerland
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

Links to Saint Nicholas organizations in every part of Switzerland.
Sint-Nicolaasgenootschap Vlaanderen

Saint-Nicholas Society Flanders
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
FLEMISH LANGUAGE SITE

The first of the St. Nicholas societies, it encourages initiatives centered on Saint Nicholas and the legends and popular customs surrounding him. The society's primary object is to study, preserve and restore the figure and customs of Saint Nicholas in Flanders and in the town of Sint-Niklaas in particular. It provides training for those wishing to be Sinterklaas—by providing background on the saint, how to talk with children, and information on managing the costume.
St. Niklausvereinigung

St. Nicholas Association
Buchs / Grabs, Switzerland
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

The association has around 70 members who provide 200 home visits during the four days before St Nicholas Day. They provide training for new Niklausen and the town celebration ends with songs and stories in the church.
Knights of St. Nicholas

Crescent City, Illinois, USA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SITE

Professional Santas whose core values are fidelity, charity, and service, following in the footsteps of St. Nicholas. Knights are recognized for knowledge of St. Nicholas and for following a code of conduct and ethics.
Bündnis Nikolaus komm in unser Haus

Alliance: Nicholas, come into our house
Cologne, Germany
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

Alliance formed by organizations and groups to 1) help families and children know who St. Nicholas is, 2) take the message to the larger public, and 3) support fair trade and equitable distribution of wealth.
Nikolausaktion der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart

Nicholas Initiative of the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart
Rottenburg-Stuttgart, Germany
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

Initiative to restore Bishop St. Nicholas in Germany; chocolate bishops, stickers and posters are made available for group distribution.
Vorfahrt für den Nikolaus

Priority for Nicholas
Diocese of Speyer & Trier
Speyer, Germany
Trier, Germany
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

Organized under the auspices of the diocese, all day care centers, classrooms and other groups are invited to take a stand against excessive consumption. Resources are provided to assist groups with activities.
Stitchting Vrienden van Sinterklaas

Nieuw-Amsterdam, The Netherlands
DUTCH LANGUAGE SITE

The foundation aims to preserve Sinterklaas heritage.
St. Niklaus-Komitee Kägiswil

GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

The organization began in 1961, growing out of the local parish. It coordinates all events related to St. Nicholas—procession, home, hospital, care center visits and more
Grupp ta’ l-Armar 6 ta’ Dicembru Siggiewi

Siggiewi, Malta
MALTESE LANGUAGE SITE

Site for the group responsible for the December festival street decorations. The site has photos of many aspects of the festival.
Sint Nicolaasgenootschap Nederland

Saint Nicholas Society, the Netherlands
Veldhoven, The Netherlands
DUTCH LANGUAGE SITE

Sister society to the Flanders group, it pursues similar purposes, including training resources for Sinterklasses. Site is in Dutch, but still of interest to those who don't read Dutch.
St. Nicholas Society ~ English Speaking

Canterbury, England

This society, like those on the Continent, works to increase interest, learning, and appreciation of the tradition of St Nicholas, especially in England.
St. Nicholas Center

Holland, Michigan USA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SITE

Comprehensive website with information and complete resources for families, churches and schools—really, everything about St. Nicholas. A museum-quality exhibit will be have a permanent home in the St. Nicholas Faith & Justice Center at Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia. VTS will also host the website as part of their Life-Long Learning Center.
Confrérie Saint-Nicolas de Yutz

Brotherhood of Saint-Nicolas of Yutz
Yutz, Lorraine, France
FRENCH LANGUAGE SITE

Founded in 1650 as an aid association, now no longer giving loans, the organization continues its charitable tradition. The group organizes the annual Saint-Nicolas procession, holds a children's procession to transmit heritage, and proceeds from the St-Nicolas market stall are given to charity.
St. Nikolaus Wohlen

Wohlen, Canton Aargau, Switzerland
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

Founded in 1941, the organization provides training for Nikolaus and Schmutzli and schedules over 200 family visits in Wohlen and Anglikon
Chlausezunft

Egerkingen, Switzerland
GERMAN LANGUAGE SITE

Formed in 1998 to take responsibility for the St Nicholas tradition and customs in Egerkingen. The group organizes the St. Nicholas festival and more.