The purpose of our organization is three fold - faith, patriotism, and fraternalism.

Faith has been first and foremost in our minds and hearts since inception and continues every time we gather together for meetings and socials. We pledge ourselves to remain practicing Catholics in all that the term implies. We are active participants in parish organizations, programs, and activities.

Patriotism is the second purpose. Our founding members (immigrants) wanted to pay respect to this country, their new home. One way was by becoming citizens of the United States, respecting the laws and government. They became businessmen contributing to this nation's growth, became local politicians, policemen, and firemen within their communities, and joining the military to protect their new found freedoms. This continues today as many of our members are very active in community programs, committees, and politics. Additionally, at each meeting, we pledge allegiance to the flag, fly our flags on holidays, vote, put flags on graves at cemeteries, and demonstrate other ways of support.

Fraternalism is the third purpose. As Christians we are expected to love all men. As members of the YMI, we extend our hand to each other in brotherly love and call each other "brother" Socials held within each council or by Grand Council is meant to be an opportunity to get to know each other, share thoughts, and build a lifelong friendship. Family and family values are very important, so families are included in all our functions. This is part of the reason the YMI Education Foundation was formed to help support the school-aged children of deceased members to continue their education and relieve some of the stress upon the widow. A newsletter, "Under the Lamp Post", is sent out bimonthly informing the membership of the goings-on at each of the councils and at the Grand Council level.