District 101 exemplifies six new Brothers!
- Sat, Dec 13, 2025 7:35 AM

An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held at St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689 in Clinton Township on December 11, 2025.
A total of 6 men became Knights of Columbus in District 101. St. Thecla Council 12403 welcomed 1 new member while Council 11689 welcomed 5 new members.
The new members for 11689 are Robert Purdue, Luke Purdue,Chris Rojem, Dennis Kubczak, Fred Nienstedt. Jeff Bishop became a member of Council 12403.
Also present at the ceremony with me were Supreme Council Field Agent Don Wesley, Detroit Archdiocesan Membership Director Wally Papciak, 11689 Grand Knight Gary Skarb, 12402 Grand Knight David Schweiger.
Congratulations and welcome to our new members.
Paul Thorn
Detroit Archdiocese East
St. Mary of the Hills Council #13950
Knights of Columbus