State Program Award Winners
- Sat, May 24, 2025 10:41 PM
A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Outstanding Councils
On behalf of our Order, I extend profound gratitude to all councils that participated in this years’ Service Program Awards, Family of the Year recognition, and the prestigious Fr. Michael McGivney Award programs. Your dedicated service exemplifies the core principles of our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney.
At the 2025 State Convention Awards Program, we recognized the winners for State Program Award in each of the Faith in Action categories. Congratulations to:
FAITH
Father Peter Robertson Council 7582 – Freeland, MI.
Grand Knight: Brian Haremski
Eucharistic Procession
FAMILY
Father William F. Welch Council 11756 – Port Huron, MI.
Grand Knight: Mark Rummel
Feeding the Hungry in St. Clair County.
COMMUNITY
Au Lac Council 10724 – Ira Township, MI
Grand Knight: Patrick A. Bohr
Veterans Memorial Project
LIFE
St. Mary of the Hills Council 13950 – Rochester Hills, MI
Grand Knight: Thomas Schenk
Special Olympics Initiative
Each participating council has demonstrated exceptional commitment to our four pillars: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Through your service programs, you've touched countless lives in our communities, supported families in need, and strengthened the Catholic faith.
The impact of your service programs—whether in Faith, Family, Community, or Life initiatives—extends far beyond the immediate benefits. You're creating lasting positive changes that honors our Order's mission.
Special recognition goes to the councils that submitted a chaplain for the State Blessed Michael McGivney Award. There were many submissions, and all were great candidates for the award, and it was very tough to choose just one winner. At the 2025 State Convention Awards Program, we recognized Fr. Christopher Jarvis from Council 9979. Fr. Jarvis’ faith and devotion to the Eucharist is a true testament to the Catholic Church.
To our Family of the Year nominees: you embody the sacred bonds of family life that our Order holds dear. Your examples inspire us all to strengthen our own family relationships and support families throughout our communities. At the 2025 State Convention Awards Program, we recognized the Mandziuk Family for the Family of the Year award.
All the entry books for Service Program of the Year, Family of the Year, and State Blessed Michael McGivney awards will be posted on the state website later this month.
Thank you for your tireless dedication to the principles of the Knights of Columbus. Your exemplary service makes our Order stronger and our communities better.
As we continue to build our faith and service, let’s not forget to extend an invitation to those brothers who are not yet a member of this great organization. Together we can grow and do great things!
Vivat Jesus!"
Matthew Wierzgac
State Program Director