State Faith Director Kevin Duffy invites everyone to join us for the 2026 Living Rosary at the Michigan State Capitol on Septemer 13th.
Click here to watch the video: Video invitation for the 2026 Living Rosary
On August 20, Council 16169 held an exemplification. Three men joined and became members of Council 16169, and 1 man joined and became a member of Council 3292. Congratulations to our new brothers.
You are cordially invited to attend a Human Dignity Formation Day on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at
Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Offered by the Archdiocesan Gospel of Life Ministry and co-sponsored by Blessed Solanus Casey
Guild of the Catholic Medical Association and the Knights of Columbus.
COST: $20 (includes lunch)
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
8:30 a.m. Registration & Hospitality
9:00-10:45 Morning Formation Sessions
11:00 a.m. "White Mass" for Health Care Professionals
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Presentation on the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey
1:30 p.m. Conclusion
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Healing the Wounded: Hope and Healing after Abortion
Welcoming the Stranger: Accompaniment, Belonging, and Parish Response
Honoring Life to its Natural End: Authentic Catholic Compassion at the End of Life
District 504 held an Installation of Officers ceremony at St. Mary Queen of Angels parish in Swartz Creek on Sunday, August 16th. District Deputy Mike Trundle installed officers of councils 6694 (Swartz Creek), 6742 (Grand Blanc), 7418 (Fenton) and 8489 (Flushing). Assisting in the ceremony was Swartz Creek Chaplain Fr. Louis Ekka and District Warden Dan Cross.
John F Kennedy Council 5460 held a soccer challenge August 15 at St Malachy Summerfest. Pictured are some of the kids and Council members and Diocesan and Membership Directors Program.
Congratulations to Tyler Haslem for being named the Au Lac Council Youth of the Month for August 2026! Tyler is the son of John and Beth Ann Haslem and is an 8th grade student at Marine City Middle School where he was named Mariner of the Month in 2025. He participates in theater, plays trombone in the school band, sings in the school choir and has been on the Honor Roll throughout his years in middle school.
Invitation to Heart of Christ Clinic 2026 Gala – Thursday, September 17, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Fr. John Shi shares the extraordinary story of his mother's courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love amidst the challenges of the one-child policy.
Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Drew Maybee
Special Guest: Bishop Joseph Coffey
HOCC Award Recipient: Join us to honor Monsignor Charles Kosanke
Registration Link: * 2026 Heart of Christ Clinic Gala
Join the State Council Local Council Fundraisers & Program Promotion Group
Brothers,
The Michigan State Council has created a dedicated Facebook group to help councils better promote their local fundraisers and Faith in Action programs across the state.
Group Name: State Council Local Council Fundraisers and Program Promotion Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Q5NfskwfR/
This group serves as a central hub where Grand Knights, Program Directors, District Deputies, and members can:
By posting your events in one place, councils can reach a wider audience of Knights and families who may be willing to travel, support, or participate. It also helps State leadership stay informed about the excellent work happening at the local level.
We encourage every council to:
Strong local promotion strengthens the entire jurisdiction. When councils support one another’s efforts, we raise more funds for charity, attract more men to the Order, and live out our principles of charity, unity, and fraternity more effectively.
Please join the group today and begin sharing your council’s good work.
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