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Grand Knight Keith Kleinert,
New Knight Matt Grzebienik,
New Knight. Andy Bonner,
PGK Kevin Sherman,
PGK Don Croff,
Knight Pat Mattingly Jr.
Council 3292 from District 114 held an exemplification on May 27, welcoming four new members into the council. Congratulations to our newest brothers, and thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a success.
Grand Knight Paul Sujdak from Council 6549, St Maximilian Kolbe, awarded Membership Director Anthony Coak a Shining Armor Award at the June meeting.
Anthony recruited 6 new members from the OCIA group as they completed all their requirements.His efforts helped the Council achieve Star.
The Michigan Knights of Columbus State Council is thrilled to celebrate an outstanding achievement by New Buffalo Council #14366 in District 402!
Under the dedicated leadership of Worthy Grand Knight Jeff Zochalski and Worthy District Deputy Cliff Asch, and with the steadfast support of Council Chaplain Fr. Basker (Pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Parish in New Buffalo), the council has reached 400% of its annual membership quota from Supreme for the 2025-26 Fraternal Year.
Through the committed efforts of the entire council, 20 new Knights have joined the Order this fraternal year. This remarkable growth has earned Council 14366 the prestigious Quadruple Star Council Award — a Supreme Council honor recognizing councils that far exceed their membership goals while fulfilling the other key fraternal program requirements.
The Council posted a Year-to-Date net gain of 20 members against a quota of just 5 (400%), bringing their total membership to 67. These new Brother Knights are already strengthening the council and advancing its mission of faith, family, fraternity, and community service in New Buffalo and beyond.
On behalf of State Deputy Barry Borsenik and the State Board, we extend heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Grand Knight Jeff Zochalski, District Deputy Cliff Asch, Fr. Basker, and every member of Council 14366 for their hard work and dedication. Your example inspires councils across Michigan!
Vivat Jesus!
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What if… what if, you could deliver an ASAP program which provided more than $24,000 in benefits to pregnancy resource centers and the mothers they serve? What if you could provide more than $300 worth of baby merchandise (layettes, cribs, strollers, playpens, etc.) to each of 38 mothers, AND provide $12,000 funding to each of 5 different pregnancy centers? What if, you could also provide a great dinner for those mothers, their families, and your parishioners in a program featuring motherhood in scripture and a testimonial about an incredible and determined mother who raised her sons out of Detroit’s notorious public housing projects to become highly successful business leaders. And what if you could also do all of that at zero cost to your council budget! Would you do it? Why would you not do it? Would you like to know how to do it? Fr. Baumgartner Council 5452 in Rochester did all of the above in May of this year in a project entitled “A Blessed Mothers Celebration of Motherhood,” and they wish to pass on the template for how to repeat it in your council.
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This program was the brainchild of one insuppressible Knight, who was entertained with skepticism but allowed to charge ahead. The program gained momentum of its own and became wildly successful. It is amazing what the Holy Spirit will do when you unleash Him. Allow the Spirit to work through your council as well. Contact Council 5452 Grand Knight Glen Steyer at glen.c.steyer@gmail.com or the program author, Deputy Grand Knight Bill Pilchak, at wpilchak@gmail.com to request information.
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TRAVERSE CITY — Sunshine, smiles, and a spirited community spirit filled Turtle
Creek Stadium on May 24, as the Diocese of Gaylord gathered for the 3rd annual Bats
for Vocations softball game.
The free-will donation event brought together hundreds of attendees and raised
approximately $5,000 to support diocesan vocations.
The afternoon opened with a vibrant Pentecost procession. Seminarian Jake Belanger
led the procession just weeks ahead of his June 6 Ordination to the Transitional
Diaconate.
The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Color Guard provided a grand welcome. Notable
guests included:
Ray Gehlmann, Visiting Color Corps Commander (Diocese of Saginaw)
Ken Unterbrink, Past State Deputy
The highly anticipated game featured the Bishop, Priests, and Seminarians facing off
against talented Catholic school students from across the diocese. Both teams brought
immense energy, resulting in a thrilling 16-16 tie.
The real victory, however, was the community's incredible generosity in supporting the
future priests and deacons of the diocese.
Council 3798 in Paw Paw welcomed the Special Olympians from Area 17 (SW Michigan) to breakfast on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the K of C hall in Paw Paw. Over 100 athletes and their chaperones stopped by on their way to Mt. Pleasant where they will compete with athletes from across the state of Michigan. The athletes were treated to a pancake, egg and Sausage breakfast. All were satisfied and with full stomachs traveled happily on their way to the competition.
