Michigan Knight honored on his 104th Birthday!!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sat, Aug 30, 2025 9:02 AM

 

One of Michigan’s oldest Knight, Bob Johnson was honored on his 104th birthday at St Augustine Cathedral parish picnic in Kalamazoo hosted by Council 15439 on August 24th.

Bob joined the Knights Council 1616 when he turned 18, 86 years ago. Bob is also the oldest WWII Navy veteran in the Kalamazoo area. Bob was baptized at St Augustine, attended grade and high school there and met his wife there and was married 72 years. Pictured seated is Bob and Council 1616 member Jim Hefernan. Standing Drew Uryga, 15439 DGK, John Byrnes DD 404, Dan Barrett 1616 GK, Bob Smith 15439 /FDD, Fr Bob Creagan 15439 Council Chaplain,and Tim Harding 15439 GK. The event was covered by CBS News Channel 3.

Michigan State Council Membership Incentives

By: Douglas Kokot - Sat, Aug 30, 2025 8:17 AM

Michigan Council Incentive

50% by September 30th

8ft Knights of Columbus Table Covering

 

 

Congratulations to the 13 councils that have already obtained the 50% goal!!!

 

We have several councils that are close to making their 50% goal. Aspiring to do a bit more will get you there!

 

 

 

DDs Daughter passes our Casey Bears to Kids in Need!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Aug 24, 2025 9:55 AM

Olivia Mayer is the daughter of Andrew Mayer, DD 208. She completed a summer of service with our local food pantry, Brother Dan's. She not only helped the people gather what they needed while visiting the pantry she also passed out The Knights of Columbus bears, the Casey bears.  Her Dad's local council 923 helped her getting the bears. She passed them to those with kids or if kids came into the pantry. Olivia was very excited to say that she passed out all the bears. 
 
We love how the Knights have instilled the meaning of service and helping others into Olivia! 

 

Dad Talk - Twenty-first week in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)

By: John Bursch - Sun, Aug 24, 2025 9:43 AM

 

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that “many” who know Him will not be welcomed at the heavenly banquet. What do we need to do to make sure we have a seat at the table? And what tools does God give us to help? Believe it or not, it is afflictions and discipline! We’ll discuss those helps and more in today’s Dad Talk:
 
Spotify - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yiMfWrU64Vb
 
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-talk-twenty-first-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-c/id1795067269?i=1000723262995
 
Riverside - https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/30f9b846885b8a4bfbcb
 
Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad

District 118 Exemplifies New Member and sends him to Houghton!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Aug 21, 2025 10:02 AM

Anchor Bay Council 5981 hosted a District 118 Exemplification on Tuesday, August 19 and welcomed Eddie Foster to our Order. Eddie joined Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township. Eddie is the son of K of C Brother Mike and Christina Foster. He has been very active over the years at both Immaculate Conception and Cardinal Mooney Cathholic schools and also at parish events at Immaculate Conception in Anchorville. He will be leaving this week to continue his studies for a Cybersecurity degree at Michigan Tech in Houghton.   

 

District Deputy Matt Hoxsie strongly encouraged Eddie to get active in College Council # 17327 at Michigan Tech and to help the Council build the Ice Chapel this year!.   (Click on this link to learn more about the Ice Chapel Build in Houghton!   https://youtu.be/X3KPTwILkPY )

 

We wish our newest Brother Eddie safe travels back to Houghton and much success during the upcoming school year!

 

Michigan Catholic Womens Conference -October 11

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Aug 21, 2025 8:15 AM

The Michigan Knights of Columbus are proud to help sponsor the Michigan Catholic Women's Conference being held on October 11 at the Lansing Conference Center

 

Ladies, don't miss this chance to enrich your faith and grow in your relationship with the Lord!

 

The flyer can be found here:  Michigan Catholic Women's Conference

 

More information can be found at the conference's website at:  https://michigancwc.org/

 

Fr. Arnold J. Kosco Council 12808 donates over $6k to St. Christines Christian Services!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Aug 21, 2025 8:01 AM

🌟 Giving Back to Our Community! 🌟


The Fr. Arnold J. Kosco Council 12808 at Prince of Peace Parish in West Bloomfield proudly presented a donation of $6,869.00 to St. Christine's Christian Services in Detroit!

🙌 On Tuesday, 8/19, during their General Meeting, Treasurer Larry Binder handed the check to Maggie Segal, Executive Director of St. Christine's, with District Deputy John Schrot of District 116 in attendance.  #KnightsOfColumbus #Charity #CommunitySupport

Gaylord Councils display 700 crosses for Life!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Aug 20, 2025 5:21 PM

A group of councils in the Diocese of Gaylord share this display of 700 crosses representing 1/4 of the abortions in the US daily. This week Vanderbilt Holy Redeemer Council 16092 took its turn hosting the display. It is in the “front yard” of Holy Redeemer Church fronting on Old 27.