By: William Corey - Tue, Mar 18, 2025 9:51 AM

On Sunday February 9,2025, the Archdiocesan-West Free-Throw took place at St. John Neumann. There were 48 participants from ages 9-14, both boys and girls. Congratulations to the winners:

GIRLS

9-year-old – Olivia J.                

10-year-old – Maggie J.                    

11-year-old – Isabella Rose S.         

12 -year-old – Layla M.                     

13-year-old – Isabella J.                    

14-year-old – Jadan K.                    

BOYS

9-year-old – Jacob G.

10-year-old – Nate G.

11-year-old – Frederick O.

12-year-old – Jacob A.

13-year-old – Colin L.

14-year-old – Axle Jose V.

Thank you to the volunteers that showed up to help,

SDRR Ray Bilyk, State Family Life/Archdiocesan West-North Program Director Jim Kelly, District Deputies – Ed Hurst, Joe Zeolla, Ernie Renaud, Michael King, Dan Timmerman, and Mark Garcellano. Special thanks to the members of Council 16169 – Larry Redman, Larry O’Hara, Dave Kubinski, Keith Laurin, Roger Birnat, and Ron Kretshmer.

Bill Corey

Archdiocesan West-South Program Director

By: District Deputy 312 - Mon, Mar 17, 2025 7:03 PM

One day after Pi Day, it was Pie Day! On Saturday, March 15, brother Knights and family members from Ionia Council 944, Greenville Council 2084, Pewamo Council 8071, Saranac Council 11113 and Lake Odessa Council 14404 gathered in the gym at St. Joseph's School in Pewamo to make 1,900 pies in five hours -- 6.3 pies per minute! The councils sell the pies -- apple, cherry and blueberry varieties -- as fundraisers to help pay for their charitable service throughout the year.

 

Vivat Jesus!

 

Mike Karpus

District Deputy 312

By: Ed Strach - Mon, Mar 17, 2025 6:46 PM

It's Getting Close - Respect Life Benefit Dinner, Wednesday, April 2, 2025

By: Ed & Lynn Strach, Saturday, March 15, 2025

 

For 47 years councils, families and individuals have traveled close and far to attend the Annual Respect Life Benefit Dinner. Your attendance and continued support is greatly appreciated and important in our continued partnership with Right to Life Michigan. 

 

We'll have several bishops and religious attending to join us in this special evening and hear a personal testimony by Lisa Gigliotti and her work to safeguard Michigan from physician-assisted sucide. 

 

If you haven't registered yet, do so now! If you have registered, thank you and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 2nd.  

By: Robert Bagley - Thu, Mar 13, 2025 7:12 AM

Brothers and Sisters

We are being Called into an intense Spiritual Battle. Brother John Bursch, Legal Counsel for the Michigan Knights of Columbus, on April 2nd will be arguing Medina v. Planned Parenthood in the U. S. Supreme Court. Below is John's statement:

“On April 2nd, I will be arguing Medina v. Planned Parenthood in the U.S. Supreme Court. I represent the State of South Carolina, which tried to defund Planned Parenthood as part of the State's Medicaid program because Planned Parenthood provides abortion. Planned Parenthood and a former client sued and obtained a permanent injunction that compels South Carolina to keep Planned Parenthood in the Medicaid program. If successful, the decision in this case will open the door for many more states to defund Planned Parenthood without the risk of federal-court litigation.

I'm hoping that we can ask our Michigan Knights (and all U.S. Knights, if that's possible) to pray for the legal team in its preparation, for the Justices in their deliberation, and for all those impacted by the evil of abortion.

Many thanks, and God bless!” – John Bursch

Brothers and Sisters this is a Battle that we are called to fight! We must stop the funding of Planned Parenthood which murders the innocent. We stand out in front of these abortion clinics and pray the Rosary for the life of God's Children. Brother John Bursch is taking this fight to the Supreme Court. We need to help John and the legal team through intense prayer. We have the ability and strength to fight and WIN this Spiritual Battle through the intercession of our Holy Mother.

Our State Chaplain Father Andrew LaFramboise has suggested we begin with praying a rosary together for this intention on April 2nd.

In the month of May, traditionally dedicated to Mary, we will embark on a collective effort starting on May 6th. Each day, we will unite in prayer by reciting the Rosary for this intention until the conclusion of the Supreme Court Battle. For those who possess the book on Spiritual Warfare, I recommend focusing on the Mysteries contained within. These Mysteries offer a profound journey into the unknown, allowing us to immerse ourselves in contemplation alongside Christ.

By supporting John and his legal team in this Spiritual Battle, we aim to initiate the dismantling of Planned Parenthood by cutting off their funding. This will provide God's precious children with the opportunity to thrive and overcome the Evil forces threatening their existence. A victory against Planned Parenthood in the Supreme Court of South Carolina will pave the way for similar triumphs in every state across the nation.

Let us join forces in this noble cause and work towards a future where the sanctity of life is upheld and protected!

Get in the FIGHT!

PAX

Bob "Ace" Bagley
State Faith Director Michigan Knights of Columbus
International President Knights on Bikes

By: Barry M. Borsenik - Wed, Mar 12, 2025 4:36 PM

By: Ed Strach - Wed, Mar 12, 2025 4:34 PM

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By: Ken Warzybok - Wed, Mar 5, 2025 3:22 PM

St Francis Camp on the Lake 40^th Anniversary Gala Celebration

St Francis Camp on the Lake, located in Jerome Michigan, celebrated its 40^th Anniversary of serving those with Special Needs with a festive Gala on February 28, 2025, at the Assumption Cultural Center in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Those in attendance were officers from the Michigan Knights of Columbus State office: State Deputy Barry Borsenik, State Secretary Charles McCuen III and wife Pamela, State Advocate Daniel Fuller and Wife Kara, Former State Deputy Walter Winke and wife Karen and former State Deputy Michael Malinowski served as MC for the evening. Also in attendance from the Knights were Chief of Staff Paul Palka, Chief of Fraternal Activities Michael Kozakiewicz, District 2 Master Joe Yekulis, Detroit Archdiocesan Chaplain Fr Paul Ballien, Fr Satheesh Alphonse, CEO St Louis Center Chelsea Michigan, and Camp President and District Deputy Ben Dandrow. The evening was highlighted by State Deputy Borsenik presenting President Dandrow a generous check for $20,000 to the Camp.   

The Camp was founded in 1985 by the Order of Alhambra whose mission is Serving people with intellectual disabilities. The mission of the Camp is to provide a wonderful residential summer camp experience for those with intellectual disabilities of all ages. The Camp Motto is “Playing Together in Dignity, Respect and Love”.

The Camp sits on a beautiful wooded 36-acre site on Goose Lake in Jerome Michigan thus providing numerous recreational opportunities for the Campers to enjoy nature and the outdoors. There are two residential lodges on the Campus, Alhambra Hall and Knights Hall, testimony to the generous support the two organizations have given to the Camp.  Without these Organizations donations the Camp could not exist.

In 2024, the Michigan Knights of Columbus Office and 82 councils, mostly from Metro Detroit, donated nearly $82,000 to the Camp from their annual MI Drives. Thank you, Michigan Knights of Columbus for your continued generosity. 

By: Richard Perry - Wed, Mar 5, 2025 8:54 AM

Lansing Diocese Free Throw Challenge

The Lansing Diocese free throw challenge was held Sunday March 2  at St Patrick’s school in Brighton. The event was a great success thanks to the great support from the St Patrick’s council. There were 35 total participants in all age groups The winners were:

Fraternally,

Richard Perry and Kelly Donnellan

Lansing Diocesan Program Directors

By: Larry Herman - Tue, Mar 4, 2025 6:04 AM

STATE ESSAY WINNERS

 

In January, 23 essays were received from students from all over the state. There were 8 councils represented.

 

The theme this year was very timely for the youth to write about: What are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and why? How can you determine if the leader has these virtues?

 

Essays were well written and contained some creative insight. The winners were Emylia Jacobs (Council 6742), Ava Winters (Council 13983), Adam Hodges (Council 13983), Abigail Glynn (Council 13983) and Mary Griffin (Council 13983).

 

Their essays have been submitted to Supreme for consideration in the International Essay competition. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who participated!

 

Larry J. Herman, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN

State Community Director