By: Nick Zafer - Wed, Nov 20, 2024 4:41 PM

Posted For: Council #6980

On Sunday, November 17th, Council #6980 in Kalamazoo District 406 hosted an Exemplification at the Trinity Chapel in St. Catherine of Siena Church in Portage. The ceremony welcomed three new Brother Knights: Tom Collins and Jim Westley to St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980, and Will Willoughby to St. Augustine Cathedral Council 15439.

 

 

Pictured: Council 6980 Degree Team Member Dan Kloosterman and Chaplain Fr. Joseph Abraham; Council 6980 Degree Team Member Jeff Phelan and new Brother Knights Tom Collins & Jim Westley; Council 6980 Degree Team Member Steve Borchert, Grand Knight Nick Zafer; and Degree Team Member Frank Unger. Not pictured, Council 15439 New Brother Knight Will Willoughby.

 

Nick Zafer, Kalamazoo Diocese SDRR

By: District Deputy 117 - Wed, Nov 20, 2024 12:41 PM

Posted For: Council #8231

On November 18th, Msgr. Michael Abdoo Council 8231/Clinton Twp was presented with their Star Council award.

 

DD 117 presented the award to GK Ed O'Brien along with Assoc. Chaplain Fr. Chris Nehra.

 

Congratulations Council 8231!

By: District Deputy 112 - Wed, Nov 20, 2024 7:49 AM

Posted For: Council #14427

On Tuesday November 12th, Our Lady of Victory Council #14427 in Northville was presented with the Star Council award for the 2023-2024 Fraternal year for their accomplishments in Members growth, Programs, and Fraternal benefits.

By: PD 10724 - Wed, Nov 20, 2024 6:35 AM

Posted For: Council #10724

District 118 held a Charity/Unity/Fraternity exemplification on November 19th and welcomed two new Knights to our Order.

Todd Bont joined Au Lac Council 10724 and Jason Harvey joined Anchor Bay Council 5981.

Congratulations Brothers!

By: District Deputy 312 - Sun, Nov 17, 2024 6:50 PM

Posted For: Council #8564

On Sunday, Nov. 18th, Richard C. Malone Council 8564 at St. Patrick's Parish in Parnell celebrated its 40th anniversary as a council with a Corporate Communion and memorial Mass for deceased members, followed by a luncheon in the parish hall.

After honoring five (and the widow of a sixth) founding members still active in the council, District Deputy 312 Michael Karpus presented Grand Knight Paul Mauric with the Star Council Award council members earned during the 2023-24 fraternal year.

Vivat Jesus!

 

Mike Karpus

District Deputy 312

By: District Deputy 112 - Sun, Nov 17, 2024 6:32 PM

Posted For: Council #13362

On Sunday November 17th, St Fabian Council #13362 in Farmington Hills conducted a Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.

 

Three new members joined the Order and became 3rd Degree Knights as members of St Francis Council #4401 in Farmington.

 

St Fabian council was gracious enough to conduct the Exemplification.

 

Pictured L-R:

1st row: 4401 New Members Bill Klein, Julio Salinas, Brian Zaborny, Gary Mallia- DD112, Henry Testa - FN Assembly 2136.

 

2nd row: From St Fabian Council, Bill Preininger- MD, Jose Cayeo-GK, Msgr Timothy Hogan-Chaplain, Scott Dewicki-DGK, and John Sgalia.

 

Welcome to our new Brother Knights!

 

Gary Mallia

DD112

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Nov 17, 2024 6:23 PM

Posted For: Council #7761

On Saturday November 16^th, Bishop Richter Council #7761 (Rockford) held an exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity at Our Lady of Consolation parish.  Congratulations and welcome to two new members Mats Hjelm and Nicholas Parker.

By: District Deputy 101 - Sun, Nov 17, 2024 5:23 AM

Posted For: Council #12403

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, St Thelca Council 12403/ Clinton Twp held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity before their monthly membership meeting.

 

Five new members were welcomed into the council: Blaise Hirth, Nagel Yousif, Eli Beulieu, Philip Paupert, amd Arvene Torcedo in the front row. Next to the new member is Fr. Kevin Roelant, Council Chaplain who was the Class Honoree for his support in the council's recruiting efforts.

Also pictured are District Warden Ed Perkins, Financial Secretary Bob Maurer, Warden Jim Grant, Grand Knight Steve Rupkus, Guard Jason McMullin, Treasurer Dave Schweiger, Trustee Mike McMahon, District Deputy 101 Dan Nowakowski, Council Recorder Mark Taylor, and Field Agent Don Wesley. Council member Ricky Socia is standing next to Fr. Kevin.

 

Dan Nowakowsil

District Deputy 101

By: Paul Thorn - Fri, Nov 15, 2024 12:25 PM

Posted For: Council #7918

Detroit Archdiocese East

By: District Deputy 117 - Thu, Nov 14, 2024 1:40 PM

Posted For: Council #12102

On the evening of Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Monsignor John T. Gordon Council #12102 in Sterling Heights was honored to receive the prestigious Star Council award.

The award was presented to IPGK Ruben Calderro by District Warden Larry Hinds and DD 117 Matt Elias.