By: PD 10724 - Mon, Mar 17, 2025 7:11 PM

Posted For: Council #10724

Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township held an Outdoor Knights fundraiser on March 8th and it was a big success! Over 500 people, including several State officers, attended the event which was held at The Knight Club in Marysville. They enjoyed a delicious catered meal and there were numerous prizes won by many lucky winners. This is the major fundraiser for the council which supports their many programs, activities and charitable donations throughout the year.  

By: District Deputy 208 - Mon, Mar 17, 2025 6:36 PM

Posted For: Council #7172

On Saturday, March 15th, Charlevoix Council #7172 hosted an exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity for District 208 bringing in 11 new members to the Order. Each council brought in at least one new member.

 

Pictured are the new members:

 

Petoskey Council #923 (6 members)- Jim Cusenza, Ben Wiklanski, Jim Leland, Jim Kargol, Andrew Crittenden, and EJ Nogaski.

 

Charlevoix Council #7172 (3 members)- Ryan Wimmer, Joseph DePinto, and Gabriel Brooks.

 

Boyne Valley Council #6314 (1 member)- Don Nohel

 

Harbor Springs Council #15021 (1 member)- Daniel Beckley

 

Also pictured are Charlevoix Council Chaplain Fr. Peter Wigton and District Deputy Andrew Mayer who both presided over the ceremony along with Grand Knights Bob Fate (923), Don Jasurda (7172), Brian Mandeville (6314), and Ronald Ouellette (15021).

 

Vivat Jesus,

Andrew Mayer

DD 208

By: Richard Shelt - Wed, Mar 5, 2025 12:20 PM

Posted For: Council #3860

On Tuesday, March 4th, at the Senior Clergy Village in Livonia, a team of Brother Knights from Fr. Patrick O'Kelley Council 3860 had the honor of serving Archbishop Emeritus Allen Vigneron and approximately 50 diocesan priests a delicious Shrove meal consisting of five different types of chili.\

Richard Shelt

Council Retention/Sustainability Director

Michigan State Council

By: District Deputy 517 - Sun, Feb 23, 2025 5:54 PM

Posted For: Council #7545

Fr. F.B. McCormick Council 7545 hosted a Blue Mass honoring area first responders at St. Mary Church in Williamston on Sunday, February 23. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. David Fons, pastor and council chaplain.

Representatives from five agencies participated in the Blue Mass, which has been an annual event at St. Mary for nearly a decade.

 

Kevin Duffy

District Deputy - District 517

By: Thomas Kendziorski - Wed, Feb 19, 2025 9:03 PM

Posted For: Council #15967

St. Daniel Council #15967 in Clarkston was honored to receive the Council of the Month award from Detroit East SDRR Paul Thorn for the month of January 2025.

 

This prestigious award recognizes the council's outstanding achievements, including earning a Quick Start Award and reaching 100% of its membership quota for the current fraternal year.

 

This remarkable accomplishment marks the fifth consecutive year that Council 15967 has achieved such success, demonstrating their dedication to serving their community and upholding the values of the Knights of Columbus.

Pictured L to R: Bob Reinelt (Membership Director); Greg Ebeger (GK); Paul Thorn (SDRR Detroit East); Rev. Fr. Craig Marion (Council Chaplain & Pastor of St. Daniel Parish); and Chris Scheuer (DD #113).

By: Nick Zafer - Mon, Feb 17, 2025 9:34 AM

Posted For: Council #6980

At St Catherine of Siena Council #6980 in Kalamazoo, District 406 held recent Exemplification Ceremonies in the Trinity Chapel at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Portage.

 

 

Welcome to three new Brother Knights – Alejandro Viramontes, Giovanni Pedrolini and Jim Righter!

By: District Deputy 117 - Sun, Feb 16, 2025 6:40 AM

Posted For: Council #9346

On February 9th, the Our Lady of Czestochowa Council 9346 in Sterling Heights hosted a Corporate Communion, which was followed by an Exemplification ceremony after Mass.

The event was attended by State Secretary Charlie McCuen, DMD Ron DePestel, DD117 Matt Elias, DW Larry Hinds, and FDD Pete Wilhelm. Additionally, Pastor Fr. Jan Michalski exemplified a class of six new members, the first new members in over 10 years for Council 9346.

During the ceremony, SDRR Paul Thorn and our State Secretary had the honor of pinning and presenting rosaries to the. new Brother Knights. It was a momentous occasion to celebrate and welcome new additions to the council.

View the livestream by clicking here

Additional pictures available here

By: Richard Shelt - Sun, Feb 16, 2025 6:15 AM

Posted For: Council #3860

The Brother Knights of Fr. Patrick O'Kelley Council 3860 in Dearborn Heights recently gathered to host a delightful home-cooked meal for senior priests in the local community.

Lead cook Ed Leschinski with chicken ala king. Mark and Margie, David, Bruce, Bob and Richard Shelt; Knights from Fr. Patrick O'Kelley #3860

By: Ken Warzybok - Tue, Jan 28, 2025 3:24 PM

Posted For: Council #3830

Queen of the Holy Rosary Council 3830 in Berkley donated "Casey" Bears to the Berkley, Oak Park, and Huntington Woods Public Safety departments. Casey Bears can provide comfort to children involved in stressful situations like medical emergencies or accidents.

Thank you to our local First Responders!

By: Paul Thorn - Sun, Jan 26, 2025 7:55 AM

Posted For: Council #11957

On Saturday, January 25th, St. Therese Lisieux Council 11957 held their annual Antonio Vittorini Memorial Pasta Dinner benefitting Seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary at their parish in Shelby Township.

 

The event began with a Corporate Communion during the 4:30 pm Mass celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Monforton and concelebrated by Pastor and Council Chaplain Msgr. John Kasza.

 

At the end of the Mass, Msgr. Kasza, State Deputy Barry Borsenik and District Deputy Rick Fisher presented Council 11957 Grand Knight Paul Bieber with their 5th consecutive Star Council award..

 

After Mass, close to 200 people enjoyed a nice pasta dinner honoring the late Former State Officer Antonio (Tony) Vittorini.

 

Another Star Council presentation took place after dinner.

 

Also in attendance were Bishop Monforton, State Secretary Charlie McCuen, State Advocate Dan Fuller and myself.

Congratulations to Council 11957 on a great evening!

 

Paul Thorn

State Deputy Regional Representative

Detroit Archdiocese East