By: Martin Brown - Tue, Sep 12, 2023 2:10 PM

Posted For: Council #1300

It is my pleasure to congratulate Fr. Faucher Council 1300 Big Rapids and Grand Knight Jim Walls for being selected as the August 2023 Council of the Month for Grand Rapids Diocese.

Faith & Family First

Martin Brown

State Deputy Regional Representative/Grand Rapids

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Sep 11, 2023 6:48 AM

Posted For: Council #3257

To commemorate 9/11, the Sir Knights of the 4th Degree and members of Bishop Murphy Council 3257 (Warren) came together on September 10th under the leadership of GK Dennis Thomas, DD117 Matt Elias, and host DD127 Mark Elias. Alongside the AoD Knights on Bikes, they organized a remarkable chicken dinner for the local heroes at community firehouses.

 

This event was a heartfelt gesture to express gratitude to the brave firefighters serving at Engine 56 Detroit Fire, Hazel Park Fire, Ferndale Fire, and Warren Firehouses 1 and 3. These courageous individuals put their lives on the line every day to keep their communities safe, and it was a privilege to show them much deserved appreciation.

 

It was a reminder of the strength and unity that can be found within our communities, and the importance of expressing gratitude to those who protect and serve us every day.

By: District Deputy 111 - Sun, Sep 10, 2023 4:51 PM

Posted For: Council #8659

It was 9:00 AM.

 

A shotgun blast echoed in the morning air and volleys of golf balls arched through the air. This was the beginning of Sacred Heart Council #8659’s annual golf outing at the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center in Clarkston, MI.

Everyone enjoyed the golf, fraternity and even a little bit of inter-council rivalry. There were raffle items as well as prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin. All the proceeds went to fund this next year’s fraternal giving.

 

 

 

Vivat Jesus!

John Carry

District Deputy 111, Michigan

 

 

 

By: District Deputy 127 - Sat, Sep 9, 2023 11:49 AM

Posted For: Council #3257

On Friday, September 8, 2023, the Grand Knights from Bishop Murphy, Council #3257, and All Saints - Memphis, Council 10501, along with members of Knights on Bikes from both councils, presented a check for $5,000, from Bishop Murphy, to Jennifer MacDonald, Executive Director of the Spero Center, a pregnancy aid facility, in Port Huron. All Saints - Memphis has pledged to donate an additional $5,000 to the facility. Along with the expected matching funds from Supreme's ASAP program, this makes a total of $10,800 to this organization. Also present were District Deputies John Vermeesch, DD123, and Mark Elias, DD127.

For Bishop Murphy, this now makes a total of $20,000 in donations just to pregnancy centers in this calendar year. They previously donated $5,000 to Gianna House and $10,000 via the Pass the Hat event at the State Convention., proceeds from which will support the Heart of Christ Clinic.

Council 3257 Grand Knight Dennis Thomas presents the check to Jennifer MacDonald, Spero Center Executive Director.

By: Paul Thorn - Fri, Sep 8, 2023 9:00 AM

Posted For: Council #856

On September 5th, State Deputy Regional Representative Paul Thorn presented Grand Knight Michael Page of Our Lady on the River Council 856 with the Detroit East July Council of the Month Award.  The award was presented during their meeting at St. Catherine Church in Algonac.

The Council earned Star Council status for the first time in many years for the 2022 - 2023 Fraternal Year.  During the last Fraternal Year, GK Page promised to shave his beard if and when a Supreme Star Council Plaque was presented to him.  Rumor has it that his wife Christine is thrilled about the award but not too happy about him losing his beard.  Stay tuned for the upcoming Star Council Award Presentation.

Included in the picture are Council Chaplain Fr. Louis Lapeyre, Associate Pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish in Marine City and Supreme Council Insurance General Agent Don Wesley.  DD118 Ron DePestal shared the picture. 

Congratulations to Council 856!

Paul Thorn

State Deputy Regional Representative

By: District Deputy 103 - Thu, Sep 7, 2023 10:18 AM

Posted For: Council #521

On September 5, 2023, the officers and members of Msgr. E.J. McCormick Council No. 521 - Port Huron presented their Chaplain and Pastor, Rev. Bradley J. Forintos (center), with one of the traveling Icons of St. Joseph. 

The Icon will be permanently placed inside St. Joseph Catholic Church, part of Holy Trinity Parish.  The year 2023 marks the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

By: James Highfield - Thu, Sep 7, 2023 10:04 AM

Posted For: Council #17232

Fr Anselm Weber Council #17232 received the August Council of the Month award for the Kalamazoo Diocese, as they became the first council in Michigan to successfully achieve their membership goal.

Pictured L-R: Jim Highfield SDRR, GK Joe Martinez, and DD Joe Harnish.

By: District Deputy 111 - Fri, Sep 1, 2023 6:24 AM

Posted For: Council #10343

By: Nick Zafer - Wed, Aug 30, 2023 7:07 AM

Posted For: Council #9962

By: District Deputy 125 - Mon, Aug 21, 2023 10:50 AM

Posted For: Council #5460

The St. Malachy Summerfest took place in Sterling Heights over the weekend.

The Brother Knights of John F. Kennedy Council 5460 were present to engage in conversations with Catholic gentlemen about the spiritual, charitable, and fraternal advantages of becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus!