2025 Grand Rapids Free Throw Contest

By: Randy Kinsey - Tue, Feb 18, 2025 7:19 AM

GRAND RAPIDS DIOCESAN Free Throw Contest 2025
By Randy Kinsey, Diocesan Program Director - Grand Rapids-North
 
The Grand Rapids Diocesan Free Throw Contest was held on Saturday,
February 8 th at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Belmont hosted by
Council 13526. Sincere thanks to Jason Schwieters, and all the Knights and
District Deputies that volunteered to make the event a success.
 
Congratulations to the Winners!
 
BOYS
Age 9, Colson Basler, #944, 312
Age 10, Charles Curcio, 2975, 304
Age 11, Pratt Parker, 1492, 303
Age 12, Easton Schneider, 8071, 301
Age 13, William Albert, 8564, 312
 
GIRLS
Age 9, Marissa Harrington, 7869, 308
Age 10, Avery Courtney, 1300, 308
Age 11, Grace Hackert, 1492, 303
Age 12, Francesca Dolci, 13641, 313
Age 13, Joesie Russman, 2168, 301
Age 14, Isabella Keefer, 12258, 315
 
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Detroit Archdiocesan East Spelling Bee Winners

By: Ronald DePestel - Thu, Feb 13, 2025 3:26 PM

On Saturday February 8th, the Archdiocesan East Spelling Bee contest was held at St. Peters Church in Mt. Clemens.
 
We had 9 participants in the Level 1 Group (4th, 5th, 6th grades) and 3 Participants in the Level 2 Group (7th, 8th, 9th Grades).
 
The competition was great and the students did an outstanding job!
 
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Ronald DePestel - FDD, PGK
Archdiocesan Program Director East

 

2025 KofC Night at LCA

By: Michael A. Kozakiewicz - Thu, Feb 13, 2025 8:53 AM

On behalf of the State Deputy, the State Board, and myself, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended the recent Fraternal Knight at Little Caesar's Arena on February 8th. While the outcome of the game may not have been what we had hoped for, the true victory was in the spirit of fraternalism that the Knights of Columbus brought to the arena.
 
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Our next Fraternal Knight event is the State Tribute Dinner on February 22nd, in honor of our State Chaplain. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Executive Secretary Larry Grabowski at l.grabowski@mikofc.org.
 
Mark your calendars for Fraternal Knight at Comerica Park on August 9, 2025, when the Detroit Tigers will take on the Anaheim Angels. Stay tuned for more details to come.
 
Thank you for your continued support and participation in our fraternal events and may God Bless You all!
 
Michael Kozakiewicz
Chief of Fraternal Activities

 

 

2025 Michigan State Raffle

By: Kevin Rowley - Fri, Feb 7, 2025 6:40 AM

Thank you to all our Brother Knights who have sold or bought and returned their raffle tickets with check, to the State Office P.O. Box. You’ve done a great job!
 
Thanks also to all the brothers who have taken extra books of tickets to sell. Thanks to all of you, we’re off to a really good start again this year, raising much needed funds for our Michigan Charities and local councils.
 
"I’ve got a Golden Ticket” 100 Golden Tickets have been randomly placed in the State Charity Raffle envelopes mailed to each Brother Knight in the State of Michigan. Find a “Golden Ticket” and redeem it for a $50.00 Cash Prize. (See Golden Ticket for details)
 
"Early Bird Raffle Drawings " You have FOUR (4) chances to win $250.00 for a total of $1,000.00. Every single book of tickets includes an EARLY BIRD RAFFLE TICKET for sellers. The more books you sell the greater your chances to win. Simply fill-out and return the Early Bird ticket with your check and SOLD book of tickets. The Earlier you return your sold tickets, the more chances you have to win. Remaining Drawings: February 27th and March 27th.
 
Charities this raffle helps to support:  Angela Hospice, Bishop Baraga Association, Capuchin Community Center, Catholic Radio, Diocese of Michigan, Gianna House, Guest House, Heart of Christ Clinic, Madonna University, Most Holy Trinity Church, Right to Life Programs, Holy Cross Services, Special Days Camp, St, Francis Cabrini Clinic, St. Francis Camp on the Lake, St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Vocations Programs, Catholic High School Sports Programs (Prep Bowl, Catholic Cross Country Meet, Catholic Track Meet) Catholic Publications (Michigan Catholic, U. P. Catholic) And additional charitable causes addressed by the Michigan State Council.

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Please ensure all checks are made payable to:  
MICHIGAN STATE COUNCIL  
Knights of Columbus  
P.O. Box 1027  
Sterling Heights, MI 48311-1027
 
Kevin Rowley and Michael Haughey
State Raffle Directors

Exemplification at Our Lady of the Rosary Student Center in Detroit

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Feb 3, 2025 9:47 AM

 
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOW-UP NOTE AT THE CLOSE OF THIS ARTICLE 
 
On Saturday, February 1st, a special Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Exemplification event took place at the Student Center of Our Lady of the Rosary/Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry. This exemplification was particularly noteworthy as these young men have not only demonstrated a strong commitment to putting their faith into action, but are also dedicated to establishing a new Knights of Columbus council in the DCCM.
 
Thanks to the guidance of Father Matthew Hood and the support of State, Diocesan, and District leadership, both past and present, along with the enthusiasm of the new members of the Order, this goal is expected to be realized in the near future.
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We extend a warm welcome to our newest Brother Knights: Nathan Lyle, Keegan Tripp, Daniel Doyle, Andrew Bosah, Brendan Greene, Nolan Teodori, Luke Klinkhammer, Joseph Flynn, Jean-Pierre Ledermann, Charles Wesley, Brycen Lefief, Jacob Brabec, Kyle Skoumal, Spencer Woodward, and the future Grand Knight, Shawn McGrath.
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In attendance at the event were friends and family members, Brother Knights, State Directors, Archdiocesan Directors, District Deputies, and an exceptional Degree Team. We were honored to hear from distinguished speakers such as Supreme Director/Past State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec, State Advocate Dan Fuller, Supreme College Coordinator Matthew Salomons, General Agent Benji Borrelli, and many others.
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Congratulations to our newest Brother Knights!

***UPDATE***

 
The new members wasted no time in recruiting more members, leading to another Exemplification on February 2nd at Our Lady of the Rosary!
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Congratulations to Aidan Haas, Gabriel Yamine, Prince Perera, Connor Godwin, Charlie Murray and Nigel Mahn.
 

2025 Special Olympics Michigan Update - Polar Plunges

By: Robbie Waclawski - Sun, Feb 2, 2025 4:08 PM

My Brother Knights,
 
We have opportunities to show support to the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan:
 
1 - Any Sir Knights that can attend the State Winter Games in Traverse City are welcomed to join the Honor Guard for the Opening Ceremonies.
 
7:30 PM Start time, so arrival approx. 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Grand Traverse Resort
Governors Ballroom
 
2 - Polar Plunges are taking place throughout the state. These are fun, high profile events that raise funds to send over 4,000 athletes to the State Summer Games free of charge!  To register or to make a donation, click here  .
 
Father Andy Booms of Sacred Heart Parish is taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan on Saturday, February 8th in Mt. Pleasant. The Plunge starts at 12:00 noon at the Wayside (corner of Mission & Broomfield). I encourage all of our councils to form a Plunge Team at a Polar Plunge near you!
 
Contact me with any questions!
 
Vivat Jesus!
 
State Director of Special Olympics
Robbie Waclawski
r.waclawski@mikofc.org
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2025 Respect Life Benefit Dinner

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Feb 2, 2025 11:04 AM

Join Us - Respect Life Benefit Dinner, Wednesday, April 2, 2025
By: Ed Strach, Sunday, February 2, 2025
 
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 for the 47th Annual Respect Life Benefit Dinner.  The joint sponsorship between the Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus and Right to Life of Michigan continues our partnership efforts to Defend Life from conception to natural death.
 
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