By: Gary Merritt - Sat, May 6, 2023 1:32 PM

On Tuesday May 2nd, Msgr. Jerome MacEachin Council #7816 in East Lansing hosted a new member exemption that involved three generations. The four new members are cousins and brothers. Their fathers and uncle are longtime active Knights, as well as their grandfather who was a Charter member when the Council was formed 45 years ago.

Front row left to right: Fr. Gordon Riegle, Patrick Bertsch, Jacob Bertsch, Steven Bertsch, Tom Bertsch, DD517 Kevin Duffy.

2nd row: Peter Bertsch (dad) Brian Bertsch (uncle) , Brad Bertsch (dad), Tom Bertsch (grandfather/Charter Member).

At top left GK Paul Gadola.

By: Ed Strach - Sat, May 6, 2023 10:19 AM

DETROIT — The Knights of Columbus in southeast Michigan are partnering with Detroit’s oldest parish to bring a new women’s health and pregnancy clinic to life in southwest Detroit.

Watch a video created by Detroit Catholic here.

The new Heart of Christ Clinic, located in the former convent of the Basilica of Ste. Anne near the Ambassador Bridge, will serve women and their families by caring for the whole person, said Msgr. Charles Kosanke, the basilica’s rector.

“The purpose of the Heart of Christ Clinic is to put the pro-life teachings of the Catholic Church into action,” Msgr. Kosanke said.

The former convent has been restored and converted and will include nine examination rooms, a kitchen, lounge area, lab and ultrasound machine, which will be provided by the Knights of Columbus. Msgr. Kosanke said support is still needed to make the clinic a long-term reality, urging families with means to contribute to the pro-life clinic’s success.

“We would like this to be a permanent partnership for the Knights of Columbus in the state of Michigan and a partnership that will continue to grow and show our ultimate support of the pro-life movement,” said Christopher Kolomjec, state deputy for the Michigan Knights of Columbus.

Video by Andrew Kleczek and Rick Giffin

By: James Highfield - Fri, May 5, 2023 10:49 AM

St. Joseph Guardian of Mary Council #13749 of White Pigeon was chosen for the Kalamazoo Diocese Council of the Month for April.

The council has achieved it’s membership quota for the first time in many years under the leadership of Fred and will be receiving the Star Award.

Left to right is SDRR Jim Highfield , GK Fred Jakubowicz, and DD403 Bob Matkin.

Congratulations SDRR Jim Highfield

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, May 5, 2023 10:03 AM

Wednesday May 3 at their Council meeting, I had the pleasure of presenting the Grand Rapids Council of the Month Award for March to St. Michaels Council #9909 and the Grand Knight Ray Maka.

Congratulations to Council #9909. Keep up the great work and finish the year strong.

Martin Brown

State Deputy Regional Representative

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, May 2, 2023 9:02 AM

We come to Mary in Reflective Prayer asking for Love and Guidance in our pursuit of Almighty God and His Promises of Forgiveness and Mercy. It is from this position that the Living Rosary is offered in Humble Prayer,  for Our petitions,  the Church’s protection,  and especially the needs of our Society .

By: Ed Strach - Mon, May 1, 2023 9:30 PM

Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP)

All council and assembly representatives and guests attending the 123rd Michigan State Council Convention are encouraged to bring donations that will go to support the ASAP program in a unique way.

It’s time to ….

Read more about this program and more here.

for Aid & Support After Pregnancy Incentive

Council

¨1st Place  (State pays for Councils Convention Delegates)

   2nd Place (State pays for 1 day Council Delegates)

    3rd Place (Council Delegates invited to Presidential Suite for a reception)

Ed Strach State Life Director

By: Michael Wegener - Mon, May 1, 2023 9:25 PM

Join the State Officers. 4th Degree Honor Guard and members from around the State to show our fiath and respect for life on the State Capitol steps.

We come to Mary in Reflective Prayer asking for Love and Guidance in our pursuit of Almighty God and His Promises of Forgiveness and Mercy. It is from this position that the Living Rosary is offered in Humble Prayer,  for Our petitions,  the Church’s protection,  and especially the needs of our Society ..

By: District Deputy 103 - Mon, May 1, 2023 12:07 PM

An Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity was held on Sunday April 30, 2023 at Msgr. E.J. McCormick Council #521 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Port Huron.

Welcomed into the Order were (left to right): Jordan Zak, Robert Stocki, William H. Fritz, Matthew D. Patana and Joseph D. Morisette.

Welcome to the Order Jordan, Robert, Bill, Matthew and Joseph!

David E. Kelley II, D.D. #103

By: Mark Gaworecki - Fri, Apr 28, 2023 5:36 PM

Michigan State Council

 Fraternal & Family K of C Tiger Day 2023

Saturday, June 24, 2023 – 7:10 pm

 The 2023 Knights of Columbus Tiger Day will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 7:10 PM against Central Division rivals Minnesota Twins.  As in the past all ticket requests must be sent to the State Director of Special Projects and Athletics, Mark Gaworecki. 

DO NOT SEND TICKET REQUESTS TO THE TIGER BOX OFFICE.

This year we have tickets in the baseline box seat area along the right field line and in the mezzanine area.  The Lower Baseline Box Seats are $45.00 each and the Mezzanine Seats are $25.00 each.  We currently have 200 box seats and 100 mezzanine seats for sale to our Brother Knights for this Saturday night game.   

All ticket requests must include payment in full.  Orders, which do not include payment, will not be processed. 

Make all checks payable to the MICHIGAN STATE COUNCIL with Tiger Day on the memo line.

What a great way to spend an early summer weekend evening in June with your Brother Knights, the State Officers and the 2023 Detroit Tigers.  So don’t delay and get your ticket requests in early.  You don’t want to be left out. 

ALL TICKET REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN

SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 313-388-6912.

Find ticket order form HERE

Mark Gaworecki – State Director of Special Projects & Athletics

By: Greg Brunson - Thu, Apr 27, 2023 7:39 PM

The last remaining Icon Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians has found a home at St Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. 

Fr William Turner, former Knights of Columbus State Chaplain was elated to receive the Icon.   For years the Icon was without a home then my wife Suzanne came to the rescue and suggested Fr Bill.  Knowing that Fr Bill is PSD Ken Unterbrink’s pastor I called Ken and asked him if he thought Fr Bill would be interested – he replied ‘oooooooh yeah’.  The rest is history!

Rev. Fr William Turner, Pastor of St Mary Parish along with Deacon Wayne Slomiany and State Faith Director Greg Brunson.

 Greg Brunson, State Faith Director – Thursday, April 27, 2023