By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Dec 27, 2022 1:13 PM

An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Fr. William F. Welch Council #11756 at St. Mary Parish in Port Huron.  

Welcomed into the Order   were Anthony Ward and   Jaden Trice, who are in the   picture.  Welcome to the Order   Anthony and Jaden!  David E. Kelley II, DD #103

 And then on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, another exemplification was held in District #103. This one at Msgr. E.J. McCormick Council #521 at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Stephen Church, in Port Huron. 

 Welcomed into the Order were Daniel Ferguson, Benjamin LaBeau, Colin LaBeau, and Nathan Barden.  All four are under the age of 21.

 Included in the picture with the new Knights are their dad's, who were all part of the Exemplification Staff: Darrin Feruson, Mike LaBeau, and Ethan Barden.

Welcome to the Order Daniel, Ben, Colin, and Nathan!

David E. Kelley II DD #103

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Dec 23, 2022 10:24 AM

Our Supreme Council has been creating Keep Christ in Christmas videos for the media to share the true message of Christmas with the general public.

You may view the 30 second version by clicking on the picture below.

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Dec 23, 2022 10:20 AM

Swartz Creek Council #6694 held their “Coats for Kids” program on December 14th and 15th, distributing an unprecedented 164 coats to area children in need. Another successful program thanks to the support of many Brother Knights and their families.

Pictured (L-R) are PGK Bob Kranz, PGK and Council “Coats for Kids” Chairman Wayne DeShano, Miles Eaton and his grandfather Brother Knight Joe Niedzwiecki.

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Dec 20, 2022 8:16 AM

An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held on Sunday, December 11th at Holy Family church in Grand Blanc. The Exemplification Team of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council #6742 in Grand Blanc welcomed two new Brothers into the Order; one for their council and another for Swartz Creek Council #6694. Council #6742 Grand Knight, Tom Hasselbach, served as the presiding officer.

Vivat Jesus!

Mike Trundle,

Grand Knight, Swartz Creek Council #6694

By: Richard Shelt - Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:38 AM

Because of the cooperation of the councils in District #105 and the State Councils arranging for bonus coats from Supreme, an amazing event happened Saturday Dec 17 at St. Andre Bessette Parish in Ecorse.

The district hosted a Coats for Kids giveaway. Over a hundred families were served and almost 300 coats distributed.

The children were extremely excited about getting these coats. After they received the coats and gloves and hats that were available, the families were allowed to enjoy a light meal and some snacks.

In the picture from left to right is David Kudla DGK #3856, Mark Garcellano GK #3956, Ray Bilyk DD105, Richard Shelt SDRR, Sean Roland DW 105, John DeFrancesco GK #3078 and David Hayward DGK #3078. David is also the program director for #3078.

This is just one example of the several giveaways by councils & Districts around the State. Michigan Knights of Columbus (mikofc.org)

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:35 AM

On December 18, an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held by Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish in Waterford.

New members brought into the Council were Kevin Rolinski, Frank Kotz and Thomas Binasio.  Current Council member John Kempf advanced to 3rd Degree. Also included in the picture are DD113 Tom Kendziorski, SDRR Paul Thorn, Archdiocese Program Director Joe Brenner, Grand Knight Michael Mandziuk along with members of the Exemplification team.

Welcome to the Order Kevin, Frank and Thomas.

Paul Thorn SDRR - Detroit East

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:32 AM

Three gentlemen became Knights before Christmas at Holy Family Parish in Caledonia on Saturday December 17^th. Bishop Allen J. Babcock Council 7341 hosted an Exemplification after the 5 PM Mass. Sacred Heart of Jesus Council #13641 in Grand Rapids brought 2 candidates to the ceremony and Council #7341 reactivated a member.

Front row left, new members to #13641 Rock Phelps and Bennett Kalafut. Front row center Larry Barton of #7341. Council Staff are pictured in the back row, GK 7341 Jeff Hernandez, GK 13641 Jason Bargenquast, D.J. Regan, SPRD Gary Merritt, Phil France.

Also pictured are family members that observed the Exemplification. 

Congrats guys! Gary L. Merritt SPRD

By: Paul Thorn - Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:29 AM

An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at St.Hubert Council #11658 in Harrison Township.  Welcomed into the Order were Alex Avito and Darrin Preston who are in the picture.  

Included in the picture are DD101 Dan Nowakowski, Former DD Ernie Boulus, SDRR Paul Thorn and members of the Degree Team.

Welcome to the Order Alex and Darrin.

Paul Thorn, State Deputy Regional Representative, Detroit East

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:26 AM

Monroe Council #1266 held an exemplification on Wednesday December 14th. Welcome to the four new Brother Knights, including Father Mike Anigbogu from Nigeria!

By: Paul Kelsey - Sat, Dec 17, 2022 1:32 AM

Catechetical Series on the Eucharist by Bishop David M. O’Connell C.M of the Diocese of Trenton New Jersey

You may view the series by clicking on the logos below.