By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Mar 18, 2024 11:38 AM

Join us in celebrating Father Enzo for his exceptional dedication to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From 2005 to 2023, Father Enzo served as the CEO of St. Louis Center in Chelsea, MI.

In addition to his role at St. Louis Center, Father Enzo is a valued member of several organizations, including the Knights of Columbus and the International Order of Alhambra. He also serves as the Chaplain for the Italian Cultural Center and Italian American Club of Livonia, as well as the Spiritual Advisor for the Italian American Club of Lansing.

It is only appropriate that we gather together to honor his legacy and convey our deepest appreciation as he begins a new chapter in his life.

For more information and to RSVP, click here


(Reservations are still being accepted beyond 3/18 as needed)

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Mar 17, 2024 8:15 AM

Click here for Grand Rapids Registration

Click here East Lansing Registration

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Mar 16, 2024 7:23 AM

As one of the largest Catholic fraternal benefit societies in the world, the Knights of Columbus is committed to serving its members and the community. Through ethical investing, generous giving, and family insurance, we actively work towards safeguarding human life, upholding human dignity, and promoting the common good.

Now is an excellent opportunity to explore the possibility of joining our team of insurance agents for a truly unique career experience. To discover more about the exciting field agent career opportunities available with the Knights of Columbus, we invite you to register for one of our upcoming virtual events.

English Events

• Tuesday, April 16^th | 7:00 P.M. CT.  To register, click here
• Wednesday, April 24^th | 7:30 P.M. ET.  To register click here

Spanish Bilingual Events

• Monday, April 8^th | 7:30 P.M. ET.  To register, click  here   
• Tuesday, April 9^th | 7:00 P.M. CT,  To register, click here

Watch "A Career Unlike Any Other" by clicking here

By: Kenneth Unterbrink - Mon, Mar 11, 2024 5:17 PM

Financial Secretaries

The SHMS Endowed Scholarship Fund is to be added as a $6.00 voluntary donation with your dues notice.

If there is an issue, please contact the State Office for instruction as soon as possible.

This also applies to “Ten For Charity” for State Charities.

The State Deputy and State Board are continuing the SHMS Endowed Scholarship as a recommended voluntary six dollars ($6.00) per year per member. Supporting seminarians from all dioceses is a crucial mission, as the cost of education is increasingly burdensome for those dedicated individuals pursuing religious vocations. Your generous contribution will help ensure that they have the financial support they need to pursue their calling.

Please -- $6.00 a year per member or more. Use the QR code below. 

To be able to provide a stable and permanent source of funding for vocations to the priesthood.

 1. Priests who have a heart for the wounded.

2. Priests who help Christ to be known and loved.

3. Priests who are leaders.

4. Priests who are true shepherds of souls.

5. Priests who proclaim, teach and defend the Faith effectively.

 Write the check to: Michigan K of C Charities, Inc.

Memo line: SHMS Endowed Scholarship Fund

 Send your contribution to:

Barry Borsenik, State Secretary 9673 Downing Rd. Birch Run, MI. 48415

Kenneth Unterbrink PSD – SHMS State Director

By: George Walrath - Sun, Mar 10, 2024 2:09 PM

The K of C Insurance Binder is available for the MI Drive this Palm Sunday Weekend. Click here and good luck with all your plans!

By: John Hundiak - Sun, Mar 10, 2024 1:45 PM

The State Spelling Bee finals was held at Fr. Van Rooy Council 2740 in Essexville, MI on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Twenty-three competitors from around the State competed in the two different levels (Grades 4,5,6 and Grades 7,8,9). After a grueling competition, the winners and runner ups were victorious. They are pictured below with State Community Director John Hundiak:

Please join me in congratulating the winners and continue to encourage future champions to compete in the Michigan State Spelling Bee.

John Hundiak

State Community Director

By: William Corey - Thu, Mar 7, 2024 7:30 AM

State Family Director
Family Matters

It is time to announce the winners of the “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest.

See all the winning entries by clicking here

Kindergarten
1st. place – Ferminia B., McBain, Our Lady of Good Council, Council #8556
2nd place – Kara L., White Lake, St Patrick White Lake Council 13319
3rd place – Claire S., Ira Township, Au Lac Council #10724

Grades 1-2
1st place – Michael L., Troy, Sacred Heart of the Hills Council # 8659

2nd place – (Tie) Ruby B., Grosse Pointe, St. Paul on the Lake Council #12121 and
Anthony G., Clinton Township, St. Paul of Tarus Council # 11689

3rd place – Mariah S., Lambertville, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Council #8902

Grades 3-4
1st place – Lillian S., Hamburg, Holy Spirit Council #7891
2nd place – Kensley W., Westphalia, St. Jude Thaddeus Council #2890
3rd place – Florencia A., Dearborn Heights, Robert Jones Council #3078

Grades 5-6
1st place – Arianna B., Brighton, Fr. J. Leo McCain Council #7304
2nd place – Charlotte W., Sterling Heights, No Council # on form
3rd place – Cadence R., Pinconning, No Council # on form

Grades 7-8
1st place - Emily M., Grosse Pointe Farms, St. Paul on the Lake Council #12121
2nd place – Ella L., Holland, St. John Neumann Council #7115
3rd place – Faith R., Lyons, St. Jude Thaddeus Council #2890

Thank you to all the Councils and youth that participated. A lot of immense talent!

Bill Corey
State Family Director

By: Christy Miron - Wed, Mar 6, 2024 8:34 AM

For all ladies coming to the convention on Mackinac Island, there is a great opportunity to support our KofC charitable goals, meet other like-minded women, and have some fun! We are asking for volunteers to help with the charity raffle that is held during the convention. Primarily we need people to help sell raffle tickets in 2-hour shifts, but there are several other opportunities as well. Volunteers are asked to sign up online by either scanning the QR code below or clicking here

 

if you are planning to bring a raffle item to the convention, please scan the QR code below or click here to complete a donation form. If you need a paper form, instead of this electronic form, you may email Christy Miron at c.miron@mikofc.org.

 

By: Joseph Brenner - Tue, Mar 5, 2024 4:33 PM

By: Paul J. Palka - Mon, Mar 4, 2024 2:43 PM