Clinton Township Special Needs Ballpark named after Blessed Michael McGivney
- Sat, Jun 15, 2024 4:03 PM
On June 15th, the Michigan Knights of Columbus, as part of the Special Olympics Initiative, proudly hosted the blessing and naming ceremony of the Clinton Valley Little League Challenger Division Senior League Baseball Field in honor of the esteemed founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael J. McGivney.
Through the dedicated efforts of forty-two Knights of Columbus councils across Metro Detroit, a remarkable sum of over $62,000.00 was raised during our annual MI Drives to support the development of this field. Since 2006, a total of over $227,000.00 has been generously donated to the league through previous MI Drives. It has been stated that, "No one is more deserving of the honor of naming this field than the Knights of Columbus."
This newly inaugurated, all-inclusive field for these deserving young athletes will now and forever be known as the Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney Field!
In addition to our Worthy State Secretary-elect, Charles McCuen and Lady Pamela, the esteemed guest speaker at the event was Robbie Waclawski, the Director of Civic Partnership and State Sponsorship for Special Olympics of Michigan. Director Waclawski also holds the distinguished title of Director of Special Olympics for the Michigan Knights of Columbus State Council.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended and participated in this event, as well as to those who generously contributed to make this momentous occasion possible...
...and a VERY special thank you goes out to the athletes whose joy and sportsmanship will forever be associated with the name of Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney!
VIVAT JESUS!