Twenty Five New Sir Knights Welcomed at St John Neumann in Canton

By: Eugene Suchyta - Wed, Oct 21, 2026 9:39 PM

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Michigan District 1 of the Fourth Degree exemplified 25 new Sir Knights to the Fourth Degree at St. John Neumann in Canton, Michigan. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Jeffrey M. Monforton, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, was the Class Honoree.

 

Our Worthy State Deputy Charlie McCuen III and new District Master Mike Page joined Vice Supreme Master Walter Winkle Jr., along with other dignitaries, in the knighting ceremony.

 

State Chaplain and District Friar Father Paul Ballien also attended the ceremony, which included three priests exemplified to the Fourth Degree.

 

Congratulations and welcome to our newest Sir Knights!

 

Submitted by Worthy Former District Master Gene Suchyta.

 

Class photo of the Michigan District 1 Fourth Degree Exemplification, September 26, 2026 Sir Knight speaking at the ambo during the exemplification ceremony
Knighting ceremony with a sword at St. John Neumann in Canton Speaker at the podium beneath the Fourth Degree Michigan District No. 1 banner
Priest leading a prayer at the podium