Update from the State Vocations “RSVP” Director
- Sun, Jun 14, 2026 10:57 AM
Brother Knights
We did it!
The Michigan Jurisdiction’s RSVP numbers for 2025 showed a NEW REOCRD in Vocation Support, exceeding the previous record high by over $13,000.
These numbers are fantastic and we should all be proud of our unwavering support for Vocations. There are a few highlights which drew my attention:
* There were several councils who became active in RSVP in 2025 for the first time. This is a VERY POSITIVE indicator. A corollary to this is there were many more councils who were active in 2025 who had not been in many years.
* Fourth Degree Assemblies set a high mark in 2025 as well. Historically Assemblies are not as active with Vocations Support as Councils. In 2025 Assemblies showed a significant uptick in RSVP.
* There were 55 Councils who donated $2,000 or more to the program and several over $10,000.
* The Lansing Diocese for the first time outperformed the Archdiocese of Detroit by about $3,000. Year after year Lansing trails Detroit (not by much) and in 2025 that changed. Detroit actually did good however Lansing did ‘very good’.
* The Davison Council 4090 once again exceeded last year’s numbers by a rather significant amount! Year after year they continue to do better than the year before – its incredible. If you graph their history, the RSVP line chart would look like the north slop of Mt Everest.
* Another bright spot was the Marquette Diocese: Year after year this Diocese is relatively constant – the numbers don’t change much. In 2025 their RSVP increased around 70% over prior years.
* Support for Religious orders is becoming significant. Only a few years ago support for Postulants and Novices was almost non-existent. Today there are many councils, and a couple of Assemblies in Michigan who support those choosing a consecrated life. The level of appreciation from them is overwhelming.
* It has been a very successful year for the DAVL (Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League). The DAVL is a major contributor to Councils and Assemblies in the Archdiocese.
Lastly please welcome the new State Vocations “RSVP” Director Joe Yekulis as he takes over in July.
Greg Brunson
State Vocations “RSVP” Director