Today, we kicked off our State Convention with a powerful Eucharistic Procession from St. Anne’s Catholic Church to the Grand Hotel, centering our hearts on the Blessed Sacrament. This beautiful witness to Christ’s Real Presence sets the tone for a convention filled with faith, fellowship, and service. There were over 125 faithful Lay People, approximately 30 priests, bishops, and clergy, and our 4th Degree Color Corps. in the procession
On May 18th, Council 10501 and Knights on Bikes Archdiocese of Detroit worked together on the 5th Annual Blessing of the Bikes and Classic Cars at Holy Family Parish in Memphis, MI. They were even joined by our Canadian Knights on Bikes friends!
All proceeds went to support Spero Pregnancy Center in Port Huron. The weather cooperated so Deacon could bless all the cars & drivers and bikes & riders.
Richmond Council 2667 had a Major Degree Exemplificaiton this Sunday morning welcoming four new Knights into their Council at St. Augustine Church. This completes their quota for Star Council!
Our New Brothers and the Degree Team
GK2667 Shaun Rapske, Fr. Mark Livingston, DD123 John Vermeesch
On May 13, I travelled to Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Lake Orion to attend the monthly meeting of Fr. Thomas R. Carey Council 4764.
Before the meeting, we attended a Mass.celebrated by Rev. Dr. Bill Promesso.
During the Council Meeting, I was honored to present a Defend Life Banner to Grand Knight Tom Tiffany. District Deputy Chris Scheuer was part of the presentation.
Jim Roback of Council 4764 led the fundraising effort to purchase an Ultrasound machine for the Oxford Pregnancy Center in Oxford. This was the 100th machine purchased by Councils in the State since the program was started by Supreme in 2008. The machine was dedicated on February 26, 2025.
Pictured L-R: Josie Peterson; PD Mark Kehoe; Alexis Kiley; PGK Jack Sweeney and Jacob Young.
PGK 10724 Jack Sweeney
Au Lac Council 10724 held the new Hockey Challenge program. Congratulations to Jacob Young, Alexis Kiley and Josie Peterson for participating! They will advance to the State championship on May 31.
A big thank you to PGK Jack Sweeney for designing and building the awesome looking target. We look forward to holding this event again sometime in the fall or winter.
Great News!! Our Knights of Columbus General and Field Agents have collaborated with us to create an exceptional invitation accompanied by a gift for high school graduates who choose to become a Knight of Columbus. The graduate will have the choice of a Michigan KofC keychain/pocket rosary, a Michigan KofC necktie or a copy of our State council Icon (the ascension of Mother Mary).
All the graduates will need to do after signing up as an E-Member is to scan the QR code on the back of the card and select a gift. Our Field agents will personally deliver the gift to them.
To download the attachment and print out invitation cards for graduates, please click on this link: Graduation Cards
The gift of Knighthood will offer a robust foundation of faith as the graduate progresses in his journey as an adult man of faith.
Au Lac Council 10724 hosted a Mother's Day flower sale to raise money for Life Chairities after each weekend mass.
A total of $830 was collected and will be given to RTL-Life Span.
Thanks also to the Brother Knights and other volunteers who helped with the event, plus a special thank you to PGK Peter Cornwell and his wife Janis who are the Council's Pro-Life leaders throughout the year.
On May 14th, Council 1492 Ludington hosted a travel team exemplification. 10 new members attended the exemplification. 8 new members from Council 1492 Ludington , 1 new member from 15593 Hart and 1 new member from Council 4090 Davison.
The 125th Annual Michigan Knights of Columbus State Convention convenes next week. Once again, we will have the Eucharistic Procession from St. Anne’s Church in the downtown area to the Grand Hotel. The procession takes place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 beginning at 11:30am.
We need the help of all Knights and their families who are already on the island to make this a success. All Knights and their families are invited (encouraged) to participate in this event. Please be at St. Anne’s no later than 11:00am Wednesday morning to assemble for the procession. We will be walking through the streets of Mackinac Island and ending on the porch of the Grand Hotel for benediction. The entire route is about a mile.
Afterwards, the Blessed Sacrament will be available for adoration in the Ford Room throughout the convention.
Please help us make this a memorable display of our Catholic faith.
Congratulations to Eric Schmitt and Michael Purifoy for joining the Knights of Columbus on May 13th! They joined Au Lac Council 10724 in a ceremony hosted by Anchor Bay Council 5981. Thank you to the Brother Knights from both councils and welcome Eric and Michael!
Pictured L-R (Row 1): Eric Scmitt; Michael Purifoy
Pictured L-R (Row 2): FDD Ron DePestel (Detroit East Program Director); FDD Ken Krause, Pat Bohr (Grand Knight 10724); Rich Burke (Grand Knight 5981); Mark Kehoe (Program Director 10724); FDD Mike Cousins (State DAVL Director)
Pictured L-R (Row 3: PGK Lee Arnold (5981); Matt Hoxsie (DD118 & State Public Relations Director)
