By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:57 PM

By: Thomas Kendziorski - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:53 PM

Pope Saint John XXIII Council #5436 conducted a recent exemplification where two new members joined the Order.  From left-to-right: SDDR East Tom Kendziorski, PGK John Buchanan, PGK Kevin Wisely, new Brother Knight Phil Grudziski (sponsored by our Worthy State Treasurer, Dan Fuller), new Brother Werner Meier (sponsored by our Worthy DD113 Chris Scheuer), GK Bob Mancino, and DD113 Chris Scheuer.  Council #5436 serves the Our Lady of the Lakes parish in Waterford, MI.  Our pastor and Worthy Council Chaplain is Rev. Fr. Scott Thibodeau (Former State Chaplain 2012-2014).

By: Eugene Suchyta - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:44 PM

From October 5, 2026, through October 15, 2026, Former Michigan 1 Master Gene Suchyta will be bicycle riding the Way of St. James pilgrimage route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a journey of about 500 miles.

In addition to the pilgrimage, Gene is raising money for the Warriors to Lourdes program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. The Warriors to Lourdes program sends military service men and women in need of physical, mental and spiritual healing to Our Lady of Lourdes in France. About 40 other countries around the world participate in the pilgrimage which is usually in May of each year.

It takes $3000 to send a warrior to Lourdes. Gene's goal is to able to raise funds to send at least 5 armed service members in need of such healing.

Contributions in recognition of this effort can be made one of two ways:

Click here to make a donation to the Knights of Columbus Warriors to Lourdes fund. Click on the box that says Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone, click the In Honor Of... circle, and then enter WTL 2026 Charity Ride in the box that says Honoree's Name.

You can send a check to:

Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.

P.O. Box 382154

Pittsburgh, PA 15251-8154

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:31 PM

St Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage, MI held its 17th annual Golf Outing fundraiser on August 22 at Pine View Golf Course in Three Rivers, MI.  It was our most successful golf outing with a net profit of over $7,100.    116 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golf, dinner, and prizes.  Over the 17 years,  the total profit is over $62,000.  This fundraiser has allowed Council 6980 to make many donations for St Catherine of Siena parish projects and also to local organizations that benefit many people in need.

By: John Bursch - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:26 PM

By: Walter Winkle - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:18 PM

Please see the message below from our Worthy Supreme Master of the Fourth Degree Michael R. McCusker:

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Worthy Sir Knights:

I am excited to share that the Knights of Columbus’ application was accepted to participate in the 2026 Columbus Day Parade in New York City. I am writing to ask for your help in promoting this event. Here are the key details:

- The Knights of Columbus will process in the parade to honor the United States 250 the anniversary and in celebration of the namesake of our Order.

- The parade is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, in New York City.

- The parade begins at 11 am and concludes by 5 pm. Presently, the home office has not received information pertaining to time or location for assembling.

- All U.S. based Sir Knights are encouraged to attend and participate. The goal is to have at least 250 members in uniform.

- Only Fourth Degree will process and must be in the official uniform with service baldric and beret. Swords are still under consideration, as most members traveling by air cannot bring a sword. More to follow.

- Travel and accommodations are at each member’s expense.

- A registration page will launch in the next week.

- All registered participants who march will receive a commemorative America 250/Knights of Columbus challenge coin denoting participation in the New York City Columbus Day parade.

- Out of town participants should plan to arrive on Sunday afternoon or evening at the latest. There are no other activities scheduled. Participants will be free to travel home immediately following the parade.

- For regional participants, district masters are scheduling fifty passenger buses out of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island at no cost to the marchers. More information to follow.

Vivat Jesus,

Michael R. McCusker

By: Christopher Wegener - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 9:59 PM

Please see the details below and ad for the upcoming Heart of the Gospel Men's retreat in the Lansing Diocese. All men are welcome!

#KofC #CatholicMen #FaithInAction #MIKofC #KnightsOfColumbus #CatholicRetreat #mensretreat

 

By: Kevin Duffy - Wed, Sep 2, 2026 9:34 PM

Click below to listen to the intervew of our Worthy State Faith Director on Ave Maria Radio as he discusses the Living Rosary at the Michigan State Capitor on September 13th!

Kevin Duffy promotes the Knights of Columbus Living Rosary

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Aug 27, 2026 9:43 PM

Msgr Kromenaker Council 2251 hosted an Exemplification on Monday, August 24th and welcomed 16 new Brothers into the order.

Council 2251 recruited 14 new Brothers to the Order!

Our Lady on the River Council 856 also welcomed two additional Brothers to the Order bringing the grand total to 16 new Brothers coming in at one exemplification!

Congratulations to both Councils for all of their recruiting efforts!!!!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Aug 27, 2026 9:27 PM

On August 20th at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Grand Rapids, District Deputies Paul Fricke, Paul Kwiatowski and Tonino Michienzi held a Tri-District Officer Installation. Many officers from Districts 305, 310 and 313 were in attendance and supported by Family.