By: Martin Brown - Tue, Jul 22, 2025 5:08 PM

On Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Diocesan meeting saw an excellent turnout of Knights of Columbus members. After the meeting concluded, a cellphone belonging to a District Deputy was found during cleanup. State Warden Joel and State Treasurer Vern, the only state officers remaining, took responsibility for the phone.

Determined to reunite the phone with its owner, Joel and Vern attempted to locate the District Deputy’s contact information through social media that evening but found no recent activity. The next morning, after receiving a voicemail from Joel, a fellow Knight provided the District Deputy’s home phone number and workplace details. Joel was informed that if he couldn’t reach the District Deputy, another Knight could retrieve the phone and return it. However, Joel and Vern, with time before their next meeting in Kalamazoo, took action.

They called the District Deputy’s home phone but received no answer. Undeterred, they visited his workplace, only to learn it was his day off. The pair then drove to his home but found no one there. After enjoying a bowl of soup at a local diner while waiting for a possible call, they returned to the District Deputy’s home. Still unable to find him, they left the phone securely in his mailbox.

Joel informed a fellow Knight of their efforts, and an email was sent urging the District Deputy to call as soon as possible.

Within two hours, the grateful District Deputy confirmed he had retrieved his phone. This is just one example of how Michigan Knights of Columbus State Officers go above and beyond to support their brother Knights.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Tue, Jul 22, 2025 5:01 PM

Congratulations to the Council Officers of Watervliet Council 4055 on being installed!    Thank you for accepting the call to serve the Order and your Council!!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:55 PM

Mass was held on July 14, 2025 at the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church located in Waterford, MI.  The celebrant was Rev. Fr. Scott A. Thibodeau, Worthy Past State Chaplain, SK, and current Council #5436 Chaplain.  District Deputy and SK Chris Scheuer leads District #113, a Star District for the past 5 years!  Dinner was prepared by SK Michael Mandziuk, PGK, FS, and newly appointed AOD East EFF.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:52 PM

The 2025 Summer Diocesan Meeting season is complete.   During the month of July, the State Officers and Directors travel to the seven dioceses in the Michigan jurisdiction and waterfall to Council officers about the priorities for the next six months of the fraternal year in Programs, Membership, COR, and other important topics.

By: Michael Cousins - Sun, Jul 13, 2025 2:42 PM

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Jul 13, 2025 2:34 PM

Congratulations to the Officers of Paw Paw Council 3798 on their Installation!

By: John Bursch - Sun, Jul 13, 2025 8:13 AM

By: Charles E. McCuen - Thu, Jul 10, 2025 6:13 PM

 

My Brothers,

The time is drawing near for our 2026 We are One Golf outing to support the Installation of the State Leadership. This is our last outing and it would be great to go out with a bang! As I said at the Summer Leadership Conference I would love to see all of our Districts and Councils represented  with a Tee sign on the entire course. I have attached the fillable flier for you so you can just click on it then click the "Go to" link and fill it out with your payment and send it off. No fuss no muss. You still have a little time to go so don't delay. I hope to see you all soon.

Flyer:  We Are One Golf Outing

 

Vivat Jesus

Charlie

SS

http://www.weareonecommittee.org/

By: Michael Szukhent - Thu, Jul 10, 2025 6:01 PM

On June 29, 2025 the Diocese of Gaylord, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, held its inaugural Awareness Mass at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord.

More than 100 individuals from across the diocese attended. With dim lights and calming music, the sensory-friendly Mass provided full liturgical ministries participation for those living with a mental illness, physical or intellectual disability. After Mass, guests enjoyed light snacks and fellowship.

Thank you to all those who volunteered their time to make this day possible.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Jul 10, 2025 5:53 PM