By: Ed Strach - Mon, Jul 15, 2024 4:59 PM

Guest Speaker John Bursch delivered a compelling presentation on Religious Freedom at the Michigan State Council's 2024 Summer Organizational Meeting.

As the Vice President of Appellate Advocacy for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the world's largest public-interest law firm dedicated to defending religious liberty, free speech, parental rights, marriage and family, and the right to life, John Bursch brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, John is a devoted husband and father of five. He is also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a three-time past president of the Grand Rapids Legatus Chapter, and a valued member of the Pro-Life Partners Foundation Advisory Board.

His insights and expertise on the topic of Religious Freedom were both enlightening and thought-provoking, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting these fundamental rights in our society.

Click here to watch the video

By: Mandy Borsenik - Fri, Jul 12, 2024 5:30 AM

By: Douglas Kokot - Tue, Jul 9, 2024 5:18 PM

By: Matthew Wierzgac - Mon, Jul 8, 2024 8:25 PM

My Brother Knights,

I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day Holiday!  A new fraternal year has officially begun, and we have some new faces and some changes to leadership.  My name is Matt Wierzgac, and I am your new State Program Director.  I am very excited and ready to serve!

I want to thank our past State Program Director, Paul Palka, for his exceptional performance and service these last four years in that position.  His service and dedication to the Knights of Columbus is both amazing and inspiring!  I have some big shoes to fill.

Our State Deputy has tagged the next couple years with the acronym SOAR.  Each letter has a meaning.

Service = What Life is About

Optimism = The Faith that leads us to achievement

Aspire = To accomplish great deeds

Responsibility = To do your duty

Come SOAR with us!

Just a friendly reminder that the forms 185 and 365 were due on July 1^st.  If you haven’t submitted these yet, please do so as soon as possible.  They are very important to kick starting your council to success! If you have any questions or need assistance with these, please contact your District Deputy.  They are a great resource for guidance and assistance.

A great program for our youth this summer is our Soccer Challenge.  It isn’t difficult to do, and your Diocesan Program Director can provide guidance.  More information and resources is available on the supreme website.  You can order the guides, posters, and scoresheets there, or even download and print them on your own.  If this is something your council is interested in doing, please consider scheduling this event in the July/Early August timeframe.  Winners will advance to the district/diocesan level competition.  For more information, look at the supreme website, or contact your diocesan program director. 

In the coming weeks, I will cover many other programs of the Faith in Action Programs available to you to achieve the Columbian Award.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me at m.wierzgac@mikofc.org. 

Again, I am excited to serve as your new State Program Director and look forward to helping you succeed! 

God Bless and Vivat Jesus!

Matt Wierzgac

Michigan State Program Director

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Jul 6, 2024 7:57 AM

The Father McGivney Guild is thrilled to announce the release of a newly published book on Blessed Michael McGivney in the popular format of a graphic novel/comic book:

"A Father's Heart: The Story of Blessed Michael McGivney, Founder of the Knights of Columbus."

This beautifully illustrated graphic novel serves as a captivating tool to promote the Sainthood Cause of Father Michael McGivney and to engage with young families and potential new members.

Brian Caulfield, from the Executive Office of the Supreme Knight and Vice Postulator for the Cause of Blessed Michael McGivney, is collaborating with the International Catholic Publishing House Éditions du Signe to ensure the success of this program as a recruiting and fundraising tool for our councils.

Through a special bulk rate (minimum 100 copies), your council can feature two introductory pages dedicated to recounting the history of your council, as well as the current narrative of your faith and charitable endeavors. These books can then be sold to Knights and parishioners to raise funds for further good works.

To learn more about this innovative project or to request sample pages of the graphic novel, please contact the Father McGivney Guild at guild@kofc.org.

This unique opportunity will be presented at the upcoming Diocesan and District meetings. Order your copies today by clicking here.

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to share your council's story and support a great cause!

By: Ed Strach - Fri, Jul 5, 2024 7:27 AM

On Monday July 1, 2024, the 94th Ultrasound machine in Michigan was dedicated and blessed in Grand Rapids.

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Jul 1, 2024 6:51 AM

THE 2024/2025 FRATERNAL YEAR BEGINS TODAY!

 

We are excited to introduce our new State Deputy, Barry Borsenik and First Lady Mandy as they begin their new roles and responsibilities.

May God bless all that you do for the Order and our Brother Knights and Ladies throughout Michigan!

 

SOAR with us!

SERVICE - OPTIMISM - ASPIRE - RESPONSIBILITY

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Jul 1, 2024 6:49 AM

Father LaFramboise's leadership and spiritual guidance will greatly benefit our Order and the Knights and Ladies throughout Michigan!

 

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Jun 30, 2024 7:47 AM

As we come to the end of the 2023/2024 Fraternal Year, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the outstanding leadership and service over the last two years by State Deputy Christopher A. Kolomjec, First Lady Julie, and State Chaplain Father Aidan Logan.

 

Thank you for putting Faith & Family First!

By: Robert Bagley - Mon, Jun 24, 2024 6:54 AM

Brothers and Sisters,