Members of Paw Paw Council 3798 set up a Nativity Scene at the Paw Paw amphitheater on November 28th. The council performs this service to the community every year.
Although it was during a snowstorm, the Council came together to bring the presence of the Holy Family to the local community. They are helping our community to Keep Christ in Christmas.
On Wednesday, November 19th, District Deputy Gary Mallia awarded St. Fabian Council #13362 the Star Council award for their achievements in membership, programs and fraternal benefits for FY2024-2025.
Picture here receiving the award on behalf of the Council were: (L-R) Bill Preininger- MD, Jose Cayeo- GK, and Tom Oulette-PD.
Late District Deputy Dan Nowakowski honored with Star District!
On Thursday, November 20, State Secretary Charlie McCuen, DD101 Ed Perkins, State Chief of Staff Paul Palka, State Sacristan John Hundiak and I travelled to St. Hubert Council 11658 in Harrison Township to present a Star District Award for the 2024 -2025 Fraternal Year for District 101.
The Award was presented to Sue Nowakowski, the wife of the Late DD Dan Nowakowski, who passed away in September.
Included in the presentation photo is GK11658 Shane Drury.
Eternal rest grant unto Brother Dan, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Thanks for the great exemplification for the Knights of Columbus Charity, Unity, and Fraternity (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree) event on Christ the King Sunday.
Thanks Father Tyler and District Deputy 509 Steve for making this event special!
Welcome to Paul Tobey and Rob Horning, our newest knights at St Mary Pinckney Council 11761.
Thanks exemplification team Gerard, Mick, Todd, Brian, and Joe.
Congratulations to Council 16199 and DIstrict 310 for achieving these honors!!!!
Here is the Council of the Month for October in the Grand Rapids Diocese presentation. Cathedral of St. Andrew Council 16199 and Grand Knight Mark Bordner by SDRR Marty Brown.
Presentation of 2024-2025 Star Council and KC tablecloth to Cathedral of St. Andrew Council 16199 by District Deputy Ike Yskes.
Presentation of 2024-2025 Star District to District Deputy Ike Yskes by SDRR Marty Brown.
On Thursday, November 13th the Dr. Thomas A Dooley Council 5492 out of Livonia Michigan continues its tradition of honoring their veterans during the pledge of allegiance their Council meaning in honor of Veterans Day.
Please take a moment and watch this video regarding how our Fraternal Benefits help carry on Fr. McGivney's legacy of care for our Brothers, Ladies, and families:
When Brad Wolf chose to strengthen his family’s future through life insurance with the Knights of Columbus, he could not have foreseen how soon it would be needed. At his sudden passing, that decision became a lifeline—allowing his wife, Dena, and their daughter, Riley, to remain in their home, free from the fear of financial hardship. In their story, the vision of Blessed Michael McGivney comes alive once more: that no widow or orphan should be left without protection, and that love and faith can endure even in the face of loss. Learn more at https://kofc.org/faa -- Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: / knightsofcolumbus / kofc / kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org