Christopher Marsh's Amazing Journey to Becoming a Knight
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 12:39 PM
Christopher Marsh has had an amazing year so far. After completing the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults during Lent, he became a Catholic at the Easter Vigil Mass at St Catherine of Siena Church in Portage, MI. On May 29, after many years of heart issues, he successfully underwent heart transplant surgery at Corewell Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.
Just seven weeks later, on July 19, he went through the Knights of Columbus Exemplification Ceremony and is now a proud member of St Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage, MI.
Joe Magalski
St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980, Grand Knight
Holy Family Council 8948 in West Branch installs its Council Officers!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 12:35 PM
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We are proud to announce our new Officer Installation at Holy Family Council 8948 in Klacking Creek (West Branch) for FY 2026-2027.
Installation was also provided for the Council Chaplin Fr. Zira.
Dad Talk - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 12:09 PM
In this Sunday's first reading, Solomon receives a great gift—wisdom. But just because God gives us the capacity to do His will does not mean we'll always follow it. And Solomon is a perfect example of that. We'll review his story and its lessons plus the importance of treating our salvation like a treasure or pearl of great price in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Father Edmund Battersby Council 7586 honors member turning 100 years old!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 11:37 PM
John Ochman turns 100 years old on July 8, 2026.
John Ochman has been a Knight of Columbus member for 79 years.
Father Edmund Battersby Council 7586 Knight of Columbus Grand Knight Bob Donahue presents 100-year-old John Ochman with a "Certificate of Appreciation" for being a 79-year member of the council.
Dan Martin
Father Edmund Battersby Council 7586
Member
Council 1266 - Holiday Camp Lunch
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 11:33 PM
On Thursday, July 9th, Monroe Council #1266 purchased lunch for the children of Monroe Holiday Camp – a special summer camp with enrichment activities for Monroe County youth with physical & mental disabilities. Knights & family members also prepared and served the lunch to the children of the camp & camp staff members.
Anchor Bay Council 5981 honors its Former Council Chaplain of 21 years!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 11:31 PM
At its July meeting, Anchor Bay Council 5981 voted to purchase a K of C grave marker for Former Council Chaplain, Fr. Nick Zukowski. On July 17th, PGKs Ron Demick and Matt Hoxsie placed the grave marker at the cemetery. Fr. Nick used to say that” He became a Knight before he became a Priest” and we think Father would love having the K of C flag fly next to where he is laid to rest.
Irish Hills Council 6223 honors Deacon Gene Hausmann's retirement
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 11:23 PM
On Sunday, July 12th, approximately 50 Knights and a couple hundred parishioners gathered to wish Deacon Gene Hausmann well in his retirement. Deacon Gene is a past Grand Knight of Irish Hills Council 6223 in the beautiful Irish Hills near Brooklyn.
Mike Kimutis
GK Irish Hills Council 6223
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