Former District Master Gene Suchyta Warriors To Lourdes Charity Ride

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
 
On the check's memo line: Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund.
Also, please include a note or letter saying the donation is in honor the WTL 2026 Charity Ride.
You can follow Gene’s adventure (yes, training is involved), by clicking here or going to kofcmidistrict1.org and clicking on the Warriors to Lourdes 2026 Charity Ride banner link. In addition to contributions in recognition of the ride, there are also instructions for sending Gene requests for the intercession of St. James at the cathedral.
 
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St Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage holds its 17th annual Golf Outing

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.

 

 

 

Dad Talk - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)

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

 
The common thread in this Sunday's second and Gospel readings is that we cannot have worship without sacrifice. Indeed, when we choose to follow Christ, suffering will inevitably follow, as illustrated by Jeremiah in this Sunday's first reading. But when we fasten ourselves to the cross, God uses our suffering to help mold and shape us for eternal life. That will be our focus in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
 
Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/burschjj/episodes/Dad-Talk---Twenty-second-Sunday-in-Ordinary-Time-Cycle-A-e3o2eul
 
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-talk-twenty-second-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-a/id1795067269?i=1000786693832
 
Riverside - https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/8dd6face6735d24dc1cd
 
 

2026 Columbus Day Parade in New York City

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

District 118 welcomes 16 new Brothers!!!

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!!!!

 

 

DIstricts 305, 310, and 313 Install Council Officers Together in Grand Rapids!

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.

 

 

Irish Hills Council 6223 Holds Exemplification

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Aug 27, 2026 9:18 PM

On August 23rd the Irish Hills Council 6223 held an exemplification for four new members.  Two of the new members, Thomas Hoving and Dominic Hoving are grandsons of Harold "Joe" Marsh, who was a charter member of the council.  The Investing Officer was DD Matt Girdham who is the son-in- law of Joe and uncle of Thomas and Dominic.
 
 
 
(Dominic on the left, Matt pinning Thomas in first picture.
 
 
In the second picture are the exemplification team with the four new members front row, from the left,Thomas Hoving, Dominic Hoving, Greg Bonkowski, Adrian Tatro, and DD Matt Girdham.)
 
 

Go for Two!

By: Charles E. McCuen - Thu, Aug 27, 2026 9:12 PM

 
Michigan is on the move again! When inviting new men and their families to join us, let's go for two! It's always more fun when they invite their friends also. 
 
 
Go Michigan and remember to go for TWO! 

 
Michigan's Big Membership Team