Invitation to Attend Human Dignity Formation Day: Called to Care Building a Culture of Life - Sept 3
By: Ed Strach -
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 2:32 PM
You are cordially invited to attend a Human Dignity Formation Day on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Offered by the Archdiocesan Gospel of Life Ministry and co-sponsored by Blessed Solanus Casey Guild of the Catholic Medical Association and the Knights of Columbus.
COST: $20 (includes lunch)
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
8:30 a.m. Registration & Hospitality
9:00-10:45 Morning Formation Sessions
11:00 a.m. "White Mass for Health Care Professionals
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Presentation on the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey
1:30 p.m. Conclusion
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
* Healing the Wounded: Hope and Healing after Abortion
* Welcoming the Stranger: Accompaniment, Belonging, and Parish Response
* Honoring Life to its Natural End: Authentic Catholic Compassion at the End of Life
Let's Beat Texas!
By: Charles E. McCuen -
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 2:13 PM
Please click below for a video message from our Worthy State Deputy Charlie McCuen and Worthy State Membership Director Marty Brown.
Let's Beat Texas!!
Michigan Knights sponsors Michigan Catholic Cross Country Invitational in Lansing!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 11:10 PM
On Saturday, August 29, athletes from across Michigan and Ohio descended on St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt for the Michigan Catholic Cross Country Invitational.
State Faith Director Kevin Duffy and Lansing Diocesan Membership Director Dan Cross manned the membership table and thanked the crowd for attending this great event, which is sponsored by the Michigan Knights of Columbus.
Bishop Earl Boyea joined those in attendance on a beautiful August morning.
State Board enjoys Fraternal Baseball Game at Comerica Park!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 11:04 PM
The State Board enjoyed the Fraternal Day at Comerica Park on August 29th. If you haven't participated in one of our State Fraternal Activities, please consider doing so, they are a lot of fun!!
Pope Saint John XXIII Council #5436 welcome two Brothers!
By: Thomas Kendziorski -
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:53 PM
Pope Saint John XXIII Council #5436 conducted a recent exemplification where two new members joined the Order. From left-to-right: SDDR East Tom Kendziorski, PGK John Buchanan, PGK Kevin Wisely, new Brother Knight Phil Grudziski (sponsored by our Worthy State Treasurer, Dan Fuller), new Brother Werner Meier (sponsored by our Worthy DD113 Chris Scheuer), GK Bob Mancino, and DD113 Chris Scheuer. Council #5436 serves the Our Lady of the Lakes parish in Waterford, MI. Our pastor and Worthy Council Chaplain is Rev. Fr. Scott Thibodeau (Former State Chaplain 2012-2014).
Former District Master Gene Suchyta Warriors To Lourdes Charity Ride
By: Eugene Suchyta -
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:44 PM
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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.
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
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
