2026 Heart of Christ Clinic Gala
By: Eugene Suchyta -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 10:05 AM
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, most of the Michigan State Board, including State Deputy Charles McCuen, III, and State Chaplain Fr. Paul Ballien, attended the Heart of Christ Clinic Gala at St. John's Resort in Plymouth, MI. Mass prior to the event was celebrated by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Joseph L. Coffey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA.
Also on hand were members of the 4th Degree Michigan 1 Color Corps, led by District Master Mike Page. Color Corps were at the Mass, as well as presented and retired colors before and after the gala.
October 2026 Michigan Columbian Now Online
By: Tom Marcetti, Sr -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 9:49 AM
October Michigan Columbian Now Online
Brother Knights,
The October 2026 issue of the Michigan Columbian is now available on the Michigan State Council website.
This is the first fully digital edition of the magazine. State Deputy Charles E. McCuen, III notes that the new format gives the jurisdiction more space, more flexibility, and a better way to share color photos and stories from councils across Michigan. The issue includes messages from State leadership, program and membership updates, council news, and a reminder that councils should keep sending photos and stories to Editor Gary Kolbicz so future issues can highlight the work being done throughout the state.
The magazine is formatted at 8½" × 11" and is easy to read on a computer or phone. It also prints well. You can print the entire issue or a single page.
How to read it
Grand Knights and Financial Secretaries are asked to forward this announcement to every member’s personal email so no Brother misses the issue.
Fraternally,
Michigan State Council
Council 2659 St. Joseph Howell exemplifies TEN Brothers!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 9:37 AM
Council 2659 St. Joseph Howell hosted an exemplification on September 16th at which 10 men were exemplified. In addition to Council 2659's (4) new Knights, Council 7304 St. Patrick Brighton had (3), Council 12295 St. Mary Magdalen Brighton had (2), and Council 13450 St. Augustine Argentine had (1). Many family members were in attendance, along with many Brother Knights including SDRR John Yanok, DD506 Ed Nickels, DD509 Steve Schafer and Assistant General Field Agent Patrick Arndt.
Vismara Council 3725 Honors First Responders and All Who Were Lost on September 11
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 9:35 AM
Vismara Council 3725 Honors First Responders and All Who Were Lost on September 11
Four brother Knights from Monsignor John C. Vismara Council 3725 of St. Clair Shores stood with veterans and first responders at AMVETS Post 57 for the September 11 ceremony, honoring those who died in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in the fields of Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
At the front of the AMVETS post in Harper Woods stands a lasting tribute: a rusted steel I-beam recovered from Ground Zero, set into a massive granite boulder. Designated World Trade Center Artifact #I-0061C, the beam was donated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to the City of Harper Woods and AMVETS Post 57. Plaques on the stone carry the First Responders seal and the AMVETS emblem, together with a dedication “to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.”
Council 3725 was honored as a donor and guest for its contribution to the memorial project. Representing the council at the ceremony were Recording Secretary John Fennell, Financial Secretary John Bartony, Inside Guard Rick Peters, and Grand Knight Keith LaDuke.
The Knights of Columbus and Monsignor John C. Vismara Council 3725 join AMVETS Post 57 and the people of Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes in remembering the first responders who ran toward the fire and the civilians who never came home.
Forty-six brother Knights were among those killed on September 11, 2001 — many of them firefighters, police officers, and other first responders. Twenty-five years later, their sacrifice still calls us to charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.
Never forget. Vivat Jesus.
Photo caption: World Trade Center Artifact #I-0061C stands in front of AMVETS Post 57 in Harper Woods. The steel beam was recovered from Ground Zero and dedicated to those who died on September 11, 2001. Members of Msgr. John C. Vismara Council 3725 attended the ceremony as donors and guests. (Photo courtesy of Council 3725)
Patriotic Rosary to be held on Monday, October 12th at Holy Family Parish in Memphis MI
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 9:01 AM
Pray with the Merciful Love of Jesus Family of Parishes, Holy Family, St Augustine and St Mary Mystical Rose and the Knights of Columbus.
There will be Adoration, confession and song led by Joe Agusta and Connie Schweiger.
We will pray, the “Patriot Rosary,” for our country and for the critical election coming up. The decades of the rosary
will be led by the Knights of Columbus’ three councils from the Family of Parishes, the Knights on Bikes and the Richmond Assembly of the Knights of Columbus Fourth degree.
There will be fellowship in the basement following this evening of prayer and song.
Au Lac Council 10724 Youth of the Month - Henry Plegue
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:54 AM
Congratulations to Henry Plegue for being named the Au Lac Council 10724 Youth of the Month for September 2026! Henry is the son of Scot and Amanda Plegue. He is a sophomore at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School in Marine City where he was recognized as an Outstanding Freshman by the National Honors Society and he plays Varsity soccer, basketball and baseball.
Henry has helped with several events at Immaculate Conception parish including the council's Adopt A Highway Cleanup and Pancake Breakfasts, parish Lenten Fish Fries, and the Summer Festival games tent. We thank Henry for sharing his faith through service to his parish, school and community!
Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township started the Youth of the Month program in January 2023 to recognize students in grades 3-12 for demonstrating their faith through service to others. Since then we have recognized 45 students by presenting a certificate of appreciation following a weekend Mass with the Grand Knight and Pastor in attendance. Every six months our council hosts a pizza dinner for the winners and their families. Our young people are the future of our church and we want to encourage them to continue living their faith every day.
Michigan State Representatives attend Evangelization Training at Supreme!
By: Christopher Wegener -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:48 AM
Michigan was well represented at the annual Evangelization and Faith Formation training and McGivney Fellowship Leadership meeting. We spent a few days focusing on advancing in our missionary discipleship journey and learning how best to help others do the same.
Irish Hills Council 6223 held its annual John Mosko Memorial Golf Outing for good causes!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:43 AM
The Irish Hills Council 6223 held its annual John Mosko Memorial Golf Outing on August 22nd 2026. The event raised over $8,000 for three charities; St. Louis Center, Good Shepherd Catholic Radio, and Blue Star Service Dogs.
Thanks to event chairman Kirk Falk and all who participated and supported this event.
Dad Talk - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:37 AM
In context, this Sunday's first reading teaches us an important lesson about staying faithful to God rather than giving in to the sin of our culture. Doing so is essential to our salvation. We'll discuss that - plus the importance of holding our desire for heaven in healthy tension with doing God's work here on earth - in today's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Councils hold joint Corporate Communion
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:50 AM
Au Lac Council 10724 and Anchor Bay 5981 held a joint Corporate Communion at Immaculate Conception Church in Anchorville on August 28th. The Mass intention was for the deceased members of both Councils. A special thank you to Color Corps Commander and Worthy Faith Navigator of Assembly 2804, David Szczepanski, and the Color Guard members for their presence at Mass and the social gathering afterwards in the parish hall. Thank you also to Supreme Field Agent Don Wesley for speaking with everyone about the many benefits that the Knights offer to families.
