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

• Direct link: October 2026 Michigan Columbian (PDF)
• Or go to www.MiKofc.org, then click MI Columbian in the top navigation.

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

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.

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)

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.

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. 

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. 

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:43 AM

By: John Bursch - Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:37 AM

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.

By: Charles E. McCuen - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:36 AM

Well the race is on and we are in the lead, but only by a bumper! Your hard work has made this race close and now we need our pit crew to step in and keep the machine running strong! Who wants to join our Pit Crew and celebrate in the winners circle !