Jenison, MI — During the month of October, Knights of Columbus Council #7487 Bishop Fulton Sheen, collected personal care items, socks, snacks, and other essentials to support seminarians from the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
On Saturday, November 9th, council members and their families came together to assemble and send care packages to twenty-four seminarians. The effort was a gesture of encouragement and gratitude for those discerning their call to the priesthood.
Council #7487 is proud to continue its tradition of supporting vocations and strengthening the faith community through acts of service and fellowship.
As we near the midpoint of this fraternal year, I’d like to share the current status of our Aid and Support After Pregnancy 100 (ASAP100) initiative. To date (October), 42 councils or 10% of active councils across Michigan—representing 34 of our 102 districts—have participated in this vital program. Together, these councils have contributed $84,076 in direct donations. With our Supreme Council matching's contribution of $11,700, our total impact now stands at $95,776 in support of mothers and their children. See attachments for donation details and ASAP100 instructions.
At our Summer Leadership Meeting, we committed ourselves to the goal of 100% council participation in the ASAP program. That commitment was not merely about meeting a number—it was a pledge to uphold Life, one of the fundamental pillars of our Order. Every council, large or small, has the ability to make a difference. Whether your contribution is great or modest, what matters most is that your council has prayerfully considered the call to support life and taken action.
If your council has not yet made a donation, I encourage you to do so soon—and be sure to report it so that your efforts are counted. Let us demonstrate, together, the power of Michigan Knights standing united for mothers, children, and the sanctity of life.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity and faithful witness to our mission.
Thousands gathered for the Right to Life Michigan March for Life, which placed special emphasis on supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies and coincided with the anniversary of Proposal 3, at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The Michigan State Council board and members from councils across the state were well represented at the march.
Prior to the march the day began with a Mass for Life at St. Mary Cathedral, just steps away from the Capitol. Bishop Earl Boyea of the Diocese of Lansing presided as well as providing the opening prayer for the march. State Deputy Barry Borsenik lead the marchers in the pledge of allegiance. Also joining us in the march was Tim Saccoccia, Vice President of Public Policy, Knights of Columbus.
Knights of Columbus members were visible in their yellow safety vests through out the day assisting with the logistics of guiding the over seventy buses that came from across the state with pro life moms, dads, children and students to attend the march. In addition, several of the Knights of Columbus volunteers distributed the Love Life, Choose Life posters and help guide the volunteers through the march route. Thank you all our volunteers who helped make the march a safe and successful one.
A special thank you to the St. Mary Cathedral Council #11694, Lansing, Grand Knight Phil Schertzing for all their help and support leading up to the march and the day of the march.
Please read this couragous story of a bond between two Brother Knights in the Grand Rapids area, and how DD310 Ike Yskes donated a kidney to a Brother Knight.
On Sunday, October 19, 2025 the Bishop Fulton Sheen Council #7487 in Jenison held a CUF and welcomed two new members into their council, and one new member into Council #12258.
Welcome to our new brothers Matthew Fancher (#7487), Ryan Levandowski (#7487) and Luke Stehney (#12258)!
Pictured L to R: Luke Stehney (#12258), DGK/PD Kevin Lanenbach (#12258), Ryan Levandowski, DPD/PGK/Trustee Tonino Michienzi, DW/PGK/EFF Paul Kwiatkowski, Matthew Fancher, David Kuczera, GK Mike Zomerlei, Advocate Pete Faraci, Warden Ken Daly
The Michigan Knights of Columbus was a major sponsor of the 2025 Catholic League Prep Bowl which showcases the best of Catholic High School and Middle School Sports across the Detroit Area!
The event took place at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, October 24th, and ran the entire day.
Throughout the event, State Officers and Directors honored Catholic School teachers, Academic achievements of students at our Catholic Schools, and outstanding Catholic School Athletes for the Fall sports season.
On Sunday morning, Council 6223 held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity at our beautiful St. Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn where we brought 1 new member into our council. With this new member, Irish Hills Council 6223 has reached 100% of our quota for the year!
Many thanks to our degree team and our Membership Director Don Kortas.
Pictured L-R Bob Marcero, Ron Pinsoneault, GK Matt Girdham, new Knight Mark McEldowney, DD503 Robert Padley, DGK Mike Kimutis, and Kirk Falk
The Other Choice - Interview with State Deputy Barry Borsenik and RTL MI President Amber Roseboom
In this interview State Deputy Barry Borsenik and RTL MI President discuss the upcoming Right to Life Michigan March for Life on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the State Capitol and several other Life related topics. A must see for every Michigan Knights of Columbus member to get a better understanding of the importance of our relationship with Right to Life Michigan for the upcoming march and so much more.
