Build a Bed – No Child Sleeps on the Floor
By: Ronald DePestel -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:05 AM
Build a Bed – No Child Sleeps on the Floor
This year, we have a new State and Supreme program: Build a Bed. This program is designed to help ensure that No Child Sleeps on the Floor.
We are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to providing beds for children who do not have a proper place to sleep. You can find a local chapter at https://shpbeds.org/.
For more information about the Michigan Knights of Columbus Build a Bed program, please visit the State website and review the Build a Bed Program Plan 26.0.
For Councils interested in learning more about the program, Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan is conducting a bed-building event on October 10, 2026, at the Center for the Works of Mercy in Detroit.
I encourage you to consider joining me in putting our Faith in Action by helping ensure that No Child Sleeps on the Floor.
Fraternally yours,
Ron DePestel
State Program Director
Memorial Mass Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League - Sunday November 8th
By: Michael Cousins -
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 7:10 AM
Memorial Mass
Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League
Each year the Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League with the Knights of Columbus hold a Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. It is a very moving event and the name of every Brother who is being memorialized on a plaque is read aloud and also printed in the program. The Mass is attended by the State Officers, Fourth Degree Color Corps and all brother Knights and their families who wish to attend. This is followed by a brunch where we meet some of the current seminarians and future priests.
This year’s Mass is going to be held on Sunday November 8, 2026
Time: 10 am, please be seated by 9:45
Location: Sacred Heart Seminary 2701 Chicago Blvd. Detroit, 48206
Enter on Linwood south of Chicago.
If you wish to memorialize a Knight from your family or Council fill out the plaque application that can be found on the State Website:
https://mikofc.org/storage/resource-items/Jan-June%202026/DAVL%20Plaque%20Application%202026.pdf
or contact Mike Cousins: m.cousins@mikofc.org 586-610-6497
Final date for name submission is October 16, 2026!
Please mail early to make sure the application is received by Oct. 16.
Dad Talk - Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 10:13 AM
It is 100% true that Jesus is loving and inclusive--something you hear from many people today. But it is equally true that Jesus wants us to repent from our sins. And if you place yourself outside the Church by violating God's commandments, Jesus will honor that choice. That's why it's so important that we, as members of the Church, call sinners to conversion. Everyone should be called to Christ; everyone should also be given the truth about the necessity of conforming their life to God's laws. This week's Sunday Mass readings emphasize that point, and so will this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
District Exemplification August 27 Council 3292
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 2:42 PM
On August 27, a District 114 Exemplification was held at Council 3292, and five men joined the Knights. Two men from Council 3292 and 3 men from Council 8284. Congratulations to our new brothers!
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!!
