On Thursday, August 7th, District Deputy Matt Hoxsie installed the Officers of Au Lac Council 10724 in Anchorville! During the ceremony, the gavel was officially passed from Worthy PGK Pat Bohr to newly elected Worthy GK Mark Kehoe. Thank you Brothers for your service to your Council, your Parish, and the Order!
On July 25, thirty-eight members from Anchor Bay Council 5981, families and friends enjoyed a baseball game at Jimmy John’s field in Utica between the Beavers and the Mammoths along with a buffet that included hot dogs, BBQ pulled chicken salads and desserts. The pleasant weather and fireworks after the game enhanced the experience. Being K of C night at Jimmy John’s, Anchor Bay joined ten other councils from Macomb County.
Council 15889 Cedar Springs conducted a Major Degree Exemplification on August 4, 2025. Welcome to our newest Brother Richard Putvin and his wife Mary.On August 7th, after a Council Officer Installation, District Deputy Matt Hoxsie presented Worthy Immediate Past Grand Knight Pat Bohr with a PGK Pin in recognization of his service to the Order as a immediate Past Grand Knight.
During his term, PGK Pat lead Au Lac Council 10724 to TWO back-to-back Star Council Awards and State Faith in Action Program Awards, while also dealing with challenges in his own personal life!
Congratulations to PGK Pat and thank you for your service to the Order!!
On August 8, 2025, the Women's Care Center in Niles, Michigan, celebrated the dedication of a new ultrasound machine, made possible through a partnership with the Knights of Columbus. The ceremony, led by Bishop Edward Lohse of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, marked a significant milestone for the center, enhancing its ability to provide critical early ultrasound services to expectant mothers. Four local Knights of Columbus councils from New Buffalo, Niles, Buchanan, and Edwardsburg united to fund this initiative, demonstrating their commitment to supporting life-affirming resources in the community.
The ultrasound machine was acquired through the Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative, which focuses on raising funds to equip centers like the Women's Care Center with vital technology. "The early ultrasounds are truly amazing. Women get to see their baby for the first time," said Abby Ray, director of the Women’s Care Center of Niles, emphasizing the emotional impact of seeing a baby’s heartbeat. Jeff Zochalski, Grand Knight of Council 14366, highlighted the initiative’s goal of helping mothers connect with their unborn children.
The entire article can be found here: Dedication ceremony for new ultrasound machine
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Congratulations to Worthy Past State Deputy Walter Winkle Jr. on his new appointment as Vice Supreme Master of the Father Hennepin Province effective September 1, 2025!!!
We are excited and honored to have a Brother Sir Knight from the Michigan Jurisdiction leading the Patriotic Order for the Hennepin Province!!
Worthy State Chaplain Andrew LaFramboise was spotted yesterday at the 2025 Supreme Convention!
