Honor Michigan’s New State Officers – Reserve Your Installation Ad Today!
On July 4, 2026, the Michigan Knights of Columbus will gather to install our new State Officers. This important ceremony marks the beginning of a new fraternal year and honors the men who have stepped forward to lead our Order in service to Christ, the Church, and our communities across Michigan.
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 250th Birthday of our nation—making this Installation a truly historic occasion.
One of the best ways to support this celebration is by participating in the Installation Ad Book.
The Ad Book serves as: • A commemorative record of this historic moment • A visible sign of unity across Michigan • A way to honor and support our State leadership
When your council, assembly, or business places an ad, it sends a powerful message that Michigan Knights stand together — “We Are One.”
Your participation helps: • Support a dignified and memorable Installation ceremony • Showcase your council or assembly’s charitable works • Provide businesses an opportunity to visibly support the Knights and our mission
We encourage every council, assembly, and Catholic-friendly business to participate.
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The process is simple, and everything you need is included in the document: • Ad Contract • Instructions for submission • Contact information for assistance
Please act soon and help us build a strong and unified Ad Book worthy of this historic celebration.
Together, let us demonstrate that Michigan Knights truly are united — “We Are One.”
Thank you for your continued support.
Vivat Jesus!
Joe Langhauser Ad Book Co-Chairman 947-999-2286
Gary Kolbicz Ad Book Co-Chairman 586-939-3886
Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus
For more information reachout to any member of the Installation Ad Book Committee:
Bob Bodine Bill Leveque Joe Yekulis Bob Bagley Robert Wassik Larry Herman Roger Markham (DD201) Bradley Covaleski (DD705) Richard Gilles (DD702) Wally Papciak Matt Hoxsie (DD118) Gary Mallia (DD112) Michael King (DD106)
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Michigan Knights of Columbus remembered and honored veterans today.
The organization held a ceremony where 65 men became Sir Knights of the Fourth Degree.
Also known as the Patriotic Degree, they pledged to support the U.S. Constitution and be active patriots. They answer the call to serve and contribute where they can.
“Well, we’re not all called to be active military, but we can all do our part to support them and to support our country,” said Barry Borsenik, state deputy of Michigan Knights of Columbus.
Over 60,000 Knights of Columbus reside in Michigan. They participate in charitable activities across 400 councils around the state.
In 2 weeks, we have a spectacular evening planned for you on Tuesday, April 28th with the 48th Annual Respect Life Dinner hosted at the San Marino Club in Troy by the Knights of Columbus Michigan State Council and Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund.
Archbishop Weisenburger will join us with the opening prayer and remarks while Chuck Gaidica will be our Master of Ceremonies. Margo Damoose will share how she came to America from Saigon, Vietnam!
RSVP TODAY! Registration closes on Monday, April 20th.
On Divine Mercy Sunday, San Carlo Acuitis College Council helped to bring a Eucharistic Procession brought Christ to campuses in Downtown Detroit.
Our good and gentle Jesus is constantly seeking us out. He meets us where we are, in the midst of our lives.
This moment was a reflection of our mission, to invite all college students to encounter Christ so that they may be transformed by His inexhaustible Love and Mercy.
Au Lac Council 10724 hosted the District 118 Exemplification at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ira Township on April 16 and welcomed four new members to the Knights of Columbus. Three members joined Anchor Bay Council 5981 and one member joined Au Lac Council 10724.
Front Row: Tim Dodge (10724): Jacob Udvare (5981); Austin Bercik (5981); Eric Deronne (5981)
Elayna McDonald Wins 2nd Place in International Contest
Congratulations to Elayna McDonald on winning 2nd place in the Knights of Columbus Keep Christ In Christmas poster contest at the International level! Her poster was one of several hundred posters in the grades 7 & 8 category submitted from councils in the U.S. and around the world. She previously won 1st place at the council, regional and state contests. Her poster connects the Christmas tree and the Cross as the central events in the life of Jesus.
Elayna is the daughter of Allan and Jillian McDonald and an 8th grade student at Immaculate Conception School. She received a letter of congratulations from Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly and a $100 check will be sent to her soon.
Elayne is a very talented young artist and we are proud that she represented I.C. School and Parish along with our Au Lac Council. We hope she continues her amazing artwork in high school and beyond.
Mr. Larry Ricard (I.C. School Principal); Elayna McDonald; Mr. Ron DePestel (Detroit Archdiocesan State Program Director)
Joe Salter is the Dearborn O'Kelley Council #3860 April Knight of the Month. Joe is a guitar player with the Tone Arms and has performed many tines at the old O'Kelley hall, and several other venues. He was a music minister at St. Dunstan, as well as several other parishes. He was honored to play guitar at the closing ceremony for Pope John Paul II when he visited Detroit. An avid volunteer, with three sons that all married in the Catholic Church.
The common thread between this Sunday's three readings is that God planned to save us through Jesus's passion, death, and resurrection from the beginning of time. And the details in those readings are amazing - from how Jesus died in atonement for our sins to the institution of the Mass, including the Eucharistic celebration. We'll discuss it all in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
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