Upcoming Officer Training Dates, Locations, and Resources - May 10th
By: Joseph Langhauser -
Sun, May 10, 2026 8:33 AM
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The 2026–2027 Michigan Knights of Columbus Training Decks are now available on the Michigan Knights of Columbus website under the Training tab. Resources are available for Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, Membership Directors, Program Directors, and COR Directors.
Your State Deputy Regional Representative (SDRR) is scheduling in-person training sessions across the state. These sessions are open to all council members and are strongly encouraged for both newly elected officers and those looking to deepen their understanding of their role.
Current Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Detroit-West Archdiocesan Council Officers Training
Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
Our Lady of Victory
133 Orchard Dr, Northville, MI
Detroit-West Archdiocesan Council Officers Training
Saturday, June 13, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
St. John Neumann
44800 Warren Rd, Canton, MI
Detroit-West Archdiocesan Council Officers Training
Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)
Our Lady of the Woods
21892 Gudith Rd, Woodhaven, MI
Plan now to attend a session that fits your schedule—strengthen your leadership, support your council, and help build a stronger future for the Order.
Questions or concern contact one of the State Training Directors Joseph Langhauser j.langhauser@mikofc.org or Dean Hayward d.hayward@mikofc.org
As the SDRR's add classes I will amend the list.
Thanks,
Joseph G Langhauser
State Training Director
106th Ultrasound Dedication Article - The Lennon Center, Dearborn Heights
By: Ed Strach -
Sun, May 10, 2026 8:27 AM

Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP100) at State Convention - May 10th
By: Ed Strach -
Sun, May 10, 2026 8:20 AM
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Our District Deputies have committed to 100% of active council participation in the Aid & Support After Pregnancy program (known as ASAP100). If a council has yet to submit an ASAP Grant Application or make an additional donation, this is your opportunity to donate at the State Convention.
Remember, a $500 donation through the ASAP Grant Application process will be eligible for an additional $100 donation from the Supreme Council. Councils can still make donations through the ASAP Grant Application process if donations are less than $500.
ASAP donations received at the State Convention will be directed to Heart of Christ Clinic, past receipt of the discontinued Supreme “Pass the Hat” State Convention incentive. Matching funds from the State or Supreme Councils will not apply.
Let's plan to meet the ASAP100 Michigan commitment! Checks should be made out to: Michigan State Council. Memo: ASAP100/Council # and can be dropped off at the State Convention during registration.
Note from our State Deputy Barry Borsenik endorsing this message, The goal is 100! No Excuses.
SOARing for Life!
Ed Strach, Life Director
Michigan State Council
Knights of Columbus
Dad Talk - Sixth Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, May 10, 2026 8:06 AM
This Sunday's readings are filled with references to the Holy Spirit, the paraclete. In this week's Dad Talk, we'll unpack those references and discuss how we should be thinking about the Holy Spirt in our prayer life. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
2026 State Convention Charity Basket Raffle - May 2 Update
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, May 3, 2026 9:31 AM

We have about three weeks to go before the K of C State Convention and our Charity Raffle! If you
are thinking about donating a raffle basket but need some ideas, here are a couple of links to articles
that will help with the brainstorming process!
Think Outside of the Basket - Gray Matters Foundation
170+ Themed Raffle Basket Ideas for Fundraisers
Some things to keep in mind for your raffle donation:
1. Keep the value between $100 and $500
2. Remember that you and whoever wins your basket will be carrying/transporting it to and from
the Grand Hotel. Please be mindful of size and weight of basket and plan accordingly.
3. Do not include non-shelf-stable foods that may spoil.
4. Gift cards and lottery tickets are items that should be copied/printed for the basket itself, with
the actual cards brought separately for safekeeping by the raffle staff.
When you know what you will be bringing for the raffle, here is the link for the donation form:
Raffle Donation Form
https://forms.gle/pcpkNag32JTvp6Tm7
LADIES! Please consider spending a couple of hours as a volunteer with the raffle! You can sell
tickets, arrange raffle baskets, even help on the day of the drawing! Prior experience is not necessary
and you will be shown what to do.
Raffle Volunteer Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AFA72BA2F8CF8-62172588-2026
If you don’t, go back to the sign up and check that your name is there. It may not have registered your sign
up.
For questions or additional information, contact:
Kara Fuller, Raffle Chairperson
248-894-7082
k.fuller@mikofc.org
2026 DAVL Golf Outing - September 12 2026
By: Michael Cousins -
Sun, May 3, 2026 9:29 AM
Please click here to download the flyer for the outing to share with your Councils, Friends, and Family and help support Seminarians and Postulates:
K of C DAVL Golf Outing



Au Lac Council 10724 Youth of the Month - May 2026
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, May 3, 2026 9:18 AM
Congratulations to Andrew Tiedt on being named the Au Lac Council Youth of the Month for May! Andrew is the son of Tom and Vickie Tiedt, an IC alumnus and will be graduating from De La Salle High School where he’s played multiple sports including football, soccer and lacrosse. He’s recently won District Champion in his section for DECA (Distributive Education Club of America). After graduation this May, Andrew will begin working for an electrical company locally in their apprenticeship program while taking classes at MCC with the goal of one day owning his own electrical company. Andrew is currently employed by Immaculate Conception School, working in the Maintenance Department since 2024. Andrew attends Mass each week with his family and enjoys helping others. We thank Andrew for sharing his faith through service to his school, parish and community!
Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township started the Youth of the Month Award in January 2023 to recognize students in grades 3-12 for demonstrating their faith through service to others. So far the council has honored 40 students with a certificate of appreciation following a weekend Mass. Every six months they host a pizza dinner for the winners and their families with Pastor Fr. Joseph Esper in attendance.
Mark F. Kehoe
Grand Knight
Au Lac Council 10724
Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP100) at State Convention
By: Ed Strach -
Sun, May 3, 2026 9:15 AM
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Our district deputies have committed to 100% of active council participation in the Aid & Support After Pregnancy program (known as ASAP100). If a council has yet to submit an ASAP Grant Application or make an additional donation, this is your opportunity to donate at the State Convention.
Remember, a $500 donation through the ASAP Grant Application process will be eligible for an additional $100 donation from the Supreme Council. Councils can still make donations through the ASAP Grant Application process if donations are less than $500.
ASAP donations received at the State Convention will be directed to Heart of Christ Clinic, past receipt of the discontinued Supreme “Pass the Hat” State Convention incentive. Matching funds from the State or Supreme Councils will not apply.
Let's plan to meet the ASAP100 Michigan commitment! Checks should be made out to: Michigan State Council. Memo: ASAP100/Council # and can be dropped off at the State Convention during registration.
Note from our State Deputy Barry Borsenik endorsing this message, The goal is 100! No Excuses.
SOARing for Life!
Ed Strach, Life Director
Michigan State Council
Knights of Columbus
District 114 Holds Open House
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, May 3, 2026 9:12 AM

District 114 held an open house on April 24 at Council 8284. We had four prospects in attendance, all four joined online. Three were then exemplified. One was exemplified for Council 16169, and two were exemplified for Council 8284.
Fr. Patrick O'Kelley Council #3860 Hosts Exemplification and welcomes three Brothers
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, May 3, 2026 9:07 AM
Fr. Patrick O'Kelley Council #3860 held an Exemplification after Mass on Saturday April 18, 2026 welcoming three new Knights. A dinner reception followed the Exemplification performed by one of MI's Traveling Teams. Msgr. Schulte Assembly 0492 Color Corps fell out for Mass as well.