52nd Annual March for LIFE - 2025
By: Ed Strach -
Sun, Jan 26, 2025 9:49 AM
The 52nd Annual March for Life Rally took place on January 24th in Washington D.C. This is the biggest and most important pro-life event of the year.
This march serves as a reminder that our efforts to protect life at all stages are ongoing and essential. Despite the challenges we face, events like these instill hope and motivate us to persevere in our fight for a brighter future.
Above all, they underscore the significance of civic engagement and the imperative to advocate for our beliefs.
The Knights of Columbus have proudly supported the March for Life since 1974, standing as steadfast partners in this noble cause.
Michigan Life Director Ed Strach visited with several people before/during/after the March even recruited two new members!
Watch the video by clicking here
2025 Knights of Columbus Night at LCA
By: Michael A. Kozakiewicz -
Sun, Jan 26, 2025 8:22 AM
This is the last week to order your Red Wings tickets for the Knights of Columbus night on February 8, 2025.
To access the registration form, click here
2025 Lansing Living Rosary
By: Robert Bagley -
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 9:43 AM
Brothers and Sisters
The Living Rosary this year is extremely important, especially with Roe VS Wade has been defeated and the abortion issue is turned back to the States to decide.
The dates is September 13th, 2025. The Governor wants Michigan to be a State that anyone from across this country can come to and have an abortion. We can not allow the murder of the innocent to take place in our State or Country!
The date is important because it is the anniversary that our Holy Mother appeared to the three children in Fatima. We must Pray for Her to intercede and stop our government from allowing this grave sin to happen. We need everyone at the Capitol praying on this date.
Join our Priests and Bishops as well as our State Officers in this battle against evil!
PAX
Bob Bagley
State Faith Director/Michigan Knights of Columbus
Keep Christ in CHRISTmas Poster Contest 2024/2025
By: James Kelly -
Sun, Jan 19, 2025 2:19 PM
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
Call for Submissions!
I wanted to provide an update on the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. We have received several submissions from several Dioceses and judging for our State winners will take place during the weekend of February 8-9. If you have not submitted your council’s posters to your District Deputy or Diocesan Program Director, please mail them by January 31 directly to me:
Jim Kelly
State Family Director
7263 Village Square Drive
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
We will announce the statewide winners in mid-February and forward the winners to Supreme. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of submissions it will not be feasible to return posters to contestants.
Vivat Jesus!
James Kelly
State Family Director
March for Life and More to start 2025
By: Ed Strach -
Sat, Jan 18, 2025 9:01 PM
With the Right to Life March in Washington, D.C. only a few days away, this presents an opportunity for our councils to support local marches as well.
Visit the Right to Life Michigan Event site at Events - Right to Life of Michigan for local marches and prayer hours planned this month.
In addition to the local RTL marches, local affiliates are hosting their benefit dinners. Look at these dinners and prayer hours and let's continue to show our support and partnerships with our pro-life partners.
These events are a sample of all the upcoming events sponsored by RTL Michigan and its affiliates. Please share the RTL Michigan event link Events - Right to Life of Michigan with your council members.
Let’s continue our partnership with RTL Michigan across the state and make 2025 a year of Optimism for Life!
SOARing for Life!
Ed Strach, Life Director
Michigan State Council
IGNITE - 2025 Catholic Men's Conference
By: Paul Kelsey -
Sat, Jan 18, 2025 3:48 PM
You are cordially invited to gather in fellowship with hundreds of other men to hear from some of the country’s most dynamic Catholic speakers about how Jesus Christ desires to ignite your spirit to live as a faithful Catholic in our post-Christian world.
The details:
Ignite | 2025 Diocese of Lansing Catholic Men's Conference
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | George Gervin GameAbove Center, Ypsilanti.
Speakers:
• Matt Birk | NFL Champion & Pro-Life Speaker
• Dr. Jonathan Reyes | Knights of Columbus
• Peter Herbeck | Renewal Ministries
• Fr. Joe Krupp | Joe in Black Ministries
This conference is not meant to simply ignite your faith for a day but to spark at burning zeal for the Lord that will help you become the man you are called to be in your home, parish and workplace.
Join us to connect with other Catholic men from around the state and beyond; hear from nationally renowned speakers; spend time in prayer and adoration; engage with exciting Catholic ministries; and attend Holy Mass offered by Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing.
The 2025 Ignite Catholic Men's Conference is brought to you by the Diocese of Lansing in partnership with the Knights of Columbus. To register, click here .
Paul Kelsey
State Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, Michigan Jurisdiction
p.kelsey@mikofc.org
Michigan Cross Catholic Outreach Program featured in KofC Columbia Magazine
By: Garret Kelenske -
Sat, Jan 18, 2025 12:10 PM
The Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Columbia Magazine features St Michael Council 7311 Grand Ledge and its Grand Knight Brian Klopp and his daughter preparing food packages during a Cross Catholic Outreach event. The article also commends all Michigan Knights for our collective efforts in preparing over 180,000 meals through this program.
VIVAT JESUS!
Garret Kelenske
Michigan Cross Catholic Outreach Director
Lenten Gift of Knighthood
By: Douglas Kokot -
Fri, Jan 17, 2025 1:07 PM
Greetings Brothers!
Soon we will begin our 40-day Lenten journey, culminating in the joyous celebration for Our Lord’s Resurrection! While 40-days may seem like a lot of time, before you know it, we will be preparing Easter baskets, planning Easter dinner with our families, and (of course) coloring eggs and hiding them for the kids!
And speaking of gifts, we can give our Catholic friends a unique and meaningful Easter present that will be cherished forever: a Lenten Gift of Knighthood!
The Gift of Knighthood is a long-standing gift that holds its value indefinitely. This printable card serves as a useful tool when engaging with potential members, allowing you to showcase the Order's accomplishments while offering them the gift of Free Membership.
Below are links to downloadable PDF files for your convenience. It is recommended that you use card-stock for printing purposes. You can distribute these cards among your Brother Knights so they can present them as gifts to their Catholic friends and neighbors. Also, be sure to share these cards with your wife so that she may pass them along to her Catholic acquaintances to give to their husbands.
Brothers, we sincerely appreciate your support for the Gift of Knighthood series as an effective membership recruitment tool. Thank you for your dedication to the Knights of Columbus and for spreading the spirit of generosity as we approach this most faithful time of year!
Douglas D. Kokot
State Membership Director
S.O.A.R. With Us!
2025 Economic Outlook Webinar - January 28th
By: Ken Warzybok -
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 6:59 PM
Dear Brother Knights,
You are invited to an online presentation, 2025 Economic Outlook, on January 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET.
This live webinar is hosted by Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Knights of Columbus. Listen in as leaders from KoCAA, including President and CIO Anthony Minopoli, discuss what transpired in the 2024 financial markets and provide an outlook for 2025.
To register, click here
This event is open to the public, so please feel free to share with others who may be interested in attending.
Auction to Support Seminarians in the Gaylord Diocese
By: Joel Kendzorski -
Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:27 PM
Meet Sister Magdalena, a cloistered nun at Immaculate Conception Elementary in Traverse City who not only teaches fourth grade, but also showcases her exceptional talent as an artist.
Recently, Sister Magdalena created this stunning painting; a rendition of Saint Hubert, the Patron Saint of Hunting. This exquisite 8” by 10” canvas painting is currently up for auction, with a starting bid of $500. All proceeds from this auction will go towards supporting the seminarian fund for the Gaylord Diocese.
Please note that the auction will conclude at 7pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025. For all bids and inquiries, please contact Michigan State Warden Joel Kendzorski at (575) 520-2184. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art while supporting a worthy cause!
