Exemplification at Our Lady of the Rosary Student Center in Detroit

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Feb 3, 2025 9:47 AM


 
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOW-UP NOTE AT THE CLOSE OF THIS ARTICLE 
 
On Saturday, February 1st, a special Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Exemplification event took place at the Student Center of Our Lady of the Rosary/Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry. This exemplification was particularly noteworthy as these young men have not only demonstrated a strong commitment to putting their faith into action, but are also dedicated to establishing a new Knights of Columbus council in the DCCM.
 
Thanks to the guidance of Father Matthew Hood and the support of State, Diocesan, and District leadership, both past and present, along with the enthusiasm of the new members of the Order, this goal is expected to be realized in the near future.
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We extend a warm welcome to our newest Brother Knights: Nathan Lyle, Keegan Tripp, Daniel Doyle, Andrew Bosah, Brendan Greene, Nolan Teodori, Luke Klinkhammer, Joseph Flynn, Jean-Pierre Ledermann, Charles Wesley, Brycen Lefief, Jacob Brabec, Kyle Skoumal, Spencer Woodward, and the future Grand Knight, Shawn McGrath.
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In attendance at the event were friends and family members, Brother Knights, State Directors, Archdiocesan Directors, District Deputies, and an exceptional Degree Team. We were honored to hear from distinguished speakers such as Supreme Director/Past State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec, State Advocate Dan Fuller, Supreme College Coordinator Matthew Salomons, General Agent Benji Borrelli, and many others.
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Congratulations to our newest Brother Knights!

***UPDATE***

 
The new members wasted no time in recruiting more members, leading to another Exemplification on February 2nd at Our Lady of the Rosary!
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Congratulations to Aidan Haas, Gabriel Yamine, Prince Perera, Connor Godwin, Charlie Murray and Nigel Mahn.
 

2025 Special Olympics Michigan Update - Polar Plunges

By: Robbie Waclawski - Sun, Feb 2, 2025 4:08 PM


My Brother Knights,
 
We have opportunities to show support to the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan:
 
1 - Any Sir Knights that can attend the State Winter Games in Traverse City are welcomed to join the Honor Guard for the Opening Ceremonies.
 
7:30 PM Start time, so arrival approx. 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Grand Traverse Resort
Governors Ballroom
 
2 - Polar Plunges are taking place throughout the state. These are fun, high profile events that raise funds to send over 4,000 athletes to the State Summer Games free of charge!  To register or to make a donation, click here  .
 
Father Andy Booms of Sacred Heart Parish is taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan on Saturday, February 8th in Mt. Pleasant. The Plunge starts at 12:00 noon at the Wayside (corner of Mission & Broomfield). I encourage all of our councils to form a Plunge Team at a Polar Plunge near you!
 
Contact me with any questions!
 
Vivat Jesus!
 
State Director of Special Olympics
Robbie Waclawski
r.waclawski@mikofc.org
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52nd Annual March for LIFE - 2025

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Jan 26, 2025 9:49 AM


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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


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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
 
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Keep Christ in CHRISTmas Poster Contest 2024/2025

By: James Kelly - Sun, Jan 19, 2025 2:19 PM


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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.

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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


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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