Michigan Knights of Columbus

10/19/2026

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓Michigan Knights of Columbus have long supported Catholic education—through scholarships that help families choose Catholic schools, direct gifts to parish schools, student recognition programs, and support for seminarians.

A new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, highlighted in a recent National Catholic Register article, could expand access even further. Starting January 1, 2026, donors can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations that help families with tuition and other educational expenses at Catholic and other private schools. The U.S. bishops have called it a transformative opportunity that respects parents as the primary educators of their children.

Michigan has not yet opted into the program, but the Michigan Catholic Conference is advocating for participation so that families here can benefit.
In the meantime, councils across the state continue their own efforts: awarding scholarships, partnering with schools on anniversaries and fundraisers, and celebrating students who live their faith. Supporting Catholic schools has always been part of who we are as Knights.
Learn more about the new tax credit in the National Catholic Register:

https://www.ncregister.com/news/catholic-schools-expecting-windfall-of-scholarship-money-from-new-tax-credit

10/19/2026

Au Lac Council 10724 hosted a fraternal picnic and Right to Life fundraiser on Saturday, October 10th. Brothers and their families enjoyed great food and fellowship while they learned about artifacts that have been salvaged out of the Great Lakes. The Council hosted 50/50’s, Basket Raffles, and accepted free donations all of which will go to support Michigan Right to Life.

10/18/2026

My Brother Knights and Ladies

Well the first quarter has come to a close and while we were strong competitors out of the gate, we let our guard down in the final seconds and our competitors slipped by us. We have spent precise time training our special teams with ATGD Alain Cayer and we are now prepared to take on the world in the second quarter. So let's get in the game and push for the win at half-time!
GOOOOO MICHIGAN
🎉🎉🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🎉🎉

☘SD Charlie McCuen

10/18/2026

👼Brother Knights from Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township joined other volunteers for the Life Chain on October 3rd in front of Immaculate Conception Church.

For two hours they prayed the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet for an end to abortion and were blessed by Fr. Joseph Esper, Pastor.

Thank you to everyone who stood in peaceful, prayerful witness for the sanctity of human life.

10/18/2026

✝Dad Talk - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)

This Sunday's first reading is fascinating, because the Lord uses Cyrus, the king of Persia, to help fulfill the Lord's promise to his chosen people, even though Cyrus himself is not a Jew. Moreover, the first reading and the Gospel reading together remind us who we are - we're made in the image and likeness of God, and so we belong to God. That has implications for how we live, and Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians helps us understand what those implications are. We'll unravel all of that in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad

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10/17/2026

10/17/2026

👼Brother Knights of St. Paul on the Lake Council 12121, their wives, and other volunteers set up 400 white crosses in front of St. Paul on the Lake Church from September 30 through October 7. Sixteen of the 22 volunteers were Knights or their wives.

The display remains a powerful reminder during Respect Life Month of the millions of lives lost to abortion and the importance of protecting every human life from conception to natural death. Local help is available for those who are pregnant and in need.

Thank you to everyone who helped with this witness for life!

10/17/2026

👏¡Con gran alegría anunciamos el lanzamiento de nuestro nuevo grupo de Facebook para los Caballeros de Colón Hispanos de Michigan y sus familias!

Caballeros de Colón Hispanos de Michigan es un espacio para compartir la fe, la fraternidad y las buenas obras de nuestros Consejos, Asambleas y Parroquias en todo el estado.

El Hermano Caballero Armando Figueroa, nuestro Director Estatal de Alcance Hispano, moderará el grupo, y muy pronto tendremos mucho contenido emocionante especialmente para nuestros Hermanos Hispanos y sus familias.
¡Únete hoy!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1453450713349442

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👏We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook group for Spanish-speaking Michigan Knights and their families!

Caballeros de Colón Hispanos de Michigan is a place to share the faith, fraternity, and good works of our Councils, Assemblies, and Parishes across the state.

Brother Knight Armando Figueroa, our State Hispanic Outreach Director, will moderate the group, and lots of exciting content made especially for our Hispanic
Brothers and their families is coming soon!

Join us today:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1453450713349442

10/16/2026

🏉Remembering Brother Knight Mike Ditka🐻

On October 9, the Church and the sports world lost a legend—and the Knights of Columbus lost a Brother Knight.

Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach of the Chicago Bears, was a practicing Catholic who lived his faith both on and off the field. Raised by a convert mother who insisted on Mass and Catholic school, he served as an altar boy, lectored at team Masses while coaching the Bears, and spoke openly about the importance of Confession and Holy Communion.
As a Knight, he put charity into action. In 2017 he joined a Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids event in Chicago, speaking to students and helping distribute winter coats to children in need.

Ditka’s life shows that toughness and faith go hand in hand. His example continues to inspire men to live the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
Please join us in praying for the repose of his soul.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord…

10/16/2026

👏Pope Saint John XXIII Council #5436 --- serving Our Lady of the Lakes parish, Waterford, MI --- receives its 2025-2026 Star Council Award plaque.

Pictured Left-to-right: GK Bob Mancino, DD113 Chris Scheuer, and Council Membership Director Tom Kendziorski.

This makes six straight years of Star Council awards for Council #5436! By the way, District #113 also qualified for "All-Star District" for the same time-period ... CONGRATS Worthy DD113 Chris Scheuer!