On Saturday, April 27, members of assembly 2696 St. Paul on the Lake joined with Scout Troop 6100, VFW Post 1146 Bruce Honor Guard and Faithful Friar Fr. Andrew Smith to retire flags that are deemed to be no longer serviceable. [April 27, 2024]

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Michigan District 1 exemplified 35 new Sir Knights. State Board members joining us for the event included State Deputy SK Chris Kolomjec and Lady Julie, State Secretary Barry Borsenik and Lady Mandy, State Warden SK Charlie McCuen and Lady Pam, State Warden SK Dan Fuller and Lady Kara and Immediate Past State Deputy SK Walter Winkle and Lady Karen. From the Fourth Degree, former master John Hundiak and Mark Brezenski, and Lady Jan, were in attendance. This Exemplification's class honoree was Fr. Aidan Logan, OCSO. Congratulations new Sir Knights, and welcome to the Fourth Degree! [April 20, 2024]

On Saturday, February 17, Sunday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 21, members of Michigan District 1 watched over a relic of Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey at St Mary Queen of Families in Center Line (the church formerly known as St Clemens). All photos are courtesy of SK Erni Boulos. [February 18, 2024]

A small Michigan District 1 Knights of Columbus Honor Guard joined Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec and other members of the Michigan State Board, Dr. Lisa Knysz and Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Heart of Christ Clinic. The clinic, in the former convent of the Basilica of Ste Anne in Detroit, will officially open its doors on January 22, 2024. The clinic also will offer comprehensive health care for the whole family and, down the road, offer vaccines for children.

For more information on this event, please click here to read the Detroit Catholic article at their web site. [January 17, 2024]

Members of St. Paul on the Lake Assembly 2696 in Grosse Pointe Farms and local first responders stand around food donated by the assembly for first responders in Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Park. This ongoing program was supported by selling US Flags at parishes the weekend prior to Patriots Day. [January 5, 2024]

On December 16, 2023, members of Richard Cardinal Cushing assembly 484, Bishop Kelley assembly 490 and St. Paul on the Lake assembly 2696 Color Corps were joined by the Knights on Bikes, veterans groups, and boy scouts for Wreaths Across America at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. After the ceremony, wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country. [December 16, 2023]

On December 16, 2023, members of Divine Mercy assembly 3082, Bishop Kelley assembly 0490 and St. Michael the Archangel assembly 2149 Color Corps were joined by veterans groups, girl scouts and boy scouts for Wreaths Across America at Guardian Angel Cemetery in Rochester. After the ceremony, wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country.

Photos courtesy of Ron DeGuire. [December 16, 2023]

On December 16, 2023, members of Sacred Heart assembly 2599 and St. John Neumann assembly 0478 Color Corps were joined by veterans groups, girl scouts and boy scouts for Wreaths Across America at Cadillac Memorial Gardens in Clinton Township. After the ceremony, wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country. [December 16, 2023]

On December 16, 2023, members of Bishop Michael Gallagher assembly 482 and Blessed Virgin Mary assembly 1839 Color Corps were joined by veterans groups for Wreaths Across America at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. After the ceremony, wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country. [December 16, 2023]

On December 16, 2023, members of Msgr. Schulte assembly 0492, Pope John XXIII assembly 1536, Msgr. Francis F. Van Antwerp assembly 0475 and 2136 St. Francis of Assisi Color Corps were joined by the American Legion Post 32 Livonia Honor Guard, Archdiocesan Chaplain and District Friar Fr. Paul Ballien, State Treasurer Charles McCuen III for Wreaths Across America at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. After the ceremony, 1200 wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country. [December 16, 2023]

On Wedensday, December 13, 2023, Michigan District 1 exemplified 12 new Sir Knights. State Warden SK Dan Fuller and Lady Kara joined us for this event. From the Fourth Degree, FVSM SK Clifford Wasmund, FMFD SK Mark Brezenski and Lady Jan, and FMFD John Hundiak were in attendance. Congratulations new Sir Knights, and welcome to the Fourth Degree! [December 13, 2023]

On November 7, 2023, members of the Michigan District 1 Color Corps gathered at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit for the installation of His Excellency the Most Reverend Jeffery Monforton as auxiliary bishop of Detroit. Archbishop Vigneron presided at the Mass in which His Eminence the Most Reverend Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Papal Nuncio the the United States, read the Pope’s Apostolic Letter of appointment for Bishop Monforton.

Photos courtesy of Jeremy Bastyr and Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic. [November 9, 2023]

On Sunday, November 5, 2023, Knights of Columbus from across the state gathered at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit for the state's annual Detroit Archdiocese Vocations League Memorial Mass. District 1 Color Corps Sir Knights escorted Fr. Stephen Burr into the chapel for the services.

This Mass is celebrated each year on the first Sunday in November to remember those Knights of Columbus that have passed away in the previous year.

Photos courtesy of Ken Warzybok and PSD Walter Winkle, Jr. [November 5, 2023]

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, members of Michigan District 1 Color Corps from Pope John XXIII assembly 1536 and St. Francis of Assisi assembly 2136 gathered at St. Toma Syriac Catholic Church in Farmington Hills to join Mor (Bishop) Barnaba Yousif Habash in welcoming His Eminence Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Papal Nuncio the the United States. Cardinal Pierre was at St. Toma to concelebrate a memorial mass for those that died in the Hamdaniya banquet fire in Iraq. [October 29, 2023]

On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Michigan District 1 exemplified 61 new Sir Knights. State Board members joining us for the event included State Deputy SK Chris Kolomjec and Lady Julie, State Secretary Barry Borsenik and Lady Mandy, State Warden SK Charlie McCuen and Lady Pam, State Advocate Sk Vern Miron and Lady Christy and Immediate Past State Deputy SK Walter Winkle and Lady Karen. From the Fourth Degree, MFD SK Joe Yekulis and Lady Denise, MFD SK Dale Korson and Lady Dee and many Former Masters were in attendance. This Exemplification's class honoree was Dr. Msgr Charles Kosanke. Dr. Lisa Knysz from the Heart of Christ Clinic was the presenter for the Ladies Program. Congratulations new Sir Knights, and welcome to the Fourth Degree! [September 30, 2023]

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, in honor of 9/11, members of Assembly 0484 Richard Cardinal Cushing, Council 3257 Bishop Murphy and AoD Knights on Bikes along with GK Dennis Thomas, DD117 Matt Elias and host DD127 Mark Elias provided chicken dinners to Engine 56 Detroit Fire, Hazel Park Fire, Ferndale Fire, and Warren Fire Houses 1 and 3. [September 10, 2023]

On August 13, 2023, the Feast Day of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney, Sir Knights from Michigan District 1 joined Sir Knights and brothers from the 5th Ontario District in Canada at Holy Rest Cemetery for a memorial service. The cemetery serves as the home for a Blessed Fr. McGivney statue, donated by the Ontario area Knights of Columbus councils and assemblies. [August 14, 2023]

The Knights of Columbus 2023 Supreme Convention was held from August 1 thru August 3, 2023, at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida. Not only did our State Board and delegates to the convention make the trip, Former Vice Supreme Master Clifford Wasmund and Lady Susan along with District Master Gene Suchyta and Lady Kathy were also on hand for the event. [August 3, 2023]

From Monday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 26, Color Corps members of Michigan District 1 participated in the Ste. Anne Novena Masses and Feast Day Mass and celebration. All Masses were at the Basilica of Ste. Anne's de Detroit. Each Novena Mass also celebrates some various cultures in the area. Additionally, on Sunday, July 23, members of the 5th Ontario District joined us for the Mass and celebration of French heritage. [July 26, 2023]

On Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, members of Michigan District 1 joined together to march in the Wyandotte Independence Day Parade. Family members as well as the Knights on Bikes joined the Sir Knights. Host assembly 475 Msgr. Francis Van Antwerp and host council 1802 Wyandotte served as the gathering location both before and after the parade. [July 4, 2023]

Renewing another long-standing tradition with the end of Covid restrictions, members of Michigan District 1 headed to Windsor to join the 5th Ontario District and Dean Wagner Assembly 862 for the Canada Day Parade on July 1. The parade heads through the streets of Windsor celebrating the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867. [July 2, 2023]

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, members of Michigan District 1 were invited to participate in the Polish Festival Polka Mass at the American Polish Century Club in Warren, MI. Polish dancers from the area were also invited to participate. [June 25, 2023]

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, Comerica Park and the Detroit Tigers welcomed Knights of Columbus members from across the state. Michigan District One provided the Honor Guard for the ceremonies. [June 24, 2023]

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Sir Knights joined other faith-filled Catholics for the celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ, otherwise known as Corpus Christi. The district had no less than 11 requests for Color Corps for the various Masses and Eucharistic Processions in the Detroit Archdiocese. Assemblies rose to the occasion and made every effort to provide at least a few people for every event requested. [June 11, 2023]

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Knights of Columbus members from across Michigan gathered in Lansing at our state’s capital building on the front lawn for the annual Living Rosary. Over 40 Sir Knights, along with Knights on Bikes and Knights of Columbus State Officers, participated in the event. State Chaplain Fr. Logan helped lead the rosary, along with the rest of the State Officers. The Knights on Bikes brought a Silver Rose for the event, as well. [June 3, 2023]

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Color Corps members from around the state came together at Kelly Shorts Stadium at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, MI, for the Michigan Special Olympics Opening Ceremony. Over 30 Sir Knights helped great over 2000 athletes participating in the summer games. State Secretary Barry Borsenik and Lady Mandy, along with Special Olympics State Program Director Robbie Waclawski and Special Olympics Assistant Willy Winkle. [June 1, 2023]

On May 28, 2023, newly ordained priest Fr. Andrew Smith celebrated his first Mass at St. Peter's in Mt. Clemens. Sir Knights from the area were on hand, paying tribute to Fr. Andrew is also has the unique distinction of being a past grand knight for his council. Congratulations, Fr. Andrew! [May 28, 2023]

On Wednesday, May 24 through Friday, May 26, 2023, Knights of Columbus members from across the state joined together for the annual State Convention. Fourth Degree Sir Knights participated in a Eucharistic Procession from Saint Anne's Church to the Grand Hotel, all three convention Holy Masses, posting as well as retiring the colors, the Living Rosary on the front lawn and posting watch during Eucharistic Adoration. Our very own district friar Fr. Paul Ballien was also in the Eucharistic Procession, taking the Blesses Sacrament up the hill to the Grand Hotel.

Joining the the State Board this year was Mark McMullen, senior vice president for Membership & Marketing from the Supreme Council as well as vice supreme master Ed Ponder of the Fr. Louis Hennepin Province. [May 26, 2023]

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Michigan District 1 exemplified 40 new Sir Knights. State Board members joining us for the event included State Deputy SK Chris Kolomjec and Lady Julie, State Warden SK Charlie McCuen and Lady Pam, State Advocate Sk Vern Miron and Lady Christy and Immediate Past State Deputy SK Walter Winkle and Lady Karen. From the Fourth Degree, VSM SK Ed Ponder and Lady Mary Ann, MFD SK Joe Yekulis and Lady Denise, MFD SK Larry Herman and MFD SK Brandon Robinson and many Former Masters were in attendance. This Exemplification's class honoree was The Very Reverend Jeffrey D. Day, V.G. Lady Karen Winkle was the presenter for the Ladies Program. Congratulations new Sir Knights, and welcome to the Fourth Degree! [March 25, 2023]

On Friday, March 17, 2023, District Master Gene Suchyta, Former District Master Mark Brezenski and other members of Michigan District One participated in the St Patrick's Day Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit.

The second photo is courtesy of Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic (see the article at detroitcatholic.com) [March 17, 2023]

On Sunday, March 12, 2023, members of Michigan District One participated in the Detroit's St. Patrick's Parade in Detroit. Michigan State Board were also on hand and marched behind the Color Guard. [March 12, 2023]

On Sunday, February 19, 2023, members of Michigan District 1 Color Corps from Pope John XXIII assembly 1536 and St. Francis of Assisi assembly 2136 joined Syro-Malabar Bishop Joe Alappatt at St. Thomas Church in Southfield, MI, for their Sunday Qurbana celebration. Photos courtesy of photographer Jacob Jacob. [February 19, 2023]

On Saturday, February 18, 2022, Sir Knights of Michigan District One gathered for their spring meeting at St. Kateri Ketakwitha Catholic Church in Dearborn, MI. A variety of topics were discussed. Additionally, assembly awards were distributed for the 2022-2023 Fraternal Year that were not received in time for Fall Harvest Meeting.

Assembly 492 Msgr. Schulte hosted the event and served breakfast and lunch. Much thanks for a great location and great food!

Civic Award Winners for 2021-2022 were:

The Star Assembly Award Winner for 2021-2022 was Sacred Heart Assembly 2599, FN and FVSM Clifford Wasmund (accepting the award was FN Dennis Jarzombek). [February 18, 2023]

On December 17, 2022, members of Divine Mercy assembly 3082 and St. Michael the Archangel assembly 2149 Color Corps were joined by veterans groups for Wreaths Across America at Guardian Angel Cemetery in Rochester. After the ceremony, wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country. [December 17, 2022]

On December 17, 2022, members of Sacred Heart assembly 2599, St. John Neumann assembly 0478, Richmond assembly 0480 and Richard Cardinal Cushing assembly 0484 Color Corps were joined by veterans groups for Wreaths Across America at Cadillac Memorial Gardens in Clinton Township. After the ceremony, wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country. [December 17, 2022]

On December 17, 2022, members of Msgr. Schulte assembly 0492, Pope John XXIII assembly 1536, and 2136 St. Francis of Assisi Color Corps were joined by the American Legion Post 32 Livonia Honor Guard, State Chaplain Aidan Logan, State Deputy Chris Kolomjec, Archdiocesan Chaplain Paul Ballien, and State Warden Dan Fuller for Wreaths Across America at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. After the ceremony, over 700 wreaths were placed on veterans graves to help remember the service they gave to our country. [December 17, 2022]

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