Knights of Columbus South Bend Council 5521 Ave Maria

05/08/2026

Big moment for the future of leadership in the Knights of Columbus!

The very first class of McGivney Fellows has officially graduated—men who have spent the past two years growing in faith, sharpening their leadership, and preparing to serve with purpose.

The McGivney Fellowship is a leadership formation experience designed for faithful, engaged Knights of Columbus who demonstrate both spiritual depth and leadership potential. This year’s graduating class represents what happens when spiritual depth meets real-world leadership. And this is just the beginning.

Think you (or someone you know) might be called to something more? Applications are now open for the next cohort.

Connect with your state deputy to start the conversation or learn more at kofc.org/mcgivneyfellowship

(Photo by Jessica Hill)

04/29/2026

SOUTH BEND - Please welcome the two newest Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Knights, Sam and Isaak. Sam and Isaak are the latest seniors from the Marian High School Knights of Columbus Club to go through the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity.

Sam is a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and Isaak a member of St. Matthew Cathedral.

Thank you to the Exemplification Team including Indiana State Treasurer & State Secretary-Elect Ryan Grill, District 10 Deputy & Indiana District Deputy of the Year Eric VanMeter, District 11 Deputy Nathan Rhorer, Grand Knight Dave Watterson, Immediate Past Grand Knight Rob Morgan and Past Grand Knight George Adams.

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Council 5521's Eric VanMeter, who was named the Outstanding District Deputy of the Year!

Eric served as District Marshal for the 4th Degree Color Corps for the meetings, dinner and masses!

Congratulations to Council 5521's Ryan Grill, who was elected as the State Secretary beginning July 1st, 2026!

Ryan served as State Treasurer who managed check-in as Convention Registration Chairman.

Congratulations to Council 17043’s Bob Zielinski who was elected as the State Deputy beginning July 1st, 2026!

Bob served as State Secretary who managed the overview of events as Convention Chairman.

03/06/2026

Hannah's House of Michiana

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

Thank you to current Indiana State Council State Treasurer and Past Grand Knight Ryan Grill for continuing to volunteer time to meet the Junior and Seniors of Marian High School for the KofC Club.

MISHAWAKA - The Marian HS KofC Club met this morning on the campus of Marian HS. The Seniors present were asked:

“Why you should join the Knights”

The majority of answers were spot on with leading the way with Faith In Action (Faith, Community, Life & Family)!

The club raised $1325 for the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Indiana! They earned 11th place for Teams jumping in the South Bend Polar Plunge.

02/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Marian High School KofC Club for the Polar Plunge!

Seniors Aydan Grill, Sam Curylo, Preston Scheu & Isaak Diroll and Alum ‘00 Ryan Grill helped raise $1275 for Indiana Special Olympics!

Online donations can still be made until 3/7:

https://support.soindiana.org/fundraiser/6927115

02/27/2026

The POLAR PLUNGE is tomorrow and we have 2 Generations of Knights from our council raising funds for SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA…Ryan Grill, PGK & his son Aydan Grill, Senior at Marian HS.

Click the link below to donate and help them each meet their goal!

https://support.soindiana.org/fundraiser/6927115

02/27/2026

One of our Chaplin’s car is in need of repair for brakes. If you can donate a little that would be great!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/repair-fr-josephs-carf r

Your gift will help repair Fr. Joseph’s car so he can safely travel to celebrate Mass, visit the sick, and serve our parish community.The Knights of Columbus Council 5521 invites you to support this practical need as an expression of our shared commitment to faith, charity, and fraternity. Every c...

02/27/2026

Best Fish Fry in Michiana!