Knights of Columbus - Msgr. Francis J. Van Antwerp Assembly #475

03/28/2026

Congratulations to our own Sir Knight Dale Miller on being one of the three Sir Knights selected by Michigan District 1 to move forward in the selection process to be our next District Master.

12/19/2025

Details for PFN and Former Commander Donald M Bessette:

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Martenson Funeral Home, Allen Park Chapel (10915 Allen Rd, Allen Park)
Visitation from 2pm to 8pm
Color Corp Assignment - Arrive by 5:30pm for 6pm Casket Watch start
Rosary and Chalice Presentation at 7pm

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, December 22, 2025
Christ the Good Shepherd Church (1540 Riverbank St, Lincoln Park)
Color Corp Assignment - Arrive by 9am for 9:30am Visitation
Mass at 10am

May his soul and the souls of the faithfully departed through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

View Donald M. Bessette's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/17/2025

He was a Past Faithful Navigator and Former Color Corp Commander from our Assembly. More information is forthcoming...

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11/26/2025

We regret to inform you that Former Color Corp Commander and Sir Knight Edward J. Kowalczik was called to his Eternal Reward on November 25, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 3pm to 8pm at The Ridge Chapel (Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes) on 2272 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI, with the K of C Rosary and 4th Degree Chalice Presentation starting at 7pm.

Visitation will also be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10am to 11:00am, followed by Mass of Catholic Burial at 11am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 8125 Swan Creek Rd, Newport, MI.

Details can be found here:
https://www.martenson.com/obituaries/edward-kowalczik

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen!

11/24/2025

From Faithful Navigator Ryan Daw:
Sir Knights, Tuesday’s meeting will be cancelled. Enjoy your time with family for Thanksgiving!

10/27/2025

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10/15/2025

Proud of our Color Corp!

10/07/2025

09/03/2025

A message from our Archbishop

08/08/2025

This is awesome news! Hennepin Providence will be under the leadership of someone from Michigan again!

👏👏Congratulations to Worthy Past State Deputy Walter Winkle Jr. on his new appointment as Vice Supreme Master of the Father Hennepin Province effective September 1, 2025!!!

We are excited and honored to have a Brother Sir Knight from the Michigan Jurisdiction leading the Patriotic Order for the Hennepin Province!!

08/05/2025