Michigan Knights of Columbus State Convention, Mackinac Island

Detroit Catholic

May 21, 2025

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, himself a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, greets past Michigan state deputies and their wives gathered on Mackinac Island for the 2025 Knights of Columbus state convention. The annual convention brings together Knights from across the state on the northern Michigan island, held at the Grand Hotel.

The archbishop gathers with clergy after the opening banquet May 20 at the Michigan Knights of Columbus state convention on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel.

"Ran into a dear old friend!" the archbishop joked, exploring the northern Michigan island for the first time.

Archbishop Weisenburger gives the opening address during the Michigan Knights of Columbus state convention.

Archbishop Weisenburger, Saginaw Bishop Robert D. Gruss, left, and Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Fisher line up for the living rosary with the Knights of Columbus.