October 8, 2026
”Why Loved Ones Leave the Catholic Church – and How We Invite Them Back” is theme of Michigan Area’s annual retreat
“Take heart, because your loved ones who have left the Church are in the same boat as St. Augustine.”

About the Order The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The 13,500 Knights and Dames remain true to its principles – nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick.
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October 8, 2026
“Take heart, because your loved ones who have left the Church are in the same boat as St. Augustine.”
September 25, 2026
The color red signifies the Holy Spirit and martyrdom.
September 19, 2026
Volunteers from the Michigan Area cooked, served, and packaged lunch on August 28 and September 11.
September 11, 2026
A display included an icon of Our Lady of Philermo, normally housed at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, brought to the event by Sean Shriner, KM.
August 20, 2026
The Michigan Area was well represented at this year’s pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion Shrine in the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
August 20, 2026
Special moments included Archbishop Weisenburger leading Michigan Area members in making or renewing their Consecration to Jesus through Mary.
August 6, 2026
The Michigan Area’s First Saturdays include Mass, opportunity for Confession, the Rosary, and Lectio Divina.
August 6, 2026
The funeral was attended by 26 Michigan Area Dames and Knights who formed an honor guard at the Mass.
August 6, 2026
Over the past 12 months, the Michigan Area has served about 4,000 meals to soup kitchen guests.
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