Who Are the Knights

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. 

Membership Benefits


As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits. 

The St. Fabian Council is an integral part of the faith community of the parish and offers support of its many activities. The Knights sponsor fund raising activities such as the annual Tootsie Roll MI Drive, St. Patrick’s Party and Game Parties. Youth Activities are sponsored such as the Soccer Challenge, Free Throw Championship and support of the annual Appalachian trip. Family Activities include the Sweetest Day Dance, St. Patrick’s Party, Annual District Picnic, Quarterly Corporate Communion and breakfast, and various other social and religious events. 

How to Join


Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. 

For information to join our local Council , contact Grand Knight Mark Vogel @ (248) 926-8034 or msvogel@twmi.rr.com 


4th Degree

Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.