What is a Knight? By Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly
A Knight lives by faith and leads by creative courage. Faith and courage compel us to be men of charity.
We feed hungry families, give coats to kids, protect the vulnerable from catastrophe and defend the unborn. We are servants of Christ who see his face in those we serve.
Faith and courage inspire us to be men of unity. Our fidelity to Christ is the source of our unity, and we seek him in his Church and the sacraments he’s given us.
We strengthen and protect the family – the domestic church – helping men build strong marriages and raise faithful children, while providing them the opportunity to align their financial decisions with their Catholic faith. We strive to inspire men to embrace their vocation to heroic generosity and self-sacrifice.
Finally, faith and courage bind us together in fraternity.
At a time when men are increasingly isolated, we offer solidarity. At a time when men are searching, we offer meaning and mission. Fraternity amplifies all we do. It broadens our charity and deepens our unity.
So, what does it mean to be a Knight? It means a life of faith in action, a life of boldness in brotherhood, a life of integrity. It means bringing every aspect of life in line with our principles.
Catholic men are looking for nothing less. In the Knights of Columbus, they will find it – JOIN TODAY!!!
About our Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus, Bishop Sheen Council, #10858, is a Catholic Family Fraternal Service Organization dedicated to faith, community, family, youth and fellowship. The Council sponsors different events throughout the year:
- Tootsie Roll Annual Drive, normally held in September, for learning disabled adults and children.
- Keep Christ in Christmas Annual Poster Contest for the children of St. Michael.
- Annual Celebration of Renewal of Wedding Vows.
- Coats for Kids charity.
- Annual Free Throw Contest for the children of St. Michael.
- Regular Donut / Coffee Socials for Parishioners of St. Michael.
The Bishop Sheen Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM at St. Michael Church. The monthly Business meeting is held on the second Thursday and is open to all members and guests.
All practical Catholic men age 18 and older are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus Council # 10858. Individuals can join by coming to a monthly Council meeting or by scanning this QR code:
Additional Information
For additional information or requests for the Knights of Columbus please contact Dan Davis, Grand Knight, via email at KofCCouncil10858@gmail.com or by phone at 847-224-5470.
Knights of Columbus #10858 Officers
PHOTO ABOVE – Officers from Council 10858 plus presiding priests and deacon. From Left to Right Front Row: Brian Kovacs (Guard), Jeff Minarcik (Treasurer), Bob Chio (Grand Knight), Fr. Frank Kurucz, Fr. Geofrey Andama, Deacon Brian Whiteford. From Left to Right Back Row: Ed Richert (Secretary), Don Ward (Trustee), and Dan Davis (Trustee).
PHOTO ABOVE – Officers from both Council 10858 (St. Michael Parish) and 16369 (St. Francis of Assisi Parish).
Bishop Sheen Council 10858, from St. Michael Church, held its Officers’ Installation Ceremony in partnership with St. Francis of Assisi Council 16369 at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7 PM.
Fr. Geofrey, chaplain of St. Francis of Assisi Council, along with Fr. Frank, chaplain of Bishop Sheen Council, presided over the Ceremony Mass.
While the number of attendees from Bishop Sheen Council 10858 was small, there was a large number of attendees from St. Francis of Assisi Council.
Chicago Archdiocese Chairman Dan Davis, along with District Deputy 18, Jim Walsh, presided over the Installation Ceremony.
After the Mass and Installation Ceremony, a reception with food was provided by St. Francis of Assisi Council.
The Knights of Columbus Council 10858 officers for the 2026-2027 Fraternal Year are as follows:
- Chaplain – Rev. Frank Kurucz
- Grand Knight – Robert ‘Bob’ Chio
- Deputy Grand Knight – Frank Mallet
- Chancellor – Andrew Mallet
- Recorder – Ed Richert
- Financial Secretary – Ed Richert
- Treasurer – Jeff Minarcik
- Advocate – Tony Lenart
- Warden – Vincent Candelero
- Guard – Brian Kovacs
- Trustee – Dan Davis
- Trustee – Don Ward