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The James Cardinal Hickey Council #14056
• 207 Ashman St.

• Midland, Michigan, 48640

His Eminence, James Cardinal Hickey

The Cardinal was a Knight of Columbus for nearly 50 years. He received the Gaudium et Spes award, the highest honor given by the Knights of Columbus. Quoting Supreme Knight Carl Anderson: he was, "a man of extraordinary faith and ability whose enthusiasm in the service of God was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him."

Once he described his own vocation as "the story of a happy, happy priest who simply wants to tell the whole world that the priesthood of our church is a truly important way to serve God, and a way of life on which our Catholic people - indeed our world-depend so much."

The James Cardinal Hickey Knights of Columbus Council is located in the Saint Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church at 207 Ashman Street in Midland, Michigan, 48640.

Our Parish is in the Diocese of Saginaw, led by His Excellency Bishop Joseph R. Cistone. Our Council Chaplain and Our Parish Sacramental Minister is Fr. Nicolas F. Coffaro.


Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, the 6th Bishop of Saginaw

he Grand Knight for 2011-2012 is Todd Gambrell , the deputy Grand Knight is Thomas Erickson . You can contact the Knights by phone at the Saint Brigid office 989 835 7121, or by email at query@saintbrigidkofc.org .

The Council meets every third Tuesday, 6:30 pm at the Saint Brigid School's Music room.

The James Cardinal Hickey Council was founded in May of 2006 through the efforts of several men of the Parish of St. Brigid, with the guidance of Fr. James Bessert, our Pastor and a 4th Degree Knight. The Council was named to honor a "son" of the Saint Brigid Parish, a man who dedicated his life to service, and who believed in active support of the religious vocations. The Cardinal especially supported the efforts of the Knights of Columbus. The James Cardinal Hickey Council was formed to work closely with the St.Brigid Parish in Midland, of the Diocese of Saginaw to: 1. Support the Catholic vocations, 2. Support our Pastor, and 3. Support the Parish Community through service in various projects and activities. Present and prospective members are expected to be active participants in our Parish and Council service.

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