Very Rev. Chad Wilhelm is presented the Blessed Michael McGivney Medal at the Supreme Convention

The 2023-2024 recipient of the Blessed Michael McGivney Medal is Very Rev. Chad Wilhelm State Chaplain of North Dakota Jamestown Council 1883 Jamestown, North Dakota. 

Fr. Wilhelm is a priest of the Diocese of Fargo, who serves as the state chaplain of North Dakota, a position he has held for 27 consecutive years. Fr. Wilhelm also serves as the chaplain for Council #1883. In addition to his pastoral work with Knights and their families, he is also a prolific recruiter, having earned multiple “Top Recruiter Awards” for the Knights in North Dakota. 

Fr. Wilhelm is a true teacher who fosters spiritual growth in the men of his council and parishioners. One practical way he does this is by leading a “Holy Half Hour” before monthly council meetings. 

Moreover, Fr. Wilhelm started an altar server program at his parish, is instrumental in the council-parish “thrift store,” and has played an essential role in remodeling his parish chapel and Catholic school. 

He is also an avid supporter of his community. He is an advocate of his local women’s pregnancy resource center, and he goes above and beyond to protect life. Additionally, he is the chaplain of the local fire department, Catholic Daughters, and the North Dakota State Highway Patrol.

Fr. Wilhelm is an exemplary model of a Catholic priest who is dedicated to his parishioners and brother Knights and spends himself in their service.

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