Notice of Death of Archdiocesan Deacon
Deacon Robert Michael “Mike” Knight, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on August 29, 2025 at the age of 78.
Deacon Knight was ordained September 23, 1995 by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for twenty-nine years. Upon ordination, he was assigned to St. Patrick Parish in Troy. He remained assigned to the parish during his entire twenty-nine years of diaconal ministry.
Deacon Mike previously served as the Business Manager at the parish. A 1995 article in the Catholic Telegraph at the time of his ordination said that his service to the parish was a spark that prompted him towards the diaconate.
Deacon Mike is survived by his wife, Sue, to whom he was married for 53 years. He is also survived by his brother, John Knight.
A memorial Mass was held at St. Patrick Church on September 6, 2025. A family-only burial was previously held on September 3, 2025.
You may read the full obituary for Deacon Mike on the Baird Funeral Home website here: Obituary for Robert “Michael” Knight | Baird Funeral Home
Please keep the repose of the soul of Deacon Michael Knight in your prayers, as well as peace and consolation for his entire family.
