Special Camps Easter Party
The “Special Camps Easter Party” was held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on 4/13/25. This event was run by Colleen McDonald, and her brother (and our Brother Sir Knight) Kevin Callahan. Note: this was *not* a Knights of Columbus event. It was a Special Camps event, with support from aContinue Reading
Family Rosary Across America
Father Rocky; from Relevant Radio, was on the road in Naperville on 4/11/25. The St. Raphael Knights Council #14171 hosted this event: for their Parishioners, and fellow Sir Knights of Blanchette Assembly #3044 . St. Raphael’s Church was setup for a live broadcast. Father Rocky was awesome leading us inContinue Reading
Let’s Celebrate Lent Week Six
We had our Sixth “Let’s Celebrate Lent” Fish Fry on 4/11/25, at: Holy Spirit2003 Hassert Blvd,Naperville, IL 60564 When I arrived; I knew exactly what door to enter; I saw a double sided “A-Frame” and 5 other signs. Their menu was listed on the “A-Frame” along with the prices andContinue Reading
Transitional Diaconate April 5th, 2025
On April 5th, 2025, at 11AM at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet, Jonathan Hernandez, Andrew Bogusz, and Samuel Bergmann were ordained to the transitional diaconate. The Joliet Chapter is very proud of our three new Deacons. Deacon Jonathan Hernandez is a 3rd Degree Knight and enjoyed our 4th Degree Honor Guard. AContinue Reading
Let’s Celebrate Lent Week Five
We had our Fifth “Let’s Celebrate Lent” Fish Fry on 4/4/25, at: St. Mary Immaculate15629 Illinois Rt 59,Plainfield, IL 60544 We were greeted by a crew of Knights. They had a great menu! Bishop Roger Kaffer Assembly #3232 Sir Knight Daniel Casing; who was recognized, on 3/1/25 at the ExemplificationContinue Reading
2025 Joliet Chapter Exemplification of Patriotism Master Awards
Bishop Martin D McNamara Assembly #202: Sir Knight Harry Phillips Joliet Assembly #204: Sir Knight Brian Bergmann Dr. Thomas A Dooley Assembly #209: Sir Knight Delmor Thurman Dr. Thomas A Dooley Assembly #209: Sir Knight Matthew Borgard Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly #3044: Sir Knight Mark Jatczak Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly #3044: SirContinue Reading
Let’s Celebrate Lent: Week Four
St. Peter & Paul36 N Ellsworth St,Naperville, IL 60540 We had our Fourth “Let’s Celebrate Lent” Fish Fry on 3/28/25. We had quite a few tables of Knights from Bishop Blanchette Assembly #3044 . St. Peter and Paul had a large crowd and a lot of helpers. Next Friday’s (4/4/25)Continue Reading
God’s Divine Mercy Council #14463 at the Illinois Pro-Life March on 3/25/25
Here are a few great photo’s from God’s Divine Mercy Knight’s of Columbus Council #14463, Priests and Parishioners from St. Patrick Parish in Yorkville at the Illinois Pro-Life March on 3/25/25.Continue Reading
Illinois Pro-Life March 3/25/25
The Illinois Pro-Life March was on 3/25/25 at the Springfield Capitol. We started with a “Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life” at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). Many Priests and Bishops; including our own Bishop Hicks and Auxiliary Bishop Spies performed a MassContinue Reading
Knights on Ice 3/23/25
We had a great turnout of Joliet Chapter Knights at “Knights on Ice” on 3/23/25 at the United Center. Including State Treasurer Mike Blackburn, and Joliet Diocese Chairman Mike Enos. Many of our Joliet Chapter Knights of Columbus Officers and their families had a great time with the “Gameday ExperienceContinue Reading