On 6/20/25; Sir Knights from the Illinois State Council Knights of Columbus; were at the Special Olympics Illinois State 2025 Summer Games, cheering on our Special athletes. A VFW Color Guard led us on the field all branches of the US Military were represented; especially my favorites, the Navy &Continue Reading
It was a beautiful day for our Annual Memorial Day Parades. In Aurora, the Aurora Fire Department had a large American flag displayed. The Aurora Police lead the way with their Color Guard, and their Honor Guard. In Naperville; our Naperville Councils; in the Bishop Blanchette Assembly, had a HonorContinue Reading
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
On March 1, 2025, the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus, in the Northern District of Illinois, Marquette Province, conducted an Exemplification of Patriotism, for the 125th Anniversary of the 4th Degree, at the Jacob Henry Mansion, Joliet, IL. Faithful Navigators James Almeida Jr. of Dr. Thomas A. DooleyContinue Reading
We were very lucky since the next day was colder and it snowed.Continue Reading
3/12/25: Irish Mass at St. Thomas Last years Irish Mass; on 3/11/24 at St. Thomas, had: 3/12/25: St. Patrick’s Themed Assembly Meeting at St. Margret Mary Last years Bishop Blanchette meeting; held 3/13/24 at St. Margaret Mary Parish, had an Irish theme. 3/15/25: St. Patrick’s Day Naperville Parade The NapervilleContinue Reading
On March 1, 2025; 156 new Sir Knights were Knighted in Joliet, IL. Welcome to the 4th Degree Sir Knights!Continue Reading