Knights and Dames of the American and Federal Associations, their families, friends and Class of 2024 Candidates gathered to celebrate World Day of the Sick at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church. The pastor, Fr. Tom Lafreniere assisted by Area Chaplains, Fr. Dave Caron and Fr. Brian King and Fr. Dan Devore celebrated Mass and the Anointing of the Sick.

A reception followed at the home of Cyrus and Mitzi Freidheim DM. Monies raised from this special event were donated to the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem. Special guest, Michele Burke Bowe, GCM, the SMOM Ambassador to the State of Palestine and President of the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation spoke about the current crisis in the Middle East.