On Wednesday, June 11th, the NYC Area held a reception for prospective new members at the home of Camille and Rory Kelleher, Area Membership Chairs. Over 20 potential new members attended, along with several Dames, Knights, and Affiliates. Following opening remarks from Camille and a video on the Order, Rev. Msgr. Robert Ritchie, GCChC, Chief Chaplain of the American Association, led the attendees in prayer and spoke about the spirituality of the Order.

Rory provided an overview of the history of the Order and Area Chairs Steve Bujno and Eric Vitale discussed the NYC Area and its spiritual and service works. All of the guests enjoyed good fellowship and the opportunity to discuss and learn more about the Order. We would like to thank Rory and Camille for hosting this very enjoyable evening and for their gracious hospitality.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in becoming a member of the Order in the NYC Area, please click here to email Camille. And please invite prospective members to our upcoming Feast Day celebration for the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist on Tuesday, June 24th, at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center (72nd and York Ave.).