On Saturday, November 1, members of the Illinois Area joined the Federal Association’s Chicago Region at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii for the Annual Mass for Deceased Members of the Order. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. Richard Fragomeni, ChM, with concelebrant Monsignor Robert Dempsey, ChM.

The homilist was Deacon Joshua Richter, OFM. During the Prayers of the Faithful, the names of all the deceased Knights and Dames of both Areas from the previous year were read by H.E. Fra’ Tom Mulligan. The Mass was followed by a catered dinner and fellowship.