Illinois Area’s Latest Happenings
December 1, 2022It has been a meaningful time of year for members of the Illinois Area. Read More
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Illinois Area News
It has been a meaningful time of year for members of the Illinois Area. Read More
Illinois Area’s Sanctity of Life Mass
October 21, 2022Members of the Federal Association joined them for this special Mass. Read More
Illinois Area Members Support Tuesday Night Supper and Clean Up Project
September 22, 2022Members recently participated in two Area projects supporting Catholic Charities and Little Sisters of the Poor. Read More
Illinois Area St. John the Baptist Feast Day Celebration
June 27, 2022Illinois Area celebrates Feast of St. John the Baptist Read More
Illinois Area Tours Iconic Chicago Churches
September 28, 2021The tour focused on key churches built by and in Chicago’s Polish and Ukranian Catholic communities and reflected the devotion and vibrancy of generations of Chicagoans. Read More
Illinois Area Tour of Iconic Chicago Churches on September 18th
September 3, 2021Knights and Dames are invited to a this very special behind-the-scenes tour. Read More
Illinois Area Celebrates Saint John the Baptist
June 28, 2021Area members were joined by members of the Federal Association on this special day. Read More
Illinois Area’s Mass and Anointing of the Sick
February 27, 2018Msgr. Robert Dempsey, Principal Chaplain of the Illinois Area, was homilist and celebrant. Read More
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