June 27, 2025
Illinois Area Celebrates Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Rev. Richard Fragomeni, Chaplain of the Chicago Region, offered Mass for about 25 Knights and Dames from both Associations.
About the Order The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The 13,500 Knights and Dames remain true to its principles – nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick.
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June 27, 2025
Rev. Richard Fragomeni, Chaplain of the Chicago Region, offered Mass for about 25 Knights and Dames from both Associations.
November 21, 2024
Members celebrated 80 new Knights and Dames at a beautiful Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
November 7, 2024
On Saturday, November 6, the Illinois area remembered deceased members of our Order.
October 16, 2024
Members served more than 140 seated dinners and 40 take out meals.
October 16, 2024
On Saturday, October 5, the Illinois area celebrated the Sanctity of Life.
September 12, 2024
Members were joined by family and fellow members from the Federal Association.
July 31, 2024
70 residents and Sisters were served at the summer cookout.
January 5, 2024
Essential items were given to each child.
American Association, U.S.A
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New York, NY 10022
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