December 1, 2022
Illinois Area’s Latest Happenings
It has been a meaningful time of year for members of the Illinois Area.
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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December 1, 2022
It has been a meaningful time of year for members of the Illinois Area.
October 21, 2022
Members of the Federal Association joined them for this special Mass.
September 22, 2022
Members recently participated in two Area projects supporting Catholic Charities and Little Sisters of the Poor.
June 27, 2022
Illinois Area celebrates Feast of St. John the Baptist
September 28, 2021
The 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.
September 3, 2021
Knights and Dames are invited to a this very special behind-the-scenes tour.
June 28, 2021
Area members were joined by members of the Federal Association on this special day.
February 27, 2018
Msgr. Robert Dempsey, Principal Chaplain of the Illinois Area, was homilist and celebrant.
American Association, U.S.A
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New York, NY 10022
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