Bishop’s Burse Update
The Bishop Burse Mass/Dinner is on Saturday October 18th. If you haven’t made your dinner reservations please do so now as the deadline is October 12th..https://jolietchapter.org/event/2025-bishops-burse Don’t forget that there is also an Honor Guard for the 4:00 PM Mass. Also if your Councils hasn’t done so yet, please submitContinue Reading
Coaster Challenge
Saturday, September 27, 2025 Six Flags Great America and Special Olympics Illinois again teamed up for the Coaster Challenge on Saturday, September 27, 2025; to support, the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. Coaster-Riders registered for $25, fundraised and rode the distance of a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon on SixContinue Reading
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
An event for the “National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children”; was held on 9/13/25, at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville, IL. Nine Sir Knights; from Joliet Chapter, joined Father Matt Lamouereux and quite a few Pro-Life speakers. The event was well organized by a team of dedicated Pro-Life volunteers. TheContinue Reading
Tickets for the 2025 Bishop’s Burse are On Sale Now!
We’ll be holding the 2025 Bishop’s Burse on Saturday October 18th. This is an annual event, designed to provide a dinner, some fraternity and raise some money for the Bishop. Bishop Hicks will be in attendance. Buy your tickets for $40 each here or scan this QR code: See youContinue Reading
Funeral for a Marine; 8/5/25
Today a very special Marine had a Funeral Mass and had special honors befitting a decorated Veteran. Charles (Chuck) Bolwin served as our GOP Precinct Captain and recruited me to become a GOP Election Judge many years ago. Chuck served in Vietnam and earned two Purple Heart metals. The VFWContinue Reading
First Friday (8/1/25) at Waterleaf Women’s Center
On Friday; August 1st 2025, the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Aurora/Illinois Respect Life Ministry volunteers were Praying facing Planned Parenthood Aurora. Our peaceful; prayerful, public witness is needed now more than ever with the influx of abortion bound women coming from outside the State of Illinois, which hasContinue Reading
Knights on Bridges for Life July 25, 2025
Brother Knight Richard Petraitis; the Culture of Life Director from St. Joan of Arc Council #15168, was out at the I-355/Maple Ave overpass the morning of 7/25/25, at 7:30 AM. Richard was assisted by Brother Knight Tom Kmet, as they formed their banner team to face the northbound rush hourContinue Reading
Special Olympics Region C Golf Tournament
It was a beautiful morning; on 7/21/25, to be at the Special Olympics Illinois- Region C “3-6-9” Golf Tournament, at the Bartlett Hills Golf Club. Two Sir Knights from Blanchette Assembly #3044 and Robert H. Weaver Council #12005 were also at the Bartlett Hills Golf Club. I was assigned toContinue Reading
Special Olympics Illinois State – 2025 Summer Games – Artistic Gymnastics Competition
On 6/21/25 my Wife and I were at the Special Olympics Illinois State – 2025 Summer Games – Artistic Gymnastics Competition. Our job was to lead Special Athletes through various challenges staffed by Judges & Volunteers. This is a tribute to our Special Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Judges & Volunteers. ParallelContinue Reading
Opening Ceremonies at the Special Olympics Illinois State 2025 Summer Games
On 6/20/25; Sir Knights from the Illinois State Council Knights of Columbus; were at the Special Olympics Illinois State 2025 Summer Games, cheering on our Special athletes. A VFW Color Guard led us on the field all branches of the US Military were represented; especially my favorites, the Navy &Continue Reading