As we approach the mid-point of the fraternal year, councils should hopefully have at least one (1) Fraternal Benefit Event (FBE) completed through Field Agent presentation or webinar. If you are looking to complete an FBE soon: Earn the Founder’s Award is one of the three requirements for Star Council.Continue Reading
Worthies All! Please help me to Congratulate his Excellency Bishop Hicks on his new appointment as the 11th Archbishop of New York! Archbishop-designate Hicks will be installed on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. “I have been deeply blessed to serve the people of the Diocese of Joliet,” BishopContinue Reading
As we progress through the fraternal year, October is an important month for our councils. Here are a few things to consider for this month. Forms & Compliance Safe Environment Compliance Charity Spotlight for ID! Joliet Chapter Programming There are 12 coats per case, of various sizes ($283.38 per caseContinue Reading
We have the opportunity to earn some credits for our Founder’s Award (one of the three requirements for Star Council) at the end of this month and beginning of November. To earn your Founder’s Award, your council must participate in at least two (2) Fraternal Benefit Events over the courseContinue Reading
It is our sad duty to announce the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. He passed away in his quarters at 7:35am Rome time on Monday 21 April 2025. The following statement was released by the Vatican news service making the announcement: At 9.47 this morning, His Eminence CardinalContinue Reading