Joliet Chapter “By Laws”
NOTE: The following are “General Guidelines” for “By Laws”; the latest version of the Joliet Chapter “By Laws” should be followed. Bylaws are the internal operating rules or governing documents of an organization (corporation, nonprofit, association) defining its structure, including board roles, meeting procedures, and voting rights. They function asContinue Reading
Surge in new Catholic Converts
Roman Catholic churches across the U.S. are experiencing a surge in new converts, particularly among Gen Z and young adults, according to reports from Fox News. Many parishes report packed Masses and rising conversion numbers, driven by a desire for tradition, community, and stability amid modern uncertainty, with some dioceses seeing 30-70%Continue Reading
2026 March for Life in Springfield, IL
The 2026 March for Life; started on 3/19/26 with a “Mass for Life” at the Nelson Center Hockey Rink. There were a lot of Pro-Life students, Knights, and Parishioners present. St. Peter and Paul; in Naperville, was represented at the Mass by Father Jared Rutnicki. We then proceeded to theContinue Reading
Chapter Shirts Are Now Available!
Are you interested in buying a chapter shirt? Well, this is your lucky day then! We’ve partnered with Eich’s Sports to provide options for you to buy a personalized chapter shirt, shipped to your house. Check out the store here and buy yours today!Continue Reading
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