Author name: Tim Ward

Sir Knights,The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sean P. McBride, has issued General Order No. 2 regarding the 170th Annual Conclave. General Order No. 2

Sir Knights,The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sean P. McBride, has issued circulars number 5 regarding the passing of REPGC John T. Riedas Circular No. 5

Sir Knight John T. Riedas, Right Eminent Grand Commander in 2004, passed away on April 3rd. Visitation – Thursday, April 9thColonial Funeral Home15525 73rd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462Visitation – 3:00 pm – 9:00 pmMasonic services – 7:00 pm Funeral – Friday, April 10th:10:00 am at Colonial Funeral HomeInternment at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral

Sir Knights,The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sean P. McBride, has issued circulars number 3 and 4 regarding the passing of REPGC Stanley P. Boyd and William E. Jegen. Circular No. 3 Circular No. 4

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Sir Knights,Please find the Right Eminent Grand Commander’s Message here

Sir Knights,You can read the Grand Prelate’s Christmas message here

Sir Knights,Please be sure to read the latest notice from the Illinois Knights Templar Assistance Outreach (IKTAO).https://kt-il.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ANNUAL-CONSTITUTENT-COMMANDERIES-CHARITABLE-DISTRIBUTIONS-2025-2026.pdf

Sir Knights, The Grand Commandery will be holding a school of instruction in each division this fall. Each school will begin at 10:00 am and the Division Inspecting Officer will determine the content for the school as well as how long it will last. More information will be distributed at a later date. Saturday August