The Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly 3044
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We are fourth degree Knights of Columbus.
Our assembly is located in beautiful DuPage County serving many of the
councils located throughout the Joliet Diocese.
On February 22, 1900, the first fourth degree exemplification was held in New York City. The ritual added patriotism to the three original principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity.
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights’ respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups called assemblies.
You can recognize us anywhere -- those men wearing plumed hats (chapeaus), brightly colored capes, white gloves and swords dangling from their hips. You’ll find us dressed in our formal regalia at Catholic ceremonies, including ordinations and special Masses. But what you don’t usually see is all the good work done behind the scenes by these men - - the Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
We proudly serve the folowing councils in Diocese of Joliet:
On February 22, 1900, the first fourth degree exemplification was held in New York City. The ritual added patriotism to the three original principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity.
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights’ respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups called assemblies.
You can recognize us anywhere -- those men wearing plumed hats (chapeaus), brightly colored capes, white gloves and swords dangling from their hips. You’ll find us dressed in our formal regalia at Catholic ceremonies, including ordinations and special Masses. But what you don’t usually see is all the good work done behind the scenes by these men - - the Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
We proudly serve the folowing councils in Diocese of Joliet:
| Council Number | Council Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1369 | Naperville | City |
| 2601 | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| 5516 | St. Petronille | Glen Ellyn |
| 5918 | Robert P. Connelly | Lisle-Woodridge |
| 6710 | St. Irene | Warrenville |
| 8002 | Fr. Michael J. McGivney | Winfield |
| 10025 | St. Elizabeth Seton | Naperville |
| 10958 | Corpus Christi | Carol Stream |
| 12005 | Robert H. Weaver | Aurora |
| 14171 | St. Raphael | Naperville |
| 15037 | Holy Spirit | Naperville |
| 15119 | Msgr Edward Wright | North Aurora |
| 15168 | St Joan of Arc | Lisle |
All Knights are guided by our first three principles of charity, unity, and fraternity.
The Fourth Degree supports our principal of patriotism.
We encourage you to continue and visit all of our site to learn more about us. If you like more information or would like to join our ranks, please contact our Faithful Navigator
Garry Daly at (630) 892-3858 or by email at: grdaly@bcglobal.net.
We encourage you to continue and visit all of our site to learn more about us. If you like more information or would like to join our ranks, please contact our Faithful Navigator
Garry Daly at (630) 892-3858 or by email at: grdaly@bcglobal.net.
Our assembly meets the second Wednesday of each month at various locations around the diocese of Joliet. Please check our calendar for meeting location specifics such. as directions etc. The meeting begins promptly at 8:00 p.m.
The 2011 - 2012 Assembly Meetings Schedule is:
Meeting Date |
Host Council Number |
Host Council Name |
Host Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2011 | No Meeting | ||
| August 10, 2011 | Council Captains | Naperville - 1369 | Council Hall 615 E Ogden Ave Naperville |
| September 14, 2011 | 6710 | St. Irene’s | St. Irene’s 28W441 Warrenville Rd Warrenville |
| October 12, 2011 | 15168 | St. Joan of Arc | St. Joan of Arc 820 Division St. Lisle |
| November 9, 2011 | 10025 | St. Elizabeth Seton | St. Elizabeth Seton 2220 Lisson Road Naperville |
| December 14, 2011 | 2601 | Wheaton | Naperville Council Hall 615 E Ogden Ave Naperville |
| January 11, 2012 | 5918 | Robert P. Connelly | 7800 Janes Avenue Woodridge |
| February 8, 2012 | 12005 | Our Lady of Mercy | Our Lady of Mercy 701 S Eola Rd Aurora |
| March 14, 2012 | 14171 | St Raphael | St. Raphael 1215 Modaff Rd Naperville |
| April 11, 2012 | To Be Determined | ||
| May 9, 2012 | 5516 | St. Petronille (tentative) | St. Petronille Parish 420 Glenwood Avenue Glen Ellyn |
| June 13, 2012 | 10958 | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi 1415 Lies Rd Carol Stream |
Our assembly was formed in May of 2007 through the efforts of Master Ray Biliskov, Jim Russell our Past Faithful Navigator and 150 committed fourth degree knights. Our chartered officers were installed on June 2, 2007 at St. Raphael’s Parish in Naperville.
The assembly selected their name to be titled: Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly after Bishop Romeo Blanchette being the first bishop to be a Knight of the fourth degree in Joliet Diocese.
