On Memorial Day, KofC Assembly 2204 will join with the 1st VA Revolutionary Reenactment soldiers to lay wreaths at the Tomb of the unknown Revolutionary Soldier in the Presbyterian Meeting House cemetery, behind the Basilica. The 1st VA will have some 20 soldiers, making a presentation on the soldier’s uniforms. …
Father James Searby Assigned to the Basilica as a Parochial Vicar
Rector Edward Hathaway announced earlier today that reassignment season was upon us. The Basilica will not be losing any of the current priests. The Basilica will be receiving another Parochial Vicar, Father James Searby. Father James Searby was ordained June 11, 2005. Father Searby was originally from New York City,…
Corpus Christi Procession Scheduled for Sunday, June 2nd
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) will occur on Sunday, June 2, 2024, following the 5 p.m. Mass. The Knights will support the procession of the Blessed Sacrament from the Basilica after the Mass, along South Royal Street, to the school gym at…
Officer Slate & Upcoming Election – Fraternal Year 24-25
The annual election of Fitzgerald Counsel officers shall take place at the regular business meeting on June 12th. The slate of candidates for the elective council offices was presented on May 8th. The floor was opened to other nominations. The proposed slate is as follows: Grand Knight – Gastón Reboredo,…
Consider Supporting Council 459’s Adopted Seminarians
Fitzgerald Council 459 is committed to providing moral, financial, and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation. Seminarians rely on their families, personal savings and the generosity of parishes and the Knights to cover their personal expenses. In addition to financial support, the…