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Published Quarterly Second Class Postage Paid at Celina, Ohio (USPS 296880) Vol. 53 No. 1 IN GOD WE TRUST March, 2016 KNIGHTS OF ST JOHN INTERNATIONAL 66th ANNUAL NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT April 22 to 24, 2016 TRANSIT LANES 7850 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 Phone 716-632-3838 _ _ Friday, April 22 Supreme Officers Match 8:00 PM _ _ Saturday, April 23 Doubles/Singles 10 AM and 2 PM if necessary _ _ Sunday, April 24 4 Man Team Event 10 AM and 1 PM if necessary _ Entries Close Friday, April 1, 2016 All Entries MUST BE POSTMARKED by Saturday April 2, 2016

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Room Reservations $104.00 per night plus tax (13.75%) There is an upgrade available for an additional $10.00 per night. _ Please Mention Group Code Knights of St. John Bowling. Reservations Close on Wednesday March 23, 2016.

Note: Captains from the last three tournaments have received applications, if interested; please contact the chairman at 315-723-7585 or email [email protected] for an application.

The prize fee has been increased based on 25 teams participating the winning team will receive at least $440.00.

The All Events Portion of the tournament will not be held. All Prize Money will be paid out Sunday morning after bowling is completed.

Note: If anyone is interested in hosting the 2017 tournament please contact the chairman at 315-723-7585, the tournament will be held on April 21, 22 and 23, 2017.

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POSTMASTER Past Supreme President - General Frank OVERSEAS GRAND PRESIDENTS Send address changes to: Waseleski, Sr., 28173 Eaton Dr., Warren, MI 48092 Accra-East - Brig. Gen. Anthony Chinebuah, Box Knight Of St. John [email protected] 8399, Tema, Ghana, W.A. - MOB:+233-24-4330217 The Messenger Press Past Supreme President - General Daniel R. [email protected] Carthagena, OH 45822-9998 Vaske, 13 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45215 - Tel. Accra-West - Brig. Gen. William Adjei, Box 513-733-0198 - [email protected] AN8356, Accra-North, Ghana, W.A. - MOB: +233- The Knight of St. John is the official organ of the Past Supreme President - General John M. 24-4356277 - [email protected] Knights of St. John Internatinal and is entirely de- Windsor, Jr., 1809 Altamont Pl., Forestville, MD Cape Coast - Brig. Gen. Francis Koomson-Barnes, voted to their interests. 20747 - Tel. 301-350-1874 - Fax 301-808-5090 P.O. 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Gbarnga-Cape Palmas Grand (Liberia) - Brig. Gen. Patrick Lougon Lah, P.O. Box 2035, 10 Liberia, W.A. - [email protected] IN THIS ISSUE Monrovia Grand (Liberia) - Brig. Gen. Moenti E. Young, Liberian Bank for Dev. & Inv., 9th Street/ Supreme President’s Message ...... page 4 Tubman Blvd., P.O. Box 10-547, 1000 Monrovia 10, Sinker, Monrovia, Liberia, W.A. - Supreme Secretary’s Message ...... page 4 [email protected] Supreme Spiritual Director’s Message ...... page 4 St. Paul River Bank Grand (Liberia) - Brig. Gen. Welcome to New Members ...... page 5 Andrew N. Nimley, Jr., Archdiocese Youth Secretariat, Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia, Supreme Convention Resolutions ...... page 7 P.O. Box 2078, 46 Ashmun St., Monrovia 10, Baltimore/Washington Grand Commandery ...... page 13 Liberia, W.A. - [email protected] Supreme Subordinate Commandery, Nigeria ...... page 13 Togo - Brig. Gen. Edward Aristide Agbodjan, 23 Rue AnikoPalako, Lome, Togo, W.A., or B.P. 4232, Accra East Grand Commandery...... page 14 Lome, Togo, W.A. - Tel. +228 90 08 92 35, +228 22 Port Harcourt Grand Commandery ...... page 15 40 39 17, - [email protected] Buffalo Grand Commandery ...... page 16 Trinidad and Tobago - Brig. Gen. Victor Cuffy, 10 Amowville, Point Cumana, Carenage, Trinidad W.I. Abuja Grand Commandery ...... page 17 Benin Grand Commandery ...... page 18 SUPREME UNDER SECRETARIES Owerri Grand Commandery ...... page 19 QUARTERMASTER GENERAL New York Grand Commandery ...... page 20 Brig. Gen. Matt Trossman, Quartermaster General - PO Box 266, Oldenburg, IN - Tel. 812- Awka Grand Commandery ...... page 21 212-9483 - [email protected] 2016 Supreme Convention Registration Forms ...... page 22 UNDER SECRETARY / JOURNAL In Memoriam...... page 24 Assistant Editor Knights Journal - Brig. Gen. James (Jim) Schafhausen, 4224 Green Cook Rd., Westerville, OH 43082-9706 - Tel. 740-965-8274 SUPREME FINANCE COMMITTEE SUPREME PUBLIC RELATIONS/PRESS [email protected] Terrence McCann, Chairperson COMMITTEE UNDER SECRETARY / RITUAL Thomas Zdanowicz James Schafhausen, Chairperson Col. Richard Morse, 1143 Newport Rd., Utica, NY Francis Jerome Countis, Jr. Herb Reilinger Jim Kiger 13502 - Tel. 315-735-8081, cell# 315-796-5346 SUPREME ORGANIZING [email protected] & MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SUPREME NATIONAL SPORTS UNDER SECRETARY / WEBSITE U.S.: Bruce Stowers, Chairperson COMMITTEE John M. Windsor, Jr. Joseph Schmitt, Chairperson (Knights) Col. Dominick Pepe, 52 Court Knolle, New Peter Ozemoyah Swynice Hawkins, Chairperson (Ladies) Hartford, NY 13413 - Tel. 315-737-5464 Overseas: Frederick Akwaboah [email protected] SUPREME CONVENTION Assed Shallop ADVISORY COMMITTEE Anthony Okechukwu UNDER SECRETARY / OVERSEAS Frank Waseleski, Sr., Chairperson Victor Cuffy GHANA Thomas DeLuca Brig. Gen. Marcel Etsey Videkar, P.O. Box AN SUPREME PROMOTION OF THE ORDER Douglas Francony 12345, Accra-North, Accra Ghana, W.A. - Tel. 011- COMMITTEE SUPREME MILITARY COMMITTEE 233-277201230, 011-233-543344645 Bruce Stowers, Chairperson James Gibbons, Chairperson [email protected] Frederick Akwaboah George Check Martin Bella UNDER SECRETARY / OVERSEAS Russell Hall NIGERIA SUPREME CADET ORGANIZING Douglas Halleaux Brig. Gen. Chidi Arinze, C-Fraternity Diagnostic COMMITTEE Sean Dey Laboratory, 94 Zik Ave., Uwani, Enugu, F. Jerome Countiss, Jr., Chairperson Vincent Binder Nigeria, W.A. - Tel. 011-080-36-660526 Matthew Trossman Joe Biney Sean Dey [email protected] SUPREME JOINT OVERSEAS COMMITTEE Vincent Binder APPOINTED KNIGHTS JOURNAL Timothy Hoerst, Chairperson CORRESPONDENTS OVERSEAS CADET ORGANIZERS Thomas DeLuca, Vice-chairperson Innocent S. K. Appiah, Ghana Robert Foli, Chairperson Daniel R. Vaske Augustine P. Gebeh, Liberia Steve Omoijuanfo John M. Windsor, Jr. Assed Shallop Joseph Biney SUPREME CADET ORGANIZING Joseph Kandy Pupo Dan Anaebo Okekenta CHAIRMAN Terrence McCann SUPREME PRESIDENT’S STAFF Brig. Gen. Sean Dey, 21515 Military, Dearborn, Ernest Stehlin, Jr. KNIGHT OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE MI 48124 - Tel. 313-562-5194 Frank Waseleski, Sr. James Hortemiller [email protected] Vincent Bisnfeld SUPREME WEB-SITE COMMITTEE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN INT. SPECIAL ADVISORS TO Daniel R. Vaske, Chairman SUPREME COMMITTEES THE SUPREME PRESIDENT James Schafhausen Effective July 2014 ~ July 2016 U.S.: John M. Windsor, Jr. Thomas Zdanowicz Daniel Vaske Dominick Pepe SUPREME CONSTITUTION Frank Waseleski, Sr. REVISION COMMITTEE SUPREME RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE Timothy Hoerst Frank Waseleski, Sr., Chairperson Thomas DeLuca, Chairperson Overseas: Joe Biney, Chairperson Daniel R. Vaske John M. Windsor, Jr. Anslem Okafor Timothy Hoerst Daniel Vaske Dennis Adjei Terrence McCann Frank Waseleski, Sr. Assed Shallop Thomas DeLuca Michel Dosseh-Anyron SUPREME RITUAL REVISION Thomas Zdanowicz Monti E. Young COMMITTEE Dennis Adjei Thomas Zdanowicz, Chairperson Dan Anaebo Okekenta Thomas DeLuca AIDE DE CAMP Richard Morse Brian F. Stehlin Joseph Charles Osei 4 R MARCH, 2016

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Greetings to all my brothers of Most of you probably remember To all the Knights of St. John In- the Knights of St. John Interna- the chaos that resulted at the past ternational, and Ladies Auxiliary: tional. few Supreme Conventions when As this article is being written, delegates attempted to pick up – May the peace and love of we are just a couple of days before change – modify – their credentials Our Merciful Jesus Christ, Ash Wednesday and the beginning and obtain their ballots. It created be with you! of the Lenten Season. I started to a pandemonium that was a disgrace. think about the reason for this sea- We were embarrassed by the actions I pray your Lenten journey has son. We are 40 days out from the of a few “bad apples”. been spiritually fulfilling and en- Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrec- The Supreme Board of Trustees, gaging. I encourage everyone to con- tion of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We at their meeting in Buffalo, NY, last tinue your spiritual obligations into are to use this time to examine our July discussed this “problem” and the Easter season, and beyond. The lives and how we’ve been living it we agreed as to how it was to be in our faith and how we have been resolved. As was explained and pro- season of Lent is a special time of interacting with our fellow man. posed at that meeting, a form en- the year, encouraging us to remain Are we living our lives in the way titled “KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN steadfast in prayer, fasting, Christ lived His? I would guess that INTERNATIONAL — VOTING almsgiving, and works of charity. for those of us, including myself, MEMBERS FOR CONVEN- These obligations also encourage us who are not yet saints, the answer TION” was sent to each Grand to carry them through into the Eas- is no, but we have another opportu- President at the end of December, ter season, and beyond. nity to do just that, and for that we 2015, and it is his responsibility to In his announcement for the Year are thankful! see that it is completed and re- of Mercy, Pope Francis, in a way, had Christ’s gift to us was His sacri- turned to the Supreme Secretariat these obligations in mind. He fice upon the cross whereby He re- no later than MARCH 15, 2016. wanted these obligations of prayer, deemed us and made us, Like Him, This form will contain the name fasting, almsgiving, and works of acceptable to God, our Almighty of all the persons from each Grand mercy to be part of our everyday Father! That was a gift like no Commandery who will be entitled lives, not only during a particular other. Since the beginning, when to receive Credentials and, in turn, liturgical season in the Church cal- God created man, which was THE Ballots. Bearing the signature of endar. greatest gift, we have the chance, each Grand President and Grand I am always proud to hear how when we pass from this earth, to Secretary, these names will be en- our Commandries fulfill these ob- once again face our Creator and en- tered into our Computer and will ligations. Your days of reflections, ter into His Kingdom. Remember be the basis for these Credentials spiritual retreats, along with your that gift throughout these forty and Ballots. No changes will be al- Spiritual and Corporal Works of days; pray for the redemption of all lowed. men, so that they too may enter into It seems that some people are Mercy are always encouraging. His Kingdom. And, at the end of confused as to who can vote and who In a world that is spiritually this time of prayer, penance and cannot. At the local Commandery weak, politically minded, and at fasting, we celebrate Christ’s Res- level, the Worthy President has one times selfish, to hear and witness urrection over death, because we vote and he and he alone can cast our Order doing wonderful activi- know then that death does not hold that vote. The Commanderies Uni- ties and events is inspiring. May the sway over us? Alleluia! form Rank Commander has one vote guidance of the Holy Spirit and the I would like to give you a little and he alone can cast that vote. The intercession of St. John continue to update on some of the goings on. Commandery Delegate’s ballot car- open our minds and hearts to truly The Supreme Constitution Revision ries the weight of his Commandery be Ambassadors for Christ and Committee has been hard at work membership, that many votes. If for strong witnesses for our Catholic with the proposed revisions regard- some reason, the Commandery Del- faith. ing the reorganization of the board. egate is unable to cast those votes, I encourage you to pray the Year There are a number of proposals, he has an Alternate Delegate who of Mercy prayer, and also pray the published in this issue, that, if ap- can step in for him. Prayer of St. Francis. These two proved at convention, will keep us At the District Level, each Dis- prayers will keep us in tune with compliant with New York state law trict Commander can cast one vote. our spiritual commitments as regarding non-profit corporations. In his absence, one of his Vice Com- Catholics and the mission of our Please read them carefully. If there manders can cast that vote. On the Order of Knights and Ladies of St. are any questions on them, I would Grand Commandery Level, the (Continued on page 24) (Continued on page 18) (Continued on page 12)

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 5 Welcome to our New Members December, 2015 to March, 2016 Commandery: 227 Milhousen, IN Greg Maddux, Jake Maddux 282 Wadesville, IN Lance Koester 382 West Seneca, NY Rev. Fr. David Richard 422 Oweri, Imo, Nigeria AlphonsusIfeanyi 421 Adabraka, Ghana Daniel AyiAyesu, Godwin Mawuli Mensah, Richard Edward Lamptey 433 Orlu, Imo, Nigeria Achi Emmanuel, Akwari Casmir O., Ezewuike Longinus C., Ihezuo Paul C., Nzeukwu, Robert 438 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Sebastine N. Nwosu 445 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Cherechi Justin Nusogu, Raphael Nduka, John Aniakor 469 Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria Felix Njoju, Samuel OkekeKalu, Magnus Igbokwe, Augustine Akaeme, George N. Njoku, Andrew Uche 479 Okigwe, Abia, Nigeria Emenika C. Chukwuemeka 497 Achhimota, Ghana Peter KassehAgbossou, Prince Ugochukwu Oji, Kofi NyampongAboagye, Nicholas TeyeAnane, Stephen Agidi, Joseph KwabenaAnane 500 Dansoman, Ghana Isaac Dakurah, Prosper Kpobi, Ephraim Ahiarba 509 Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria Richard Onyediba, Paul Ezekafor, Patrick Nwankwo, Anthony Okeke 511 Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria Maduagwu Eric-Kenny, Leonard ObinnaUkatu 512 Ihiala, Onitsha, Nigeria OdogwuOsitaFestus 531 Amaigbo, Imo, Nigeria EmodiAchuonye, Njoku Felix 532 Urualla, Imo Nigeria Polycarp U. Duru 533 Eziukwu Aba, Abia, Nigeria Felix C. Uka-Lieri, Onwunali Jan Nnamdi, AmakoChinedu Innocent, Aharauka Chris Mbonu 534 Umungasi Aba, Abia, Nigeria Desmond Keke 539 Akabo, Imo, Nigeria Ejika Charles Nwokoru, Cyprian T. Uroigwe, Stephen Oguzie 543 Dunkwa-on-Ofin, Ghana Isaac Aidoo, Francis Eluwekeh, Vincent Mensah, Jonathan Hafiade 545 Enugu-Ukwu, Anambra, Nigeria Vincent Onji 547 Ozubulu, Anambra, Nigeria Boniface C. Okwuma, Patrick Azubuike Anaeme, Edwin EmekaUkorah 560 Izombe, Imo, Nigeria Bernard IgweMbabie, NesleyAmaechi Udogaranya, 561 Nguru, Imo, Nigeria Solomon Unachukwu Dominick ChukwenduNwachukwu 564 IsialaMbarro, Imo, Nigeria Linus Ireoha, LivinusUzor, VitalisNwonu 565 Ehime, Imo, Nigeria EmanuelOgoke, Luke Brown, VitalisAkno 566 Ihioma, Imo, Nigeria Vincent Igiri 576 Awada, Anambra, Nigeria Okechukwu C. Nwangwu, Ifeanyi Okafor, Daniel Nwankwo, Ernest George Abuchie, Emmanuel Okoye 577 Fegge, Anambra, Nigeria CalistusOnyilo 588 Agulu, Anambra, Nigeria Gerald Ogwo, Silas Ejeabocha 589 Uga, Anambra, Nigeria I.K. Umenua, Bartholomew J. Eboninye 613 Abagana, Anambra, Nigeria Clement Ezedinachi 614 Trans-Nkisi, Anambra, Nigeria LivinusTochukwuIguh, Stephen Obiechina Ikechukwu, Charles T. Ezeh, Valentine Obiajulu, Patrick Udoba 616 AbroDunkwa, Ghana Thomas Damtse, Harry Johnson, Raphael Yiptang 626 Queens, NY Pius C. Onwuzo 632 OlokoroUmuahia, Abia, Nigeria Anthony Ginika, Kenneth Nwachukwu Onyenaechi, Stephen Nnanna 636 Umuaka, Imo, Nigeria Clement Iwuoha, Cosmas Emerigbo 645 Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra, Nigeria Isaac Mabiche, Leonard E. Ejiofor, Leonard Aforka, Robert U. Omenyi 654 Obowu, Imo, Nigeria Paschal Ememe 655 Aladinma, Imo, Nigeria Phillip C. Ukadunuawu, Samuel Nwaorou Christopher I. Obodokwe, John UcheNnabuike 683 Tamale, Ghana Rev. Fr. Peter Songbe, Paschal Buorokuu, Jeremiah Mornaah, Maurice Mikare, Matthew Angbanyere 705 Umuacha, Abia, Nigeria IhukaUzoma, NkoroEmeka 710 Brampton, ON, Canada Kingsley Alumena, Benjamin Anene, Emmanuel Amaku, Anthony Abidulu, Cajetan Odueze, Rev. Fr. Adolphus Ehukwuka 712 Awka, Anambra, Nigeria Pius Meliden, Luke Egwuatu 747 New Aplaku, Ghana Charles Annobil, Alfred KwesiBoafo, Mawuli Kley, Peter K. Agbemafoh, Eric AgyiriBuodu, Bright Ofori-Ampofo, Conrad OforiAmamkwah Joseph Agbesi, Joseph Tsetse-Hini, Macdavies Gerald Odikah, MwatuOsitaNwoye, Franklyn Ohiowel, Alex BensenOhwofaria, Richard DelaliAcolatse, Sandy Osei- Agyeman, Emmanuel Uchenna, William KosiVortia 749 Nima, Ghana Ishmael Tensaga 752 Dunukofia, Anambra, Nigeria Sixtus K. Igboaka, Gabriel Ekwenugo, Kenneth Odezulu 758 La, Ghana Robert Apobire, Benjamin Masopeh, John Quaye, TheophilusSackey, Fred Nyarko 798 Airport, Ghana Sylvester Acherekoh, Paul Amoakohene, Gabriel Anyimadu, Donald AgbadiYaovi, Daniel Okyere (Continued on page 6) 6 R MARCH, 2016

MAJ. GEN. ANSLEM OKAFOR RECEIVES PAPAL KNIGHTHOOD

On Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity in Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Anslem Okafor, the Supreme Subordinate President of Nigeria – KSJI was conferred with the Papal Award, the prestigious Knights of St. Gregory the Great. He and three others, were presented their honors in behalf of His Holi- ness, Pope Francis, by Archbishop, His Grace, the Most Reverend Vale- rian Okeke. Hundreds of Clergy, State and Civil Officers, other Papal Knights of the Church, the Knights of St. Malumba, and the Knights of St. John International were visibly and conspicuously present.

We wish you a heartfelt congratulations.

(Welcome New Members from page 5) 799 Nungua, Ghana Bernard BorketeyBorlarbie 803 Ukpor, Anambra, Nigeria Samuel U. Okwuma, Marius Nnamdi Nzurumike, Anthony IfeanyiNwosu, Steve Aloysius Onwudiwe 819 AwutuBreku, Ghana Morris D. Zeyon, David Akologo, Jacob Barnes Bonnie Segbah, Maxwell B. Nkrumah, Innocent B.J. Hlorvor, John W. Boye 821 Orsumoghu, Onitsha, Nigeria Francis Mudghalu, Marcel IfeanyiChike-Obi Patrick Anyigbo, Aloysius Ndedigwe, Donatus Ofordum, Eugene Izelu 824 Atta, Imo, Nigeria Samuel C. Ogwegbu, Anselm AmaeruleChuks, Emmanuel AmanzeOpara, Felix Dominic Mkkemakolan 840 Oraifite, Anambra, Nigeria Godwin Ugochukwu, John Muoneke, Felix Maduekwe 842 BremanAssikuma, Ghana Edward K. Nti, Michael Gyakye, Rev. Fr. Anthony Kwofie 847 Osu Re, Ghana Roger Michael Kayumba, Martin Tagbor 855 Ho, Ghana Sylvanus Ayebi, Peter Cobba-Biney, Ruben M. Kalewu, GeofferyKatsriku, Michael Tetteh 869 Kwashiman, Ghana Stephen Feda, Stephen Elvis Ampah, Kelvin Wofa K. Acheampong, Peter ElormAffort, Patrick Kofi Gyefour, Louis Atta Sokaltey, Emmanuel Addotey Mensah, Samuel Gyamfi Acheampong, Eli Ela Oluku, George N. Tusoe, Dennis Andaana, Raphael Srabi 2016 Supreme Convention Theme Basket Raffle The city of Buffalo, New York will be the site for the 2016 Supreme Convention for the Knights of St. John International and Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of St. John International. The “Theme Basket Raffle” has been a very successful endeavor during our past conventions. It was recommended that the “Theme Basket Raffle” once again be held during the 2016 convention to defer expenses for the convention. The Committee is encouraging and inviting all Commanderies and Auxiliaries to participate in this effort and to donate at least one “Theme Basket” for this project. The cost of each basket should not be more than $40.00 to $50.00. The goal is to make your basket attractive enough to sell as many raffle tickets as possible. We are also welcoming monetary donations in lieu of “Theme Baskets”. All baskets should be delivered to the convention by Tuesday, July 19, 2016. The following is a list of suggestions for your “Theme Basket”: Bath and Body Basket Romance Basket Candle Basket Snack Basket Wine and Cheese Basket Imported Beers Basket Sport Snack Basket Assorted Chocolates Basket Hair Product State/Country Basket Religious Basket NFG/NBA Theme Basket Game Basket (Assortment of Adult or Children games) The baskets will be displayed at the Convention and the raffle tickets will be sold during the week of the convention. Each sheet of raffle tickets will cost $5.00 or 5 sheets for $20.00. Drawings will be held Saturday afternoon and winning numbers posted to aid winners in picking up baskets. The winning ticket numbers will be displayed throughout the convention center. Let’s work together to make our “2016 Theme Basket Raffle” another tremendous success! To obtain a “Theme Basket” commitment form, or have any question or need additional information, please Contact: Capt. Ed Orrange Phone: 716-674-0468 Email: [email protected]

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 7 Proposed Resolutions ~ 2016 Supreme Convention Proposed Constitutional Revisions in the March and June Journals and be voted on at the Supreme International Convention in July 2016. The following proposed Constitutional Revisions were submitted to the Supreme Secretary as required In Knighthood, by the Supreme Constitution. These as submitted, will Gen. Frank Waseleski, Sr., Past Supreme President appear in the March, 2016, and June, 2016, issues of Gen. TimothyHoerst, Past Supreme President the Knights Journal and be discussed and voted on at Lt. Gen. Thomas DeLuca, First Vice President the Supreme Board Meeting and Supreme Convention, at Buffalo, NY, in July, 2016. RESOLUTION #1 While the following is not a Resolution, the Supreme This Resolution #1 was prepared by the Supreme Restructuring Committee submitted the following new Restructuring Committee and approved by our out- structure of the Supreme Executive Board of Directors, side legal counsel, Hodgson Ross, LLP, Attorneys that Advisors, and Supreme Advisory Board. These were they are in accordance with the New York State Non- tentatively approved by the Supreme Board at their last Profit Revitalization Act. Board Meeting (July, 2015) pending the approval of the body at the Supreme Convention of July, 2016. This BE IT RESOLVED – That the Supreme Commandery Constitutional Revision Committee ap- will be the first item of business when we begin consid- eration of the Proposed Resolutions at the 2016 Su- proved for presentation the following amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation and the Constitution preme Convention. This is their submission. of the Knights of St. John International, TO WIT: Brother Knights, Below you will find the proposed restructuring of PROPOSAL #1 the Knights of St. John International as presented by CONTENTS, Topic, Line 8, which now reads: the Supreme Restructuring Committee. We have re- viewed the submitted proposals that we had received Chapter III, Supreme Subordinate Commanderies – and we thank all that presented them. However, in of Ghana and Nigeria working with our outside Counsel, and guided by the Be amended to read: Laws of the State of New York, we feel that the struc- ture presented below best fulfills our needs not only Chapter III, Supreme Subordinate Com- for the present, but for our growth in the future. Please manderies take time toreview our proposal, for it will be an issue at the Convention that we ask you to support. PROPOSAL #2 Proposed Restructuring of the KSJI Special Laws of New York – Chapter 62, Section 4 & Supreme Executive Board of Directors: 5, Page d & e be amended by a Certificate of Amend- ment of the Certificate of Incorporation to read: Supreme President Supreme First Vice President SECTION 4 The Supreme President, Supreme Supreme Second Vice President Secretary, Supreme Treasurer and two members Supreme Secretary who shall be selected for that purpose by a Con- Supreme Treasurer vention held in the manner prescribed by the Constitution of the Knights of St. John, shall Supreme Trustees constitute the Board of Trustees of said corpo- Supreme Subordinate Presidents ration and shall hold office until their succes- Past Supreme Presidents sors shall be elected and installed. The Knights of St. John shall be composed of said officers, Advisors to the Executive Board: with a First and Second Supreme Vice President, Supreme Spiritual Director and such representatives from Grand Supreme Counsel Commanderies as may be selected by said Grand Commanderies to represent them in accordance Supreme Advisory Board: with the Constitution and By-Laws of said cor- Immediate Past President or a designated repre- poration. sentative of the Supreme President; A member of the Supreme Secretariat; SECTION 5 The Supreme President, Supreme All Grand Commandery Presidents; First Vice President, Supreme Second Vice President, Supreme Secretary, Supreme Trea- All Presidents of the unattached Commanderies; surer, Supreme Trustees, Supreme Subordinate Supreme Counsel, when available or upon request. Presidents, and Past Supreme Presidents shall constitute the Supreme Executive Board of Di- This structure if accepted, will be applied to all sec- rectors of said corporation. Said officers, ex- tions of the Knights of St. John International Consti- cluding the Past Supreme Presidents, shall be tution and the revisions will be submitted for review (Continued on page 8) 8 R MARCH, 2016 selected for that purpose by a Convention held (k) The Supreme Subordinate Secretaries in the manner prescribed by the Constitution of the Knights of St. John and shall hold office until PROPOSAL # 6 their successors shall be elected and installed. CHAPTER I, Supreme Conventions, Section 13, Line The Supreme Spiritual Director and the Supreme 1, which reads: Counsel shall participate in the Executive Board of Directors meetings as advisors, but shall not SECTION 13. The Supreme Board of Trustees shall vote within the proceedings. The Knights of St. John shall also consist of a Supreme Advisory Be amended to read: Board, composed of all Grand Commandery SECTION 13. The Supreme Executive Board Presidents and Presidents of unattached of Directors shall Commanderies who shall meet independently and make recommendations to the Executive PROPOSAL #7 Board of Directors. The immediate Past Supreme President, or a designatedrepresentative of the CHAPTER I, Supreme Conventions, Section 14, Line 1, which reads: Supreme President shall be Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Board, but shall only vote in SECTION 14. The Supreme Board of Trustees the event of a tie. The Supreme Executive Board of Directors shall furnish a member of the Su- Be amended to read: preme Secretariat to act as Secretary, and the SECTION 14. The Supreme Executive Board Supreme Counsel, when available, to the Su- of Directors preme Advisory Board, The Secretariat and the Counsel shall not be permitted to vote on the PROPOSAL #8 said Board. The Supreme Advisory Board officersshall be selected by their Grand CHAPTER I, Supreme Conventions, Section 15, Line Commanderies and unattached Commanderies to 3, which now reads: represent them in accordance with the Consti- Supreme Board of Trustees, are alone clothed tution and By-Laws of the Knights of St. John and shall hold office until their successors shall with the be elected and installed. Be amended to read: Supreme Executive Board of Directors, are PROPOSAL #3 alone clothed with the Introduction, CONSTITUTION OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN, Paragraph 3, Line 1, which now reads: PROPOSAL #9 1. Supreme Subordinate Com-manderies, Overseas CHAPTER II, Supreme Commandery, OFFICERS, Section 1a, Paragraph 4, which now reads: Be amended to read: All officers except the two Supreme Trustees shall be 1. Supreme Subordinate Commanderies elected to serve for a term of two (2) years or until such time as their successors have been elected, qualified and PROPOSAL #4 installed. The two Supreme Trustees shall be elected CHAPTER I, Supreme Conventions, Section 1, Line for four (4) years, except when filling an unexpired term. 3, which now reads: Four or more elected Supreme Officers shall constitute a quorum at any properly constituted meeting of the Place to be designated by the Supreme Board of Supreme Board for the transaction of business. Trustees, of Be amended to read: Be amended to read: All officers except the Supreme Trustees shall Place to be designated by the Supreme Ex- be elected to serve for a term of two (2) years or ecutive Board of Directors, of until such time as their successors have been elected, qualified and installed. The Supreme PROPOSAL #5 Trustees shall be elected for four (4) years, ex- CHAPTER I, Supreme Conventions, Section 4, Lines cept when filling an unexpired term. One third (j) and (k), which now reads: of the Supreme Executive Board shall constitute a quorum at any properly constituted meeting (j) The Supreme Subordinate Presidents of of the Supreme Executive Board of Directors for Ghana and Nigeria the transaction of business. (k) The Supreme Subordinate Secretaries of PROPOSAL #10 Ghana and Nigeria CHAPTER II, Supreme Commandery, OFFICERS, Be amended to read: Section 2, which now reads: (j) The Supreme Subordinate Presidents (Continued on next page)

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SECTION 2. The following officers of the Supreme The following appointments may be made by the Su- Commandery shall be appointed by the elected Supreme preme President and approved by the Supreme Board Officers and the Grand Presidents to serve for a period of Trustees. of two (2) years or until such time as his successor has been appointed, qualified and installed: 1. One Quartermaster General who shall rank as a Brigadier General. A. Supreme Spiritual Director 2. Such number of additional appointees as the Su- B. One Supreme Counsel, who by virtue of his office preme President may deem necessary and advisable. shall be Judge-Advocate General and rank as a Major- General. With: The following appointments may be made by C. One Inspector-General, who by virtue of his office shall rank as a Major General. the Supreme President and approved by the Su- preme Executive Board of Directors. The following appointments may be made by the Supreme President and approved by the Supreme Board 1. One Undersecretary/Quartermaster Gen- eral who shall rank as a Brigadier General of Trustees. Be amended to read: 2. One Undersecretary/Journal who shall rank as a Brigadier General. SECTION 2. The Supreme Executive Board of Directors shall appoint the following positions 3. One Undersecretary/Ritual who shall rank as a Brigadier General. To serve for a period of two (2) years or until such time as his successor has been appointed, 4. One Undersecretary/Webmaster who shall rank as a Brigadier General. qualified and installed. A. Supreme Spiritual Director 5. One Undersecretary/Advisory Board Affairs who shall rank as a Brigadier General. B. One Supreme Counsel, who by virtue of his office shall be Judge-Advocate General and rank 6. Such number of additional appointees as the Supreme President may deem necessary and as a Major General advisable. C. One Inspector General, who by virtue of his office shall rank as a Major General. The following appointments may be made by Chapter II, Supreme Commandery the Supreme President and approved by the DUTIES OF OFFICERS Supreme Executive Board of Directors. Insert the following at the end of Section 6: PROPOSAL #11 SUPREME SECRETARIAT Within the various Sections of the Constitution, re- The Supreme Secretariat will consist of the move the wording: Supreme Secretary and five (5) “Supreme Board of Trustees” Undersecretaries. The five Undersecretaries will be the Undersecretary/Quartermaster, the and amend to read: Undersecretary/Journal, the Undersecretary/ “Supreme Executive Board of Directors.” Ritual, the Undersecretary/Webmaster, and the Undersecretary/Advisory Board Affairs. The Approved by the Constitution Revision Committee Undersecretaries (Quartermaster, Journal, on December 28, 2015. Ritual, Webmaster and Advisory Board Affairs) will be appointed by the Supreme President af- Attested to by: Supreme Constitution Revision Committee ter the Supreme International Convention for a term of two years or until a successor is ap- pointed. By nature of his duties and responsi- bilities, the Undersecretaries will have a rank RESOLUTION #2 of Brigadier General. The following Resolution was proposed by the Su- The Supreme Undersecretary/Quartermaster preme Secretary and approved by the Supreme Con- (Quartermaster General) will be responsible for stitution Revision Committee. all materials held by the Supreme Commandery Chapter II, Supreme Commandery for sale to Grand, District and Local Commanderies. He will keep an inventory of all OFFICERS materials on hand. He will keep a record of all materials sold and forward monies to the Su- SECTION 2, 2nd paragraph, Page 17 preme Treasurer. He will re-order inventory as Replace: required to ensure needed items are on hand. (Continued on page 10) 10 R MARCH, 2016

He will work in conjunction with the AMENDMENT No. 1 Undersecretary/Rituals to provide Grand Commanderies with ritual inventory as required. The Supreme Constitution on Page 16 to 17 which now reads: The Supreme Undersecretary/Journal (Asst. Editor-KSJI Journal) will assist the Supreme CHAPTER II Secretary in the creation, editing, printing and Supreme Commandery distribution of the Knights of St. john Interna- tional Journal. He will be responsible for the OFFICERS collection of information, from all Grand SECTION 1 Commanderies. He will edit the material and assemble it for the printer. He will maintain At each Supreme Convention, the following officers the address list of Journal recipients and ar- of the Supreme Commandery shall be elected: range for the mail or e-mail of the Journal to all A. Supreme President, who by virtue of his office is members. Commander-in-Chief and ranks as General. He shall The Supreme Undersecretary/Ritual (Asst. Su- not be elected for more that two consecutive terms. preme Ritual Director) will assist the Supreme B. One Supreme First Vice President; with the rank Secretary in the exemplification of Rituals by of Lieutenant General. all Grand Commanderies. He will coordinate all ritual efforts and will be responsible for main- C. One Supreme Second Vice President with the rank taining the rituals and associated documents. He of Lieutenant General. (See a. below) will work with the Quartermaster General to D. One Supreme Secretary, who by virtue of his office maintain inventory for the rituals and will keep a record of all rituals held and all members re- shall be the Adjutant-General and rank as Lieutenant General. He shall be elected for the first term and shall ceiving degrees. thereafter continue in office subject to removal for cause. The Supreme Undersecretary/Webmaster E. One Supreme Treasurer, who by virtue of his office (Webmaster General) will assist the Supreme Sec- retary in the creation and evolution of the Su- shall be Paymaster General and rank as Lieutenant General. preme Commandery Website. His responsibili- ties are to keep the site current to the changes F. Two Supreme Trustees, who by virtue of their of- of staff members due to elections and appoint- fice will rank as Major General ments. He is to maintain a Calendar of Events and provide any research and services for the a. Only Knights of St. John who are residents of the enhancement of said site. United States of America shalol be eligible for posi- tions to offices of Supreme President, Supreme First The Supreme Undersecretary/Advisory Board Vice President, Supreme Secretary and Supreme Trea- (Undersecretary for Advisory Board Affairs) will surer. serve as a non-voting member of the Supreme Advisory Board. He will be in attendance at all Each elective office of the Supreme Commandery their meetings and make a record of the min- shall be elected by ballot and all officers shall be elected utes of that meeting. separately by a majority of the votes cast. The Supreme Undersecretaries will attend Su- All officers-elect shall be installed and assume office preme Executive Board Meetings/Advisory Board at the session at which they are elected. Meetings when requested by the Supreme Presi- All officers-elect except the two Supreme Trustees dent and the Supreme Secretary. When attend- shall be elected to serve for a term of two (2) years or ing such meetings, they will be reimbursed their until such time as their successors have been elected, reasonable lodging and travel expenses. qualified and installed. The two Supreme Trustees shall Approved by the Constitutional Revision Commit- be elected for four (4) years, except when filling an un- tee on December 26, 2015 expired term. Four or more elected Supreme Officers shall constitute a quorum at any properly constituted Attested to by: meeting of the Supreme Board for the transaction of Thomas J. DeLuca business. Thomas J. DeLuca, Chairman The above should be amended to read as follows: CHAPTER II RESOLUTION #3 Supreme Commandery The following resolution includes four (4) amend- ments proposed by the Supreme Subordinate OFFICERS Commandery-Ghana for inclusion in the Resolutions SECTION 1 to be discussed/voted on at the 2016 Supreme Conven- tion at Buffalo, NY. At each Supreme Convention, the following (Continued on next page)

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 11 officers of the Supreme Commandery shall be shall constitute a quorum, at any properly con- elected: stituted meeting at the supreme Board for the transaction of business. A. Supreme President, who by virtue of his office is Commander-in-Chief and ranks as Gen- eral. He shall not be elected for more than two AMENDMENT No. 2 consecutive terms. The Supreme Constitution on Page 26-27 which now B. One Supreme First Vice President with reads: the rank of Lieutenant General SECTION 19. The Supreme President shall receive C. One Supreme Second Vice President with for his services annually the sum of $750.00 and the the rank of Lieutenant General Supreme Treasurer shall receive for his services the sum D. One Supreme Secretary, who by virtue of of $1,000.00, said salaries shall be payable in monthly his office shall be the Adjutant-General and rank installments, and both offices shall further be reim- as Lieutenant General. He shall be elected for bursed for actual expenses, only while engaged in the the first term and shall thereafter continue in performance of their duties. The Supreme Secretary for office subject to removal for cause. his services shall receive the sum annually not exceed- ing $10,000. He shall be reimbursed for actual expense E. One Supreme Treasurer, who by virtue while engaged in the performance of his duties. Su- of his office shall be Paymaster General and preme Board of Trustees shall provide suitable office rank as Lieutenant General. space, equipment and supplies required by the Supreme F. Two Supreme Trustees, who by virtue of Secretary. The two elected Supreme Trustees, Past Presi- dents, the First Vice President and the Second Vice Presi- their office will rank as Major General. dent, shall receive their actual expenses while engaged SECTION 1A: Eligibility to hold Supreme in the performance of their duties at meetings of the Elective Office. Supreme Board of Trustees. Any member of the Knights of St. John Inter- The above should be amended to read as follows: national who at the time of his election is of good standing, and has been a member of the Order SECTION 19. Compensation of Officers for at least six (6) months and attested to by his The following elected Supreme Officers shall Grand President shall be eligible to hold any be compensated as follows: elective office of the Supreme Commandery. 1. Supreme President: He shall receive SECTION 1B: Election, Installation and Term US$1,000.00 per annum of Office. 2. Supreme Treasurer: He shall receive Each elective office of the Supreme US$1,500.00 per annum Commandery shall be elected by ballot and all officers shall be elected separately by a major- 3. Supreme Secretary: He shall receive ity of the votes cast. US$12,000.00 per annum. All officers-elect shall be installed and assume All the above listed officers shall be paid in office at the session at which they are elected. equal monthly installments. All officers-elect except the two Supreme In addition, they shall be reimbursed for ac- Trustees shall be elected to serve for a term of tual expenses, only while engaged in the perfor- two (2) years or until such time as their succes- mance of their duties. sors have been elected, qualified and installed. The Supreme Board of Trustees shall provide The two Supreme Trustees shall be elected for suitable office space, equipment and supplies four (4) years, except when filling an unexpired required by the Supreme Secretary for the per- term. Four or more elected Supreme Officers formance of his duties. shall constitute a quorum at any properly con- stituted meeting of the Supreme Board for the The two elected Supreme Trustees, Past Su- transaction of business. preme Presidents, FirstVice President and Sec- ond Vice President shall receive their actual All officers-elect shall be installed and assume expenses whilst engaged in the performance of office at the session at which they are elected. their duties at meetings of the Supreme Board All officers-elect except the two Supreme of Trustees. These expenses shall include trav- Trustees shall be elected to serve for a term of eling expenses within the United States of two (2) years or until such time as their succes- America. Officers in this category from Over- sors have been elected, qualified and installed. seas shall be further reimbursed full cost of The two Supreme Trustees shall be (elected) for their travels to and from the United States of four (4) years except when filling an unexpired America using economy air travel fare. term. Four or more elected Supreme Officers (Continued on page 12) 12 R MARCH, 2016

AMENDMENT No. 3 AMENDMENT No, 4 The Supreme Constitution on Page 28 which how Insert (SECTION 30 – VOTING BY PROXY) in the reads as follows: Supreme Constitution as follows: SECTION 23 A proxy vote shall be allowed in a situation where prior notification on the issue to be voted Any provision in this Constitution to the contrary upon has been published in the Knights of St. notwithstanding, in case a vacancy occurs in any elec- John Journal for assimilation by all members of tive Supreme office, other than by the expiration of a the Knights of St. John International before the term, the same shall be filled in the following manner: Supreme Convention where voting shall take The Supreme Vice President shall succeed the Supreme place. Amendments to the Supreme Constitu- President, the Second Vice President shall succeed the tion are typical of this situation. First Vice President, unless the Second Vice President is not a resident of the United States of America at the Procedures to Proxy Voting shall be as fol- time such vacancy occurs, in which event the office of lows: Supreme First Vice President shall be filled until the next Convention by appointment made by the Supreme 1. Only Officers and Delegates to the Supreme Convention shall have the right to cast proxy Board. All other vacancies, including the office of Su- preme Second Vice President, shall be filled until the votes on behalf of other delegates not present at the Convention where voting is taking place. next Convention by appointment made by the Supreme Board. IF at the time of the next Convention an office 2. All delegates requiring proxy votes must so filled by appointment has an unexpired term, the notify the Supreme Secretary at least thirty (30) same shall be filled by election for the unexpired term. clear days before commencement of the Conven- tion on a duly filled prescribed Proxy Voter’s The above should be amended to read as follows: Form to be issued by the Supreme Secretariat. SECTION 23. Vacancies – Supreme Officers 3. A Proxy voter must hold a copy of the duly Any provision in this Constitution to the con- filled Proxy Voter’s Form together with the Cre- trary notwithstanding, in case a vacancy occurs dential form of the delegate requesting the proxy in any elective Supreme office, other than by vote and a processing fee of five U.S. Dollars expiration of a term, the same shall be filled in (US$5.00), to be presented to the Supreme Sec- the following manner: retary at the Convention for authentication. The Supreme First Vice President shall suc- 4. Failure to fulfill the above conditions, the ceed the Supreme President, The Supreme Sec- Proxy Voting shall not be allowed. ond Vice President shall succeed the Supreme These Amendments were submitted to the Supreme First Vice President. All other vacancies, in- cluding the office of the Supreme Second Vice Secretary, in a timely manner and in accordance with the Supreme Constitution. President, shall be filled until the next Conven- tion by appointment made by the Supreme Attested to by: Board. If at the time of the next Convention an office so filled by appointment has an unexpired Lt. Gen. Thomas F. Zdanowicz term, the same shall be filled by election for the Lt. Gen. Thomas F. Zdanowicz unexpired term. Supreme Secretary

(Supreme Spiritual Dir. from page 4) ~ PLEASE NOTE ~ John International. It will also keep Due to the ever-growing number of members who submit is in tunes with Pope Francis’ Year articles and photos to be printed in the Knight of St. John Journal of Mercy. and an endless number of computer programs available, new Finally, we are preparing for our proceedures are now being used. next Convention which will be held All articles submitted via email should be saved in a MicroSoft in Buffalo. By the grace of God, I Word format (without photos) 12 point TimesRoman. hope to see many of you there. All photos should be of highest resolution possible and attached Peace and blessings, to an email DO NOT embed photos in Word files; captions may be included at the end of the submitted article or in the email Happy Easter! message. Msgr. Federico Britto PLEASE LIMIT ENTRIES TO ONE (1) PAGE MAXIMUN. Supreme Spiritual Director Articles submitted after the deadline (see page 15) will be included on a space available basis. Thank you for your assistance.

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 13 Baltimore-Washington Grand Commandery A Year of Mercy Reflection acknowledge our sinfulness and need women and children in the Safe Nights During this special period of time for your healing mercy. Trusting that Program who stayed overnight in the (December 8, 2015 - the Solemnity of you never tire of forgiving us, we open Sacred Heat Church Friendship Hall. the Immaculate Conception to Novem- our hearts to receive your forgiveness It is a rewarding experience to interact ber 20, 2016- the Solemnity of Christ and love. Having encountered you, with the least of our brothers and sis- the King) in the Church, Pope Francis Mercy itself, and guided by the Holy ters in our community and to hear them calls all Catholics to be profound wit- Spirit, may we witness to the love we express gratitude for the chance nesses to mercy and to find the joy re- have received by sharing it with those to receive shelter and food. discovering and rendering fruitful most in need: the hungry, the homeless, Commandery President, Jerome God’s mercy, with which we are all the afflicted, and the oppressed. We ask Countiss prepared and donated bag called to give comfort to every man and this through Jesus Christ our Lord. lunches for everyone to take with them every woman of our time. Feed the Amen” as they departed by transportation pro- Hungry – “For I was hungry and you Events-Activities vided by Life Styles, Inc., the sponsor gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave of the Safe Nights Program; and par- Commandery #309, Sacred Heart - ticipated in the Adoration Mass in the me drink. Then the righteous will an- Ladies Auxiliary #301, and Junior Aux- swer and say, “Lord, when did we see Chapel of St. Peter Julian Eymard/ iliary #51 with family and friends en- Body of Christ Farm in Waldorf, Mary- you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and joyed a Christmas celebration with de- give you drink? And the King will say land. The celebrant was Fr. Robert licious food and fellowshipping at St. Pittman, Pastor and Brother Knight. to them in reply, “Amen, I say to you, Catherine’s Hall in McConchie, Mary- whatever you did for one of these least land. Rev. Robert Kosty, Pastor of St. Good of the Order brothers or sisters of mine, you did for Catherine Church stopped in to speak Hopefully, the Blizzard of 2016 had me”. Baltimore-Washington Grand to the gathering and gave a blessing. minimum impact on you. Please re- Knights and Ladies will be focusing on Brother Knights, Deacon John Barnes member that when we gather to meet the Year of Mercy with prayer and the and Deacon Robert Martin shared in or to socialize keep in mind those continuing dedicated effort in outreach the blessing of the meal. Brothers and Sisters who are ill or con- programs of holding food drives, pre- The First Maryland Regiment and fined to their residence or to a private paring and delivering of food baskets, Commanderies held elections and in- nursing home. They will appreciate assisting in programs to shelter and stallation of officers. We wish you suc- your telephone calls, any help to them, feed men, women and children, and cess in your elected positions. personal visits or cards to show that helping the afflicted and the oppressed. Commandery #309 Knights: As- they are not forgotten. But most of all Sharing The Archdiocese of Washing- sisted with the Christmas decorations keep them in your prayers. ton Prayer for the Year of Mercy – “Al- setup at Sacred Heart Church in mighty God and Father, You have cre- LaPlata, Maryland; Purchased break- Respectfully submitted ated all things and know the desire of fast food, assisted with setup, cooked William B. Young, Jr., Historian every heart. In this year of Mercy, we food, served and cleaned up for men, Sacred Heart Commandery #309 reflect on your great love for us, and

Supreme Subordinate Commandery ~ Nigeria A brief on Nigerian Supreme Sub- Fr. Brig. Gen. Clement Obasi was ap- Supreme Subordinate Treasurer, Brig. ordinate Convention. pointed for us by the Catholic Bishops Gen. Bob. Ebikiye. The 6th convention of the Supreme Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). He is a Supreme Subordinate 1st Trustee, Col Subordinate Commandery Nigeria, Professor of Canon law at the Presti- Joe Echemazu. Knights of St. John International was gious Bigard Memorial Seminary, Supreme Subordinate 2nd Trustee, Col held on November 26-29, 2015, at the Enugu. He replaced Very Rev. Fr. Brig Cyprian Chukwuka. Divine Love Retreat and Conference Gen. Ralph Madu. The Supreme Subordinate Presi- Centre (DRACC) Emene Enugu. We had a solemn memorial Mass on dent Major General Anselm Okafor was The Convention theme was “KSJI Saturday November 28 with a loss of installed by the outgoing Spiritual Di- and the Family Apostolate”. Well over 282 Brothers and 164 Sisters between rector Very. Rev.Fr. Brig. Gen. one thousand, three hundred Knights November 2013 and November 2015. Ralph Madu. Major General Anselm and Ladies drawn from The Supreme Subordinate Auxiliary Okafor in turn installed the other of- the fourteen Grand Commanderies and President Noble Sister Viola Onwuliri ficers. twelve Grand Auxiliaries attended the equally welcomed delegates and ob- The Supreme Subordinate Presi- convention. servers to the Convention. dent, Major General Anselm Okafor The convention was declared open Elections were held with the follow- brought the convention to a close in a and called to Order by the Supreme ing put in office: ritualistic procedure at 7.45pm on Subordinate President Major General Supreme Subordinate President, Ma- Saturday November 29, 2015. Anselm Okafor. He thanked God and jor General Anselm Okafor. It was an eventful convention. To God welcomed members to yet another con- Supreme Subordinate 1st Vice Presi- be the Glory. vention and promised to take the Or- dent, Lt Gen. Dan Okekenta. der to a greater height. Supreme Subordinate 2nd Vice Presi- Respectfully submitted by A new Supreme Subordinate Spiri- dent, Brig. Gen. Mike Ikon. Brig. Gen. Chidi Arinze tual Director in the person of Very Rev. Supreme Subordinate Secretary, Brig. Supreme Subordinate Secretary Gen. Chidi Arinze. 14 R MARCH, 2016 Accra East Grand Commandery Accra East Grand Commandery Exemplifies 89 Candidates in to 2nd and 3rd Degrees The 2015 2nd and 3rd Exemplifica- tion for candidates in the AccraEast Grand Commandery (AEGC) took place on Saturday, 19 December, 2015, at the St. Peter’s Parish, Osu- Accra. In all, 89 candidates were exem- plified into the 2nd and 3rdDegrees to mark the second exemplification to be held by the (AEGC) after its inau- Officers of St. Patrick Commandery being introduced to guration in July, 2013. parishners. The candidates were drawn across the 18 commanderies of the (AEGC). Col. Bekoe Palmer Buckle lectured the Rev. Fr. Bernard Kyei and attended The exemplification Mass was con- candidates on the beatitudes. by the members of the new celebrated by the Chaplain of the The candidates later wrote exami- commandery as well as Grand Offic- (AEGC) Very Rev. Fr. (Maj.) John nation to ascertain the depth of their ers and a host of other brothers and Benyah Mensah and the Spiritual knowledge of the church and the or- sisters from the KSJI fraternity. Advisor for Battalion One of the 1st der. The Mass was followed by the in- Regiment (AEGC), Rev. Fr. auguration ceremony which saw 12 St Patrick Commandery #869, NiiKpaniAddy. new brothers being initiated into the Atomic Energy Kwabenya In his homily Fr. Benyah Mensah new commandery with Very Rev. Fr Inaugurated entreated the candidates to uphold James Owusu-Yeboah, SMA (SMA Re- the virtues of unity, charity and love The Accra East Grand Com- gional Superior) in attendance. Six as they strive to progress in the Or- mandery has witnessed the birth of other brothers transferred from vari- der. another commandery to bring the to- ous commanderies to bring the The event was witnessed by Grand tal number of commanderies in the strength of the commandery to 18. Officers and members of the Order as Accra East Grand Commandery to 19. The Grand President, Brig. Gen. well as some family members of the The occasion was when St Patrick Anthony Chinebuah led a team of candidates. Commandery #869 located at Atomic Grand Officers including the 1st vice During the exemplification Mass, Energy, Kwabenya in the Greater President Col. Bekoe Palmer Buckle the Worthy Grand President, Brig. Accra Region of Ghana, together with to inaugurate and install the officers Gen. Anthony Chinebuah led the can- their lady counterparts, St. Patrick of the new commandery. didates to take the 2nd and 3rd degrees Ladies Auxiliary 247 and the Cadets In a brief statement the Grand oath and imparted the password of and Junior Auxiliaries were inaugu- President challenged the new the two degrees to them. rated on Saturday, 19 December, commandery not to rest on their oars Two lectures preceded exemplifi- 2015. but to strive to up their membership cation ceremony. The Grand Presi- The inaugurations of the in order that their impact could be dent, Gen. Chinebuah spoke to the commandery and the 3 other groups felt in the parish. candidates on the concept of unity and were preceded by holy mass which The inauguration was climaxed charity whilst the 1st vice president, was officiated by the parish priest, with Holy Mass on Sunday, 20 Decem- ber, 2015 at St. Patrick Parish, Atomic Energy Kwabenya. During the thanksgiving Mass, the officers and members of the new commandery together with the lady counterparts, Cadets and Junior Aux- iliary were introduced to the parish- ioners. The charters were then pre- sented by the Grand President to the Worthy President, S/K Patrick Mensah Afotey through the Rev. Fr. Aaron Agbesi Agorsor.

Report by: Col. Emmanuel E. Afetsi Grand Secretary (AEGC)

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 15 Port Harcourt Grand Commandery Change of Batons in Local tion Commandery #802 had no Ikioumoton was re-elected Grand Commanderies change of batons. All principal of- President and Bro Daniel Onuoha The month of December, 2015 ficers were re-elected. Prof. the Grand Secretary. Other officers witnessed a change of batons in Adebayo Ejele was re-elected as the were returned unopposed. many Local Commanderies. Worthy President, while Bro Some issues were raised after the In St Mary’s Commandery #460, Casimir Oguguo is the Recording / elections and these issues are being fondly called our “Mother Corresponding Secretary. handled by the Supreme Subordi- Commandery”, elections produced: Brothers Christopher B. nate President. Brother Michael Obinor as the Meinzide, Makbere Tour was re- The Burial of late Bishop new Worthy President. Brother elected in St John the Baptist’s Alexius Obabu Makozi, Bishop Ifeanyi Igbokwe was returned as the Commandery #807 as the Worthy Emeritus of Port Harcourt Recording /Corresponding Secre- President and Recording / Corre- Diocese sponding Secretary respectively. tary. Brother Bartholomew Ugwu Bishop Makozi was born 84 years was also re-elected the Commander In St Joseph’s Commandery #806, Kaiama, Brothers Peter ago (1932 – 2016) to the Makozi of the Commandery. family in Kogi State. His native In St. Matthias Commandery Ebitimi Berezi, John Ngoro were returned as Worthy President and name was OBABU and he was bap- #535, Yenagoa, Brother Fidelis tized Alexius. Metuh was re-elected along with Recording / Corresponding Secre- tary respectively. He was ordained a priest in 1961. Brother Frederick Siakpere as Re- He rose to be the Bishop of Lokoja cording /Corresponding Secretary. All the elections went smoothly, although Commandery #801 had a and was translated to Port Harcourt Capt. Anthony Uwakweremainsthe Diocese twenty-five years ago. Commander remains. few issues now being sorted out by the Grand President. He will be remembered for his Brothers Luke Wagbara, Anthony preaching of peace and unity and in- Mgbomo and Donatus Enyindah First Biennial Convention of deed, working to unify a Diocese were re-elected Worthy President, Port Harcourt Grand that had its fair share of crises. Recording Corresponding Secretary Commandery He also headed as a cardinal ob- and Commander in Our Lady of Port Harcourt Grand Com- jective the establishment of health Lourdes Commandery #558, Elele. mandery held its premier Conven- facilities to cater for the sick and There was also a change of guards tion at the NYSC Camp in Kaiama needy. in All Saints Commandery #633, from December 17 to December 18, An astute advocate for the return Oyigbo. Bro Damian Okorie is now 2015. Its theme: of schools to the missionaries, he the Worthy President, and Bro was one of the First Bishops to in- Donatus Obiagazie the Recording Expansion and Consolidation of KSJI in the Niger Delta troduce burying the dead within Corresponding Secretary. Methodius two weeks to reduce the costs on C. Ahamefule is the new Com- The Convention was blessed by families. the Bishop of Bomadi Vicariate, mander. Bishop Alexius Obabu Makozi as In Our Lady of Lourdes Most Rev. Dr. Hyacinth Egbebo who one of the earliest indigenous presided over the opening Mass. A Commandery #634, Creek Road, Bishop’s Justified the desire of the the new Worthy President is Bro lecture on the theme of the Conven- Church at the time to have indigene tion was delivered by Prof Mrs. Collyns Owhonda. Bro Jude Chima run the affairs of the Church in Ni- was re-elected as the Recording / Ejele and was well received by the geria. participants. Corresponding Secretary. He was a success in his chosen vo- In far-away Bonny, St Raphael’s Investiture into the marching cation and was a very friendly with and full dress uniforms was also Commandery #713, Bro Joseph Knights of St John International. Eyarefe is the new Worthy Presi- conducted by the Grand President. dent while Brother Tombari Baa is Grand Commandery elections Col Dan Onuoha the new Recording Corresponding were the high point of the Conven- Grand Secretary Secretary. tion. As expected, Bro George All the officers of Mater Misericordiae Commandery #800 were returned unopposed in an elec- Local Commanderies, Grand Commanderies, Districts, and Regiments, tion supervised by the Grand send your articles to be printed in the Knight of St. John Journal to: Deputy Organizer, Noble Bro [email protected] Gabriel Kadiri. Noble Bro Godwin Hope Worlu retained the office of or mail to: Articles need to be submitted the Worthy President while Bro BRIG. GEN. JAMES SCHAFHAUSEN BEFORE the copy deadline: Harry Oruma is the Recording Cor- Under Secretary / Journal March Issue: by February 1st responding Secretary. Assistant Editor June Issue: by May 1st Our University of Port Harcourt 4224 GREEN COOK RD. September Issue: by August 1st Campus Commandery, Annuncia- WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43082-9706 December Issue: by November 1st 16 R MARCH, 2016 Buffalo Grand Commandery Buffalo Grand Commandery: Grand President’s Comments - Brig. Gen. James J. Setlok The Buffalo area has survived an- other winter blast from “old man win- ter”, with few exceptions. I hope and pray our Brothers and Sisters in the United States and Canada were safe from the devastating snow storms that have created life threatening havoc along the east coast this season. Congratulations to our own Lt. Gen. Terrance McCann. He was invested into the Papal Order of the Holy Sepulcher by His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Grand Prior of the Order, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, in New York City Supreme 1st Vice President Lt. Gen. Thomas DeLuca and Buffalo on October 31, 2015. This was truly an Grand President Brig. Gen. James Setlock commissioning Col. honor bestowed on him for all he has Peter Ozemoyah at Commandery 710 anniversary Celebration. done for the Church and our Order. From our last article you all are In addition, Grand Officer Col. Ri- Buffalo Regiment: aware of the membership committee chard Braun and I comprised the first Regimental Comments: formed by the Buffalo Grand to aid all committee, Col. Dennis Potozniak and Lt. Col. Allen Hammer of our Commanderies. They will have Capt. Michael Stiglmeier comprised By now you more than likely heard their first meeting to establish the di- the second committee. Members of the that I have assumed the duties of regi- rection for this committee. All mem- various Commanderies are now given mental commander from Col. Dennis bers in attendance will be asked to give the opportunity to see the actual in- Potozniak. The reason why I assumed their advice to aid and implement stallation of their own members being the commanders duties was to try to membership within our Commanderies installed. This has been well received maintain a continuity of leadership in as well as Parishes that do not have a by all Brother Knights. the regiment. Over the years as Vice Commandery. I wish to thank Col. Wil- Convention 2016 updates: Conven- Commander I have worked with Col. liam Pocobello and Capt. Joseph Miller tion Committees have been formed to Potozniak and observed his leadership for all their fine efforts moving forward aid the 2016 Convention. There have qualities and only hope I can maintain to increase membership. Future ar- been a few bumps in the road but we the same quality. ticles will contain committee progress. have been diligently working to resolve What I am asking from each mem- As stated last year, two committees them. Several meetings have been ber is simply your support over the next were formed to install new Civil and planned in the up-coming months to two years. What I would like to see is Military Officers for each Commandery ensure a successful Convention. everyone making a special effort to of the Buffalo Grand. The installations May God, Bless all my Brother make the turnouts and wakes which is take place after the December meet- Knights, keep them in good health and required by as knights. ings, where elections for Commandery free from all harm. Finally, I look forward to the next Civil and Military Officers are held. God Bless America and Canada. two years and thank you for all you sup- port. IN MEMORIAM The following Brother Knight has passed away since our last JOURNAL article: Sgt. Joseph Ball Commanery #204. May the soul and the souls of all de- parted Brother Knights through God’s Mercy and Compassion rest in peace. Brothers, when contacted please turn out for Wakes & Fu- nerals. Col. William Pocobello, Buffalo Grand Secretary

Col. Peter Ozemoyah receiving his Colonel shoulder knots from Please visit our present web site Col. William Pocobello, Buffalo Grand Secretary. at: www.ksjibuffreg.com/

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 17 Abuja Grand Commandery Summer Retreat and Workshop of a chapel, plus a cash donation of conducted on Saturday 12th Decem- Commandery #595 Kubwa orga- N1m., Sir Jerome Nwokeji to design ber 2015. The election saw the exit nized a summer retreat programme the center at no cost. (cash value of of Brig. Gen. N NN Jude Nwanesi for Cadets and Juniors. The activi- about N60,000,000.), Sir Patrick who has served out his tenure as ties were well planned and well at- Ikwueto to pay for the construction Grand President. A new Grand tended. The Cadets and Juniors had of a chapel, Sir and Lady Chris President, Brig. Gen. Jerome a wonderful time and learned a lot. Ohadiugha N1m cheque, Senator Nwokeji was elected and installed. District 1 organized a follow-up Osita Izunaso N500,000, Senator The new Abuja Grand President workshop to the Supreme Subordi- Akume N500,000, Sir Dan Brig. Gen. Jerome Nwokeji installed nate Convention workshop of Enugu Okekenta and Sr Viola Onwuliri elected officers of Commanderies in August 2015 and the workshop N250,000 each, representatives of #696 Cathedral Of The Twelve was well attended. Sen. Izunaso and SenAkume Apostles, Central Area District, N100,000 each, Abuja Grand Presi- #595 Christ The King parish Visit to Commanderies. dent Sir NNN Nwanesi N100,000 Kubwa, #805 St. John Of The Cross Abuja Grand Commandery con- and others whose donations ranged Mararaba and St. Mary’s Karu. ducted visits to four Com- from N50,000 and below. On Saturday 23rd January 2016, manderies; two commanderies in Joint Supreme Subordinate the Grand President installed August (Commandery #595 CKC Commandery and LAUX elected officers of Regiments 1 and Kubwa and #678 St. Mary,Karu) Convention 2. Also installed were elected offic- and two in September 2015 (#653 ers of Districts, 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. Holy Rosary Wuse and #648 St. Abuja Grand attended the 2015 Priestly Ordination Agnes Wuye). In addition to the Joint Supreme Subordinate Com- above the Grand president and his mandery and LAUX Convention at Members of Abuja Grand team mustered two Commanderies DRACC Enugu where elections were Commandery and LAUX led by the on Saturday 21st of November, 2015 conducted. Most of the officers were Grand President Brig General namely;Commandery #738 St John re-elected for another two years. Jerome Nwokeji attended the ordi- the Baptist Mpape and Com- Supreme Subordinate Award nation of 9 Priests of Abuja Arch Diocese at Our Lady Queen Of Ni- mandery #696 Cathedral of the Abuja Grand Commandery par- geria Pro Cathedral Garki Abuja. Twelve Apostles. ticipated in Supreme Subordinate Charity Visits Award meeting where 31 of our Activity membership of Brothers Commanderies #696 Cathedral brothers were honoured with Noble of the Twelve Apostles, #595 CKC Degree Award in DRACC Emene- It is worthy of note that our th Kubwa, #671 St. KizitoKuje and Enugu on October 29 2015. Also brothers are playing more active #678 St. Mary Karu made charity 29 of our brothers were elevated to roles in their respective parishes. visits at different times and differ- the fourth degree of the order on For instance a good number of them th th ent places. November 4 to 7 in Owerri Imo were Chairmen of Harvest and Ba- state. zaar Committee in their respective Launching for the Center of th Parishes Excellence 60 Birthday Celebration and Priestly Anniversary Fallen Brother Launching for the Center of Ex- cellence was held in Abuja on the Abuja Grand Commandery par- We regret to announce the death 23rd of September 2015. It was a ticipated actively during the 60th of the first Supreme Subordinate huge success with high attendance birthday celebration and 32nd President KSJI Nigeria, Major despite the heavy downpour and priestly anniversary of Very Rev. Fr. Ignatius Nomwange of Commandery Salah holidays that took a lot of the Ralph Madu in Abuja on Saturday #472, Garki, Abuja. We also regret invited guests out of Abuja. The December 12, 2015 at Catholic to announce the death of our Grand Supreme Subordinate President Secretariat,Durumi Abuja. The oc- Guard Sir Cyprian Abanobi of Maj. General Anslem Okafor and the casion was preceded by a book Commandery #653 Holy Rosary th Supreme Subordinate Auxiliary launch on Friday the 11 of Decem- Wuse who died on 18/8/15. He was President Noble Sister Viola ber, 2015 at Regina Pacis Girls Sec- buried in Uga, Anambra State on Onwuliri were in attendance. ondary School Garki Abuja. the 23rd of October 2015. It should Highlights of the launch included Joint Abuja Grand be recalled that Abuja Grand motivational talk by the represen- Commandery and LAUX 2015 Commandery lost about 14 Broth- tative of the chairman of the day Convention ers and Sisters within the year 2015. May their souls rest in peace Senator Osita Izunaso, Honorable Joint Abuja Grand Commandery Mathew Omegara who spoke of his and LAUX 2015 convention was Respectfully Submitted by humble beginning. The big donors held from Thursday 10th December Col. Anselm O. Onyemekwu included Sir Obiora Okonkwo who 2015 to Sunday 13th December Abuja Grand Secretary pledged to pay for the construction 2015. Abuja Grand elections were 18 R MARCH, 2016 Benin Grand Commandery Benin Grand Gets New 1st Grand Trustee; Sir L. against unknightly behaviours and President Akhimiemona, 3rd Grand Trustee called for positive values of frater- A new leadership has emerged in and Sir E. N Enuji, 4th Grand nity which should be elevated rather the Knights of St John Interna- Trustee, among other officers on the than gross indiscipline. tional, Benin Grand Commandery. new team. Brig. Gen. Ihenyen while presid- He is Brig. Gen (Dr.) Chief Anthony Starting on a very decisive and ing over the GBOT at Fugar in Ihenyen. He took over from Noble purpose driven leadership, the Etsako Central, Local government Knight, Brig. Gen. J. O Ojobu, im- Grand President cleared the air as area of Edo State reemphasized his mediate past Grand President. to his intentions and how he wants quest for reconciliation and the vir- The Grand Board election which to provide an enduring legacy so tues of fraternity. Again he is set to set the ball rolling for the change that the Benin Grand will be re- preside over the 4th Quarter GBOT of leadership was held at Obi-Agbor stored to its pride of place. to be hosted by Commandery 729 on the 30th of April, 2015 in a keen Speaking at the Grand Board and LAUX, Warri from 11th-13th contest which saw Brig. Gen. Election and Inauguration Thanks- December, 2015. Ihenyen emerging as the favourite giving at the St Paul Catholic Meanwhile: to lead the Benin Grand in the next Church, Airport road Benin City on 22 August, 2015, Brig. Gen. The knights of St. John Interna- two years. The new Grand President tional has held its 19th Grand Board did not waste time to begin pilot- Ihenyen assured that he would up- hold the KSJI constitution in all of Trustee (GBOT) meeting in ing the affairs of the body with the Effurun, Delta State. installation of new officers held at activities of the Order. According to him the era of arbitrary imposition At the meeting, with the Theme the St. Patrick’s Commandery, 494 “In All your Ways Submit to Him Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Govern- of “Self” above established norms and context of the constitution was And He will Make Your Path ment Area of Edo State, Benin City. Straight,” the Grand President of Among other officers are Sir C. gone for good. In his agenda setting programme Benin Grand Commandery, Noble U. Omambala, 1st Vice Grand Presi- Brig.Gen. (Dr.) Chief Anthony A. dent; Sir B. S. Adogamhe, 2nd Vice he also outlined Spirituality, Dis- cipline, Fraternity, and Reconcilia- Ihenyen (JP) advised fellow knights Grand President; Col D.A. D. to avoid being judgmental, conde- Igboin, Grand Secretary; Sir B. tion as key areas where his admin- istration would focus on. While em- scending and exhibiting patroniz- Omokhodion Grand Judge Advo- ing attitudes, arrogance, pride and cate; Sir J. Mokobia, Grand Trea- phasizing unity of the Order Brig. Gen. Ihenyen, urged all brothers superiority complex as such vices surer; CAPT M. O Bobolo, Grand suffocate love, dehumanize and Financial Secretary; Sir Chris and sisters to eschew all forms of antics and intrigues that lead to break down communion with God Ahweyevu, Grand Sgt-At-Arms, Col. and neighbour. Dr. Effi I. Usen, Grand Inspector- disunity but to remain united un- der one fold. He urged them to submit them- General. selves to God, should be loving, Others include Sir C. Ijeghede as The Grand President since as- sumption of office has presided over merciful, emphatic and forgiving. Deputy Grand Secretary, Sir Dr. According to him, he is confident M. O. Imologomhe, Grand Surgeon; two GBOTS. His first official en- gagement was at the 17th GBOT that with abundant Noble knights Sir Lawrence Ohiowele, Grand Pro- in its midst, the emphasis now tocol Officer; Sir.J. A. Imhanwa, held at Ovwian/Aladja, Warri , Delta State. At the GBOT he warned should be how to enhance growth and development. “The sublime example of Christ himself, who died for love and com- mended that we must love one an- other as he has loved us, points the can then be cashed in for your bal- (Supreme Secretary from page 4) way for us. Such total love of God lots at the Convention. There is no and neighbour is the cost of dis- Grand President or his First Vice changing of names of individuals. President can cast one vote (not cipleship and gives meaning to our These should have been the indi- lives,” Brig. Gen. Ihenyen said. both, only one). The Grand Secre- viduals that were elected to this tary has one vote. There are no At the meeting there were 46 responsibility and only they are candidates who were invested with others. your valid delegates. These are the rules and they can Full- dress, 42 Exemplification can- With your cooperation the Con- didates and 20 Aspirants. However, be found on Page 9, Chapter 1, Su- vention Credentials Committee preme Convention, Section 4. It is the Ladies Auxiliary show-cased 22 will have smooth going and every- Aspirants and 26 candidates for In- when an individual, Local, District one should receive their ballots in vestiture. or Grand Commandery attempt to a swift, organized manner. flout these rules that we have the trouble that is created. Thank you in advance, Your faithfully, Once this report is received, cre- Tom Zdanowicz Bro Solomon Imohiosen, Esq, dentials will then be sent out which Supreme Secretary Grand PRO, Benin Grand Commandery.

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 19 Owerri Grand Commandery Owerri 2015 Grand Convention The 11th and 10th Owerri Grand Convention Biennial was held at Grand hall, 3rd – 6th Dec, 2015. Theme: “You shall be my wit- nesses.” The mandate of officers elected in Dec; 2013 was renewed for the 2nd and last term of two years by unanimous vote. The officers are as follows: Grand President: Brig. Gen. Ezekiel Ihionu, Grand 1st Vice President: Col. Festus Chukwu, Grand 2nd Vice President: Col. An- thony Enukeme, Grand Secretary: Col. Theodore Nwachukwu, Grand financial Secretary: Lt. Donatus Onyenanu, Grand Treasurer: Maj. and ladies during the holiday 422 and Laux 350, their cadets and Vincent Agu, Grand Judge Advo- programme organized for them juniors joined worthy President cate: Lt. Col. Paul Onumajuru, which included catholic prayers and Noble Bro. Peter Opara and Re- Grand 1st Trustee:- Col. B.L.C. catechism, rosary procession, songs spected President Noble Sis. Okoro, Grand 2nd Trustee: Maj. and bible quiz. Anthonia Anyanwu in an offertory Cosmos Alugbuo, Grand 3rd With the wheel of cadets and jun- procession. Trustee: Maj. Leo Ozurumba, Grand iors activity in progress, 2016 prom- Commandery 534 4th Trustee: Lt. Martin Agala, ises a lot of expectations in that sec- #534 Umungasi Aba installs of- Grand 5th Trustee: Bro. Chris tor. ficers, Saturday 16th January, 2016 Ihejiako, Grand Sgt. at arms: Bro. The two arms respectively in a well attended regular meeting Peter Opara, Grand Messenger; thanked Grand President, Brig. at their KSJI hall after their elec- Capt. J.M. Alozie, Grand Guard: Gen. E.A. Ihionu and Grand Re- tion in Dec, 2015. Capt. Mike Okereke. spected Noble Sis. Lizzy Shiweobi The officers installed are: Spiri- The 2015 convention featured for their resilience in seeing cadets tual Adviser Rev. Fr. Paul Chimaobi, bumper activities including a route and juniors activities alive in the Worthy President: Maj. Chris march around Owerri metropolis. Grand. Mmoh, 1st vice: Bro Emeka Owerri Grand Cadets and Commandery 422 & LAUX 350 Agwulonu, 2nd vice: Bro. Thadeus Juniors Holy Cross Commandery #422 Agbasi, Rec/Cor. Secretary: Bro. Last quarter of 2015 brought to and Laux 350 commemorated be- Paul Mbakwe, Financial Secretary: life activities of Owerri Grand Ca- heading of St. John the Baptist with Mike Onebunne, Treasurer: Bro. dets and juniors to the fore at all a drama. Law Madubuobi, 1st Trustee: Bro. the levels of KSJI: Commandery, Activities of the commemoration Marcellus Onyeiwu, 2nd Trustee: District and Grand as holiday began Wednesday 26 August 2015 Bro. Tobias Azudiegwu, 3rd Trustee: programmes were organised for with a three day retreat at their Bro. Arthur Nwagu, 4th Trustee: them across the Grand. commandery hall. Bro. Innocent Umechukwu. Owerri Grand cadets and juniors The feast was climaxed with a Noble Bros. B.L.C. Okoro and Vin. organizers Col. Charles Okafor and drama display by laux 350 on the Aguh are Grand officers who con- Sis. Rosemary Nwagwu worked in birth, times, mission and death of ducted the installation. tandem to bring out talents from St. John the Baptist. Worthy president Maj. Chris our tomorrow’s would be knights In an outing Mass, Commandery Mmoh promised a one house, one family and one commandery. Three brothers: Myke Enemuo, Edy Olisa and Cy Kanu received distinguished awards for their out- standing donations of their 3 Ts to the commandery.

Lt. Vincent Azubuike Under Secretary Owerri Grand 20 R MARCH, 2016 New York Grand Commandery New York Grand News: The 2016 New York Grand Del- egates Meeting will be held in Utica, NY, the weekend of May 7th, and is being hosted by Commandery #41. Informational letters will be sent out; and the information will also be available on the Grand’s Web site at frontiernet.net/~nygrand. From Rochester: The following Knights are ill or recovering from surgery, Al Keidel, and Kenneth Scholl. Please keep them and all our Brother Knights Most Rev. Bernard Hebda (middle) with the Knights and LAUX and Ladies who are ill or recovering ŠOmigie Fidelis: Alternate Grand made alternating presentations and from surgery, and all those ailing at Delegate sang in their native languages. home, in hospitals and in nursing ŠNwuzor Jude: Trustee Knights of Commandery 680 and La- homes in your prayers. ŠOgoke Patric: Trustee dies Auxiliary 592 KSJI and St. Peter ŠNjoku Marcelus was appointed Ca- Claver of Newark specially graced the Publicity Chairman det Organizer by the Worthy Presi- occasion. They mounted guard of Brig. Gen. George Hoffman Jr. dent 1st Lt. Emeh Augustine. honor which added color to the occa- Commandery 676 Trenton sion. General intercessory prayers From District 4, KSJI were said in multi-languages begin- Commandery 676 Trenton, had The Fourth Quarterly Delegates ning with Igbo (Nigeria), Polish, Ta- meeting of District Four of the New there elections during their Decem- galog, Creole (Haiti), Portuguese, Bra- ber 2015 regular business meeting York Grand Commandery was hosted zilian, Spanish, Korean, French by Commandery 626, on Saturday, and the following officers were (Togo), Liberia, Tamil, Croatian, Viet- elected: December 26, 2015, at the Pope Clem- namese, and English. ent Church, Ozone Park, NY. ŠPresident: Maj. Alexander Jaeploe Š1st. Vice President: Oliver Nnadi Cadet News: In compliance with the Supreme Headquarters Inspection Order No. Š 2nd Vice President: Adewale The New York Grand Cadets Orga- Gbogboade nizer, Capt. Titus Brown Osuagwu, has 1 dated September 1, 2015, inspec- tions and muster of all the ŠCorresponding & Recording Secre- conducted preliminary meeting with tary: Philip Nnajiofor the Cadets Organizers of the various Commanderies of District 4 were car- ried out. Detailed reports of the in- ŠFinancial Secretary: Michael Days Commanderies with a view to con- ŠTreasurer: Col. Bruce Stowers ducting seminars and workshops for spections have accordingly been for- warded to the Supreme Inspector ŠCommander: 1st Lt. Dave Wilson the Cadets in 2016/17. Its theme will Trustees: be “Equipping the Young Mind for General. ŠFrancis Doe Excellence in the Noble Order of Commandery 626 Election ŠMaj. Patrick Mombo KSJI”. Further announcements Commandery No. 626 had its elec- ŠMaurice Mbata would be made as soon as the time tions according to their by-laws dur- Congratulations and best wishes to table is ready. ing their regular business meeting on the newly elected officers. We wish Upcoming Events December 12, 2015. They were sworn them good tenure in the years ahead. 1. District 4 Delegates Meeting, in during the District 4 meeting held Feast of Christ the King in Queens, NY, on Saturday, Decem- Comdry 676 Trenton, March 2016 . Celeberated with a Bang in 2. New York Grand Delegates & ber 26, 2015. The election produced Newark the following leaders: Officers Meeting: Saturday, May 7, On Sunday November 22, 2015, 2016. Venue: Commandery #41’s ŠSimon O. Oparah: Commander ŠKenneth Uchendu: 1st Vice Com- more than 700 worshipers gathered Club House, Utica, NY. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sa- 3. Feast of Knight of St. John: June mander ŠHyginus Anyaegbu: 2nd Vice Com- cred Heart, Newark NJ for the cel- 24, 2016 ebration of Feast of Christ the King. 4. Supreme Convention: July 2016 mander Š2nd Lt. Ejiogu Emmanuel: 2nd Vice The Solemn Nuptial Mass was cel- - Millennium Hotel, 240 Walden Ave, ebrated by The Most Reverend Ber- Buffalo NY 14225. President ŠChinedu A. Akaolisa: Supreme Del- nard A. Hebda, Coadjutor Archbishop of Newark Diocese. The Spiritual Di- Fraternally submitted: egate ŠCharles Odoemena: Alternate Su- rector, Monsignor Col. Anselm Capt.Titus Brown Osuagwu Nwaorgu, participated in this august Media and Information Officer preme Delegate ŠMarthin Ukeje: Grand Delegate ceremony. Choirs representing the District 4, New York Grand diverse cultures of the Archdiocese

http://KSJI.org MARCH, 2016 R 21 Awka Grand Commandery It is another New Year, a year of Mercy for the Church. It is truly an- other New Year, a year of action for the Order. It is a year that we all will con- verge for our Convention, a Convention that will be full of expectations for all. For Awka Grand Commandery, this New Year will be – borrowing the words of the Holy Saint – a year when all members of the Grand Commandery will need to work hard to make God dearer to the people, to make Heaven closer to the people and the bible clearer to the people. This intention was made known to members by the Grand President BGen. G.N. Muotolu during his Awka Grand Commandery post Convention message. He insisted on members emulating the founding Fathers of the Order by adhering to elons coming together for a Two-Day Awka Grand Commandery and Offic- their principles and tenets. In his New Retreat at the Pastoral and Retreat ers Charter Plaque by the Bishop, the Year message he admonished all to con- Centre of the Diocese. The Retreat military parade by Commanderies and tinue to build on the achievements re- which was moderated by the Grand Laux just to mention but a few. The corded in the final quarter of last year. Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Tony Ezeoke climax of the Convention was the elec- Actually, the final quarter of last had as its theme: “Officers of the Lord tion and installation of Grand Officers year was very revealing and rewarding of Lords and King of Kings”. The Re- which saw the return of all Grand Of- to the Grand Commandery. According treat Director reminded all officers ficers for the second time in office. to the Grand Secretary Col. Peter C. that their elections and appointments All was not too glowing for the Egwui in his report to the 2015 Awka were a call to serve the King of Kings as Grand Commandery as it lost some of Grand Convention, the last quarter was Officers in His Kingdom. He rhetori- its members especially the District 31 revealing because it was a period when cally asked all officers present if they Commander, Major Robert C. members discovered the benefit of be- were aware of this fact and the conse- Onyebuchi, who was called by his maker coming a Grand Commandery and re- quences that follow. He cited as ex- within this quarter. His death was a warding because following this discov- amples the calling of Abraham, Moses, shock to the District as they were pre- ery, the Grand Commandery recorded Samuel and Paul and admonished all paring for their District Muster and over 90% achievement level in all its to always use their positions to bring Inspection within the period. The activities. Some of these activities may people closer to the Kingdom of God Grand Commandery has reviewed up be out lined briefly as follows: through their words, actions and its Death Benefit beginning from this The Grand Commandery played a prayers. The Regiment also had its year and the Grand BoT members have host to the Members and Officers of Annual Memorial Mass with a approved the work plan matrix of the the Supreme Subordinate Com- concelebrated Song Mass led by His Grand for the year 2016. It is our prayer mandery Board of Trustees. Before the Lordship the Diocesan Bishop of Awka. therefore that the desire of the Grand SSC BoT meeting commenced, the SSC The end of the year 2015 equally to achieve 100% level of success will be Presidents, Knights and Laux, were witnessed the increase and strength- met as it prepares seriously to partici- ushered into the Awka Grand Hall pre- ening of members through initiation pate in the coming Supreme Conven- mises by a military band led by the of new brothers and exemplification tion. Colour Parties, Grand Presidents and and investiture of older brothers. The As we thank the Supreme President, Secretaries Knights and Laux. The vis- initiation ceremony which took place Secretary and Inspector General for iting SSC Presidents took salute from between 30th of Oct and 1st of Nov. 2015 their Christmas and New Year mes- the Guard of Honour mounted for them brought into the Grand Commandery sages, we wish to express same to all before being entertained by the Awka 21 new members while 38 older mem- members of our noble and exalted Or- Grand Military Squad in a special bers were exemplified and invested. der. We also appreciate the efforts of Sword Manual Display. The welcome The Grand Convention which was the KSJI News Journal Committee and ceremony got to its peak with the plant- held in the first week of December fea- wish you all God’s Blessing as you work ing of two trees –tagged Faith and Char- tured many programmes such as candle to inform members of the Order. ity Trees – within the premises of the light ceremony during the Grand Me- Awka Grand by the SSC Presidents morial Mass officiated by the Diocesan Col. Peter C. Egwui Knights and Laux. Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Awka Grand Secretary The last quarter of last year also Ezeokafor and assisted by some Spiri- witnessed the officers of the Grand tual Advisers, the commissioning of the Commandery and of the various ech- 22 R MARCH, 2016

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(Supreme President from page 4) direct them to the chair of that com- mittee, Lt. Gen. Thomas DeLuca. In Memoriam There are also a number of other Commandery: proposals, also published in this is- 40 Rochester, NY George Schum sue submitted by other groups. 41 Utica, NY John F. Kennedy Please read them carefully and have 59 Reading, OH John Kutcher full discussions on them at your 64 Lome, Togo Vincent Plakoo commandery, District and Grand 97 Columbus, OH Bart E. Mahoney Commandery meetings. Have your 98 Columbus, OH Robert E. Heider delegates fully prepared to be en- 100 Schenectady, NY Raymond Gaylord gaged at the convention prior to vot- 100 Schenectady, NY Thomas Meaney ing on these proposed constitutional 103 Louisville, KY Robert McDermott changes. 204 Depew, NY Joseph Ball Upcoming, in April, is the annual 227 Milhousen, IN Harold Huff National Bowling Tournament, this 227 Milhousen, IN Ralph Moorman year to be held in Buffalo, NY. All 227 Milhousen, IN Arthur Ortman prior year team captains should have 345 Haubstadt, IN Kenneth Meny received an entry form with instruc- 351 Accra, Ghana Edward Clouch tions. We would like to see a mas- 351 Accra, Ghana Stan Kwame Kplomedo sive turnout! Remember the say- 357 Cape Coast, Ghana James Edward Duker ing, “The More, The Merrier”! 387 Orchard Park, NY Rev. Theodore Rog On the heels of the bowling tour- 403 Koforidua, Ghana Michael Atiemo nament is the International Conven- 408 Springville, NY Thomas Rumfola tion, also being held in Buffalo, NY. 417 Navrongo, Ghana Ben Rogers Bagnabu (Please see the information in this 437 Axim, Ghana Joseph K. Arthur issue also.) The attendance at the 437 Axim, Ghana EnockCudjoe past couple of conventions has been 437 Axim, Ghana Sylvester Andoh Mensah growing and growing. It is now at a 445 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Richard Esomonu Aka point where the ladies’ convention 445 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Francis EbomOkoiye will be in one hotel (Adam’s Mark – 445 Aba, Abia,Nigeria Edward Nkwo downtown Buffalo) and the Knights 469 Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria Paul N. Chukwuezi convention is at another (The Mil- 509 Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria Raymond Ekwenem lennium). There will be joint activi- 509 Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria James Ezemenakaya ties, some at the Adam’s Mark and 509 Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria Martin Nnabuife some at the Millennium, but with 509 Ekwulobia, Anambra, Nigeria Simon Onukwo so many attendees, one hotel could 545 Enugu-Ukwu, Anambra, Nigeria Richard O.C. Okafor not handle both the men and 545 Enugu-Ukwu, Anambra, Nigeria Fidelis Okekearu women. Please contact Brig. Gen. 548 Umunzie, Anambra, Nigeria Gilbert Orji Jim Setlock for more information 548 Umunzie, Anambra, Nigeria Peter Azord and this issue for the registration 548 Umunzie, Anambra, Nigeria Linus Nwankwo forms needed for the convention. 548 Umunzie, Anambra, Nigeria Robert Onyebuch Before I sign off, I would ask you 559 Uli, Imo, Nigeria Nicholas C. Odimmega to pray for all of our deceased broth- 593 High Level Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria Clement Orum ers and sisters. May the Lord grant 633 Oyigbo, Rivers, Nigeria Emmanuel UgwumbaMbah them eternal rest and may His face 634 Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria Gregory ChimaAnyanwu shine upon them this day! Finally, 677 Bolgatanga, Ghana Albano Mongkumah we need to continue to pray for the 747 New Plaku, Ghana Stephen Kwesi Arthur end of the senseless violence being 767 Kade, Ghana George Ofori perpetrated on our fellow men and 826 Asankragwa, Ghana John H. Yankey women by terrorists throughout the (December 2015 to March 2016) world. I continually pray that they have a conversion to the light of Christ and cease the evil that they have been committing. Until next issue, have a good and Make Your Convention penitential Lenten season.

Fraternally in Christ, Reservations General Dale Gossiaux, Supreme President Knights of St. John International NOW!

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