State Deputy Day of Service

Worthy Brothers All:

State Deputy Lloyd J. Reinkensmeier's motto for Fraternal Year 2025-2026 is "EMPOWERING LIVES: SERVING FROM THE HEART". In conjunction with that motto, the State Deputy is offering Councils the opportunity to participate in the following "STATE DEPUTY DAYS OF SERVICE CONTEST".

1. DECEMBER 1, 2025 (Some flexibility. Contact Program Director to approve)

a. Each Council will select a service project for that day.

b. Councils submitting pictures and a completed Form 10784, DIRECTLY TO THE STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR, will be entered in a drawing for the Grand Knight and the Program Director of the Council for a State Polo shirt that will be embroidered on the left sleeve with Council # and "Best Day of Service Project - December 1, 2025".

c. Winners will be selected prior to the State Convention.

d. The State Polo shirts will be presented at the State Convention in Springfield, May 2026.

2. This contest will be repeated on April 12, 2026

All Councils in the Illinois Jurisdiction are encouraged to participate. EMPOWER THE LIVES of your Council members to give service, SERVING FROM THE HEART!

Contact Program Director Steve Zalas for more information.

Welcome Bishop Spies - New State Chaplain

It is with great Joy and Honor to present to you our new State Chaplain, Most Reverend Dennis E. Spies, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet Diocese.

Bishop Spies was installed with his jewel of office Friday, Sept. 26 at his office with the assistance of our Associate State Chaplain, Rev. Paul Gins.  He will join us at board meetings, organizational meetings, and conventions as his schedule permits.  Bishop Spies is looking forward to working with the Illinois Knights and will support us in expanding Faith based programs especially COR.

Born in , Clifton, Illinois, March 5, 1968. Ordained a priest June 1, 2002. Named Titular Bishop of Cenculiana and Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, Illinois; consecrated November 6, 2024.  He does come from a rural farming community in the southern part of Joliet Diocese and did attend SIUC in the mid-eighties majoring in agriculture studies.

Associate State Chaplain Rev. Paul Gins, Most Reverend Bishop Dennis Spies, and State Deputy Lloyd Reinkensmeier after installing Bishop Spies as State Chaplain for the Illinois Knights of Columbus.

Bowling Tournament 2026

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1. Resources from the Summer Meeting in Effingham can be found on the District Deputy Page

2. All Councils and Assemblies need to fill out the DIR 1 form.  This is the information that is automatically published to the State Directory on the FOR MEMBERS page.  Links to fill out the DIR 1 are on the Forms Page

From State Deputy

Dear Brother Knights,

As we move forward in our mission over the next several months, it is crucial to maintain our focus on the things that make your council successful as you empower and serve the parish and community of which you are a part of.  One of the components of being a STAR council is participating in the fraternal benefits event(FBE).  As you know, this sneaks up on most councils and then the panic rush sets in to complete.  With careful planning, you can avoid the panic by participating in the upcoming FBE being held on October 27th at 8pm ET.  Below is the link to register.  Let’s share this event to help our members maximize the benefits of their life insurance through the Knights of Columbus.  You owe it to your family to learn and decide what’s right for your family.

Thank you for all you do as a Knight and as a council.  Nothing is more inspiring than hearing the stories of how you and your council empower those looking to grow in faith and to serve those in need in your parish and community.  We are Pilgrims of Hope!  Keep up the great work and we look forward celebrating your accomplishments.

EMPOWERING LIVES, SERVING FROM THE HEART

Have a great week!

Employment Opportunities 

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