Florida-at-Large Region's Day of Reflection

Members of the Federal Association living in the Florida-at-Large Region welcomed President Ernie Bono, GCMOb, and Subpriory of Our Lady of Lourdes Board Member, Jerry Weedon, GCMOb to a Day of Reflection and Mass for Deceased Members on November 5^th. The Day began with happy reconnections among both long-time and newer members and the welcoming of two Applicants of the Class of 2028 and three Candidates of the Class of 2027.

This is the first gathering in Delray Beach at the beautiful Casa San Carlos Retreat Center. Morning Prayer, a powerful reflection by Rev. Timothy Cusick, STL, Mass offered for the Deceased Members of the Order, and a service project provided a spiritually rich experience.

Following lunch, President Bono opened the member meeting with his commitment to provide spiritual activities for the Members of Florida, many of whom drove more than an hour to attend. Jane Lanier, DM, Hospitaller of the Federal Association, attended the meeting virtually through Zoom.

Members taking the lead in the Diocese of Palm Beach, Diocese of Miami, Diocese of Venice, and the Diocese of Orlando were present. His Excellency, John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando, recently approved the establishment of a Federal Association Region in the Diocese of Orlando, led by Tim Laird, KM, MD. Members visiting or living in Florida should contact Hospitaller at Large, Laura McGarry, DM for invitations to upcoming gatherings closest to them.

Visit the Florida-at-Large Region webpage for contact information.

Pictured are President Bono, and Laura McGarry, Hospitaller at Large with Rev. Tim Cusick, STL, priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Vice Rector and Dean of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary.