Volunteer Projects: Collaboration with Other Regions
Distribution of "Essential Prayers for Children" book created by the Oklahoma City Region, at a local Florida Catholic School.
Retreats
January 2026: Ave Maria University Retreat hosted by Tom Valenti, KM and Kathy Mezzalingua, DM.
Members Jim and Sharon Cirincione, with Laura McGarry at the Ave Maria University for the January 2026 Retreat.
Spiritual Activities
- Monthly Zoom Rosary on the Last Thursday of the Month
- Annual Winter Retreat on January 9-11, 2026. Striving for Sanctity as Members of SMOM and celebrating The Baptism of our Lord. Led by Rev. Richard Mullins
- Days of Reflection on January 22, 2026 at Ave Maria University
- Feast Days celebrated for Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick on February 11th.
Members meeting for lunch, hosted by Teresa Dyke, DM in Coral Gables for planning of events. Reflection provided by Rev. Adam Tokashiki, Chaplain of the University of Miami.
Leaders in Florida Cities
Tim Laird, KM
Diocese of Orlando, including Melbourne
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Laura McGarry, DM
Diocese of Palm Beach, North of Jupiter
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Tom Valenti, KM
Diocese of Palm Beach, South of Jupiter
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Bill Janis, KM
Diocese of St. Petersburg
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Anne Petera, DM
Diocese of Venice
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Jim Cirincione, KM and Sharon Cirincione, DM
Diocese of Venice, Bonita Springs
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Teresa Dyke, DM
Diocese of Miami
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About
Geographically located south of the Diocese of St. Augustine where Knights and Dames of the Federal Association spend many months of the year. Florida is growing with relocated Knights and Dames as well as new Candidates and volunteers. Multiple Knights and Dames serve as contact points throughout the state.
Monthly Rosary (Zoom)
Celebrated on the last Thursday of the month, at 7:00PM EST. Further details found below on the calendar.
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta
Federal Association, U.S.A.
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