Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan and Father Robert Hughes, diocesan Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, were among those present as laity and clergy from the Diocese of Camden were invested or promoted as Knights of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
The honors took place Oct. 14 at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, celebrated the liturgy with Bishop Sullivan and Bishop James A. Massa, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn and rector of Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers.
The investitures included the 2023 Knight Chaplain, Father Steven J. Bertonazzi, parochial vicar of the Church of the Incarnation, Mantua; Knight Deacons Michael J. Kubiak and John J. Luko Jr; and new members, Sirs Chuck H. Harkins, Chris C. Seher and Gregory M. Seher, and Dames Meryl E. Cerana, Margie A. Harkins and Carolyn Taylor.
The Promotions in Rank included Sir Robert Merkert, Knight Commander with Star; Dame Margaret C. Merkert, Dame Commander with Star, and Dame Marilyn L. Kirkland, Dame Commander.
The Papal Order traces its roots to the 11th century and the time of the first crusade. Today, the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre work to promote the practice of Christian life in absolute fidelity to the pope and the teachings of the Church; to sustain and assist the religious, spiritual, charitable and social works of the Church in the Holy Land; and to conserve and propagate the faith in the Holy Land and the rights of the Catholic Church there.
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