Marian Assembly #1833 celebrated the silver anniversary of their charter on August 13, 2005 in Rensselaer, Indiana. The actual date on the charter is August 17, 1980. Sir Knight C. Robert Evans was chairman of the event. All activities took place at the K of C Hall. Mass was concelebrated by Bishop William L. Higi and Faithful Friar Rev. Philip Gilbert C.PP.S. at 4:00 p.m. Master Robert Lynch PSD held the installation of officers immediately following the Mass. Cocktails and a dinner buffet of roast pork, fried chicken and fish were enjoyed by all.
Officers for 2005-2006
Seated: Faithful Trustee Charles E. Mathew, Faithful Friar Rev. Philip F. Gilbert C.PP.S.,
Most Rev. William L. Higi, Indiana Master Robert M. Lynch PSD, Faithful Navigator Christopher Alter,
District Secretary Earl Riggin. Standing: Faithful Pilot C. Robert Evans, Faithful Inner Sentinel
Johnnie W. Mercer, Faithful Trustee Edward Pratt, Faithful Outer Sentinel Robert E. Shorter,
Faithful Trustee Charles L. Worden, Faithful Admiral Stephen J. Lane, Faithful Captain
Timothy R. Shide, Faithful Purser Harvey W. Wood, Faithful Scribe Richard L. Shide,
Faithful Comptroller Joseph A. Lane.
Moody Lights provided entertainment during the dessert portion of the meal.
Master of Ceremonies Harvey W. Wood provided a chronology of Marian Assembly's first 25 years.
Bishop Higi receives his plaque making him the Honorary Faithful Friar of Marian Assembly from
Faithful Navigator Christopher Alter as Master of Ceremonies C. Robert Evans looks on.
Faithful Navigator Christopher Alter receives a picture of Gibault
from James M. Sinclair, President/CEO of Gibualt, Inc.
Faithful Admiral Stephen Lane, Faithful Navigator Christopher Alter received the
Povincial To Be A Patriot Award for 2003-2004 from Master Robert M. Lynch PSD.
Faithful Friar Rev. Philip F. Gilbert C.PP.S. received a plaque as the honoree of the
anniversary celebration from Faithful Navigator Christopher Alter as Master of
Ceremonies Harvey W. Wood looks on.
