‘Project Light’ helps raise mental health awareness
A Preceptory in Co Armagh has helped shine a light on men’s health issues, offering hope, support and guidance to enable men to build resilience in the face of adversity. Grip Fast the Light RBP 54 in Markethill recently facilitated a highly successful men’s wellbeing initiative called “Project Light”. Although members of RBP 54 are... Read More
WATCH: Royal Black Institution NI Centennial Jewel
As part of the Sir Norman Stronge Memorial Project, the Royal Black Institution has commissioned a limited edition jewel to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Northern Ireland. To watch the launch, click on the Youtube link:
Royal Black Institution commemorates the centenary of Northern Ireland
As Northern Ireland celebrates 100 years, we give thanks to Almighty God for our position within the United Kingdom, which has guaranteed us our civil and religious freedoms, security, and prosperity. We have much to thank Almighty God for, and such thankfulness should call us all to follow the ways of God, thereby enabling the... Read More
Prince Philip ‘was an excellent example to us all’
It is with deep sorrow that the Royal Black Institution has learned of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of our beloved Queen. Prince Philip served our nation in the Second World War and more importantly as consort of Her Majesty, a position he served with great commitment and... Read More
Easter Greetings from the Sovereign Grand Master
We celebrate Easter each year and it comes to remind us of the love of a Perfect God for flawed mankind. Jesus Christ died on the cross, He was buried and on the third day He rose again to bring the hope of Eternal Life to the world. Do you truly believe the message of... Read More
Sir Knight Michael Thomas installed Provincial Grand Master of Ontario West
The Provincial Grand Black Chapter of Ontario West held its 144th Convocation on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom. Originally planned for March 2020, it had been rescheduled to October 2020. It was slated again to be in person on March 27, 2021 in Port Elgin but the situation made an alternative meeting necessary. A total... Read More
Grip Fast the Light RBP 54 presents laptops to Markethill High School
The negative impact Covid-19 has had on the education of young people has been well documented in recent weeks. Members of ‘Grip Fast the Light’ RBP 54, based in Markethill, were therefore delighted to present Markethill High School with nine laptops to be used by its students. With a large percentage of the Preceptory’s members... Read More
Why the Red Cross symbol is so important to Sir Knights
By Rev Nigel Reid Imperial Grand Chaplain It seems to me that we are living in a visual age. Symbols are important. The Covid-19 signage has symbols to help us follow important instructions. Young people express their feelings with the use of emojis – those little symbols in a text message, for example, which are... Read More
Royal Black Institution Day of Prayer 2021
The Royal Black Institution is holding a Day of Prayer on Saturday 13th March 2021. Members, friends and families have been called to take part in this special event. Praying in their own homes, members will: pray for the Nation pray for the Royal Black membership pray for those who have suffered loss of loved... Read More
Royal Black Institution Day of Prayer 2021
The Royal Black Institution is calling its members, friends and families to a Day of Prayer to be held on Saturday 13th March 2021. The following is the timetable for each Chapter for prayer to take place in member’s homes: – 9am-10am: County Antrim 10am-11am: County Armagh 11am-12pm: Belfast County 12pm-1pm: County Cavan... Read More