On August 28, 2025, the 2025-2026 officers of all of the Assemblies in the First New Jersey District were formally installed by District Master James J. DeLuccia, assisted by District Marshal Kenneth Schmitt and Assistant Marshall Mario Lepage at “The New” LaNeve’s Restaurant.
Installed as officers of Pope John Paul II Assembly 3293 were Faithful Friar Fr. John Primich, Faithful Captain Michael Miciak, Faithful Comptroller Jay Bohn, Faithful Pilot William Murphy, and Faithful Trustee Herman Martin. Also in attendance was the new Color Corps Commander Jorge Sarabia.
Before placing the jewel of office around his neck, DeLuccia instructed each man on the core duties of his office. After extracting a promise of faithful service, DeLuccia declared the men duly installed and authorized to execute the duties of their respective offices until lawfully succeeded at the end of their terms.
In concluding remarks Schmitt recognized the continuing contributions of the color corps and called out Executive Assistant Marshal David Cordero, color line commander Joseph Bonafide, assistant commander Lawrence Bogar, and all the assistant marshals, battalion commanders, and color corps commanders.
There were also comments by State Secretary (and Former Master) Russell Petrocelli and State Deputy James Sweeney, who called upon the Knights to be “heralds of hope,” echoing the theme of the recent Supreme Convention and the video message of Pope Leo XIV.
The Pope’s message is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruY0lZ0ccqo.
