The Order of Saint Lazarus of Jeruselum

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The Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem

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CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE (and notice of Requiem for September 25th 2010)
Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:47

It is with deep regret that the Grand Council has to announce the death of its confrère, Chevalier William Robert Faragher, Knight of Grace.
 
Chevalier ‘Bill’ Faragher joined the Grand Priory of England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, as a Member (MLJ) 20th March 1996. He was promoted to Officer (OLJ) 21st March 1999, to Commander (CLJ) 1st August 2005, and Knighted (KLJ) 22nd September 2007.
 
Chevalier Bill Faragher was further honored by being awarded the Bronze Oak Leaf of Merit 24th April 1998; he was also made an Officer of Merit (OMLJ) 19th August 2004, and received his Service Cross (SCLJ) 26th September 2009.
 
During his 14 years of service Chevalier Bill Faragher held the Office of Assistant Marshal, Banner Bearer, Senior Banner Bearer, and was finally appointed ‘Flag Officer’ of the Grand Priory. Throughout his whole time in the Order he was considered a greatly valued member of the Ceremonial Team.
 
Our condolences and deepest sympathy go to his widow, Parvathy, and his family.
 
The funeral, which was held in Ruislip, brought together a number of members of theHospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. The Master-General, Frà John Baron Dudley von Sydow von Hoff and the Grand Treasurer, Dame Grand Cross Pauline Baroness von Sydow von Hoff were present, as was the Quartermaster-General, Frà Werner Sarb KCLJ CMLJ SCLJ; the Vice-Chancellor, Captain Richard Sheridan KLJ OMLJ RA; the Commander of Colchester, Confrère Karl Debenham CLJ; the Commander of Richmond, Consœur Bridget Whiting CLJ and Confrère Robert Linton MLJ.
 
Bill will be remembered for his great enthusiasm, reliability and support for the Order’s work, and he will be sadly missed by all the Confrères and Consœurs of the Grand Priory.
 
Chevalier William Faragher was called to Higher Service on the 21st June 2010.
 

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A Celebration of 15 years.

The 31st Investiture will be held on Saturday September 25th 2010 in the Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew’s at Smithfield, London. The service will include the Tenebrae Choir directed by Nigel Short, with the organ and trumpeters of the Priory Church.

Members of the public are most welcome to join us in our celebration and prayers. Contact the Secretary General to ensure a place.

Saint Lazarus Ladies Adidas Women's 5km Challenge September 5th 2010

If you want to join us on a (we promise!) fun day with 15,000 women of ages, please email us asking for a form. £15 will cover entry and a £5 donation to the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. The run finishes with a well earned lunch and glass of wine or two at a local restaurant.

 Saint Lazarus Charity Ball, London 

Continuing the celebration of 15 years of charitable work, the Order is holding a Charity Ball, with reels and a stupendous auction of promises on the November 11th in aid of the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. Email for details.