4th Degree Exemplification – January 17, 2026, Saturday -Update

Follow up report :

On January 17, 2026, a Fourth Degree Exemplification was successfully conducted at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, located at 555 Slocan Street. The event welcomed 69 candidates, including four priests who advanced to the Fourth Degree.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Exemplification Team, led by Historian Sir Knight Mark Pan, who also serves as one of my appointed District Marshals. The team was well organized under the leadership of Team Captain Sir Knight Edgardo Panes, PSD, who also served as Narrator.

Our Worthy State Deputy, Brother Edgar, served as Defender of the Faith; Sir Knight Andrew Costales as Registrar; and Sir Knight John Work as Expositor of the Constitution.

The visual and audio support was expertly handled by Sir Knight Calvin Michell and Sir Knight Gary Klose.

Before my installation as District Master, the ceremony was presided over by Vice Supreme Master Sir Knight Willis Winter, with Former District Master Sir Knight Henri Mercado acting as District Master at the beginning of the ceremony.

I am especially thankful for the outstanding support of the officers and members of Padre Pio Assembly 3987, who assisted with setting up and clearing tables and chairs, and who also served during the ceremony as Color Bearers and Color Guards.

My sincere appreciation also goes to First Lady Imelda and her team for preparing the food. Despite the challenges caused by a shortage of supplies, she and her team handled everything calmly and efficiently.

I would also like to recognize the Registration Team, composed of Sir Knight Lee Randall, my wife, and Sir Knight Ramel, for their dedicated service.

The event was further honoured by the presence of distinguished guests from the Supreme and State, including Sir Knight Dale Hofer, the new Assembly Coordinator, as well as the following dignitaries:

Sir Knight Michael Yeo, PSD

Sir Knight Koon Ming Lao, PSD

Sir Knight Christopher Chen, State Secretary

Sir Knight Ariel Estrada, State Advocate

Because of the collective efforts, dedication, and teamwork of everyone involved, the exemplification was completed successfully.

Ronnie F. Caballero FDD GK PFN
District Master
Simon Fraser Province District 20
BC/Yukon Jurisdiction
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