The ceremony will begin with Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Agnes Church, 216 E. Tremont St. in Hillsboro, with Bishop Thomas John Paprocki presiding and Father James Neuman concelebrating. A social hour will be held after Mass at the Hillsboro 4608 K. of C. banquet hall, 11198 Illinois Route 185, followed by the banquet at 6 p.m.

This year’s inductees will be: Jeff Boyer of Springfield, Council 364; Raymond Meyer of Dorsey, Bethalto Council 4688; Frank Jorn of Hillsboro, Council 4608; Ronald Reinhart of Quincy, Council 583; Robert Walker of Watson, Effingham Council 665; Robert P. Lammert of Edwardsville, Council 1143; Father August J. Sperl of Springfield, Virden Council 2321; and Msgr. John Ossola of Springfield, Chatham Council 4179.

Over 135 men have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1984.

Tickets for the event are $17.50 each and ticket orders should be sent to: K. of C. Council 4608, c/o Chairman Charles Peterson, 11198 Illinois Route 185, Taylor Springs, IL 62089.

The mission of the Springfield Diocese K. of C. Chapter is to support seminarians with prayers and financial help; promote the annual Hall of Fame induction of men of the order qualified by their exemplary efforts for church, councils, communities and family participation; meet the prescribed goals of the state and supreme councils.