Order of The Knights of Rizal 

Welcome to the Greater Jacksonville Chapter of the Order of the Knights of Rizal (KR). The KR is a cultural, non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-racial, international fraternal organization dedicated to honoring the ideals and teachings of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

The Order of the Knights of Rizal Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Inc is a registered non-profit organization that provides community service to the Filipino American community of the greater Jacksonville, FL area.

The 2011 Mrs. Philippines Pageant Coronation Ball

The Knights of Rizal along with the Ladies Auxiliary of Jacksonville would like to thank everyone for a wonderful evening at the Waling-Walng and Mrs. Philippines Pageant.  This fundraising event raised a tremendous amount of funds for the Filipino American Cultural Center project.  This would not have been possible without the hardwork and dedication of all the organizers, volunteers, pageant participants, sponsors, donors and all the attendees at the Waling Waling Ball.  Congratulations to Mrs. Virgie DeLeon for being crowned Mrs. Philippines 2011 and to all of the contestants who made this pageant and fundraiser a success..

Latest News

• December 30, 2011 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Blanding Blvd.  The Knights of Rizal will be hosting a Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Mass and Exaltation Ceremony.  All KR and Ladies are encouraged to attend in uniform the Exaltation Ceremony starting at 5:30 PM.  The memorial mass will begin at 7:00 PM with dinner to follow after the mass.  Guests are welcome to attend.
• Pictures from the 2011 Mrs. Philippines Pageant and Waling-Waling Gala Ball are available on the KR Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/korjax.
• Updated pictures from the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal and the Philippine Independence Day Celebrations and Flag Raising are now posted on our Facebook page.  Also check out the write up on our Events page.

Did you know...

• "Noli me tangere" is a Latin phrase meaning "Touch me not"

• The age Jose Rizal wrote his first poem was at age 8.  The title of the poem “ Sa Aking Mga Kabataan. 

• If you donate to the United Way through work, you can request that your contributions benefit the Order of Knights of Rizal of Greater Jacksonville..

Contact Us Today!

Interested in knowing more about upcoming community events or how to get involved with the KR?

Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

Email us at info@korjax.org or submit a request on our contact page.