THE ROYAL BROTHERHOOD OF SAINT MICHAEL - ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES
The Royal Brotherhood of Saint Michael - Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA and the American Association of Knights and Dames of the Royal House of Portugal (USA) cordially invite you to attend XI AMS Investiture and Gala.
In attendance:
His Highness Infante D. Dinis de Bragança, Duke of PortoGrand Chancellor of the Royal Brotherhood and Order of Saint Michael the Archangel
Her Highness Infanta D. Maria Francisca de Bragança and His Grace Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins, Duke and Duchess of Coimbra Representatives of the Portuguese Royal House
Friday, 15 May 2026
5:00 p.m. Member's Welcome Reception The Racquet Club of Philadelphia Reading Room (adjacent to Lobby) 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
7:00 p.m. Sponsor's Reception The Philadelphia Club 1301 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
7:45 p.m. Sponsor's Dinner The Philadelphia Club 1301 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Saturday, 16 May 2026
10:30 a.m. Annual General Meeting The Racquet Club of Philadelphia Main Dining Room (adjacent to Lobby) 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
12:30 p.m. AMS Investiture The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia Lower Shrine (Church downstairs) 1166 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
1:30 p.m. AMS Investiture Mass The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia Upper Shrine (Main Church upstairs) 1166 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
6:00 p.m. Gala ReceptionThe Racquet Club of Philadelphia Racquet Club Lobby 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
7:00 p.m. Gala DinnerThe Racquet Club of Philadelphia Main Dining Room 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
10:00 p.m.
After Dinner GatheringThe Racquet Club of Philadelphia Match Point Cigar Lounge (Club Lower Level) 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Sunday, 17 May 2025 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Farewell Brunch The Racquet Club of Philadelphia 1889 Pub (Club Lower Level near Match Point Cigar Lounge) 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
DRESS CODE PROTOCOLS
Additional Information
Miniatures to be worn at all events. Neck Insignia and Grand Cross Sash may only be of the Portuguese Orders. Capes and Neck Insignia are to be worn during Mass. *Only Capes with the new and approved cape patch insignia may be worn. Only Members of the Chancellery are permitted to have Crowns on the Insignia.
Email Us
Info@RISMA-AMS.org
Address
5959 Fairview Woods DriveFairfax Station, Virginia 22039
The Royal Brotherhood of Saint Michael - AMS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
