Structure
Governance
Role of Chapter
The Commandery Chapter is chaired by the Knight Commander, who is supported by the Lieutenant and Commandery Secretary. The Commandery oversees the Order's business in Northern Ireland and makes sure their charitable foundations are continuing to fulfil the Order's missions.
Chapter is also attended by various other Office Holders: such examples include, but are not limited to; the Chaplains, Chief Volunteer, Director of Ceremonies and the Hospitaller.
The rest of the Chapter consists of any Order Member of the rank of Grade III or higher (i.e. Commander and above).
Current Office Holders
As at 24 June 2025Knight Commander
Lieutenant
Col Dr Norman Walker, OBE, KStJ, JP, DL
Chaplains
The Rev Canon Kevin Graham, MBE, DL & The Rev Heather Rendall
Hospitaller
The Rev Sean McClafferty, OStJ
Chief Volunteer
Mrs Carolyn Kyle, CStJ
Librarian
Mr Richard Doherty, OStJ
Director of Ceremonies
Mr Christopher McCorkell, MStJ
Treasurer
Mr Paul Archer, OStJ
Chairman SJA NI
Lt. Colonel J. P. Johnston, OStJ, UD
Secretary
Colonel Adrian Donaldson, MBE, CStJ, VR, DL
Knight Commander
Mr David McCorkell, KStJ
His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and Chairman of the NI Lord-Lieutenants
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