The Grand Priory’s responsibilities extend throughout the United States and Mexico. To administer this geographically diverse jurisdiction, the Grand Prior maintains a large staff of volunteers, overseeing the activities of eight subordinate sub jurisdictions. The Order of St. Lazarus is much more than a charitable organization; it is an active order of Christian chivalry which performs hospitaller activities throughout the world.
Hierarchies of Sub Jurisdictions within the Grand Priory of America
| Cadre | A nucleus of 3 to 14 members usually operating under a larger sub jurisdiction such as a commandery |
| Delegation | Typically 15 to 24 active members and operating as an independent sub jurisdiction within the Grand Priory |
| Lieutenancy | 25 to 49 active members |
| Commandery | 50 to 74 active members |
| Grand Commandery | 75 or more active members |
Grand Priory Sub Jurisdictions and Areas of Responsibility
Grand Commandery of the South
- New Orleans, LA
- AL, AR, IA, LA and MS
Commandery of the West
- Pasadena, CA
- AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MN, MO, MT, ND, OH, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA and WY
Commandery of the Southwest
- Houston, TX
- CO, KS, NE, NM, OK and TX
Commandery of the Southeast
- Atlanta, GA
- FL, GA, KY, SC,TN and Puerto Rico
Commandery of the Atlantic
- Washington D.C.
- CT, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VT, VA, DC, WI and WV
Imperial Calcasieu Delegation
- Lake Charles, LA
- Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis Parishes of Louisiana
Delegation of México
- Distrito Federal
- All of México and the Dominican Republic