This is the Official Site of the American Association, U.S.A.
The Order of Malta is a worldwide, lay, religious order of the Roman Catholic Church, which seeks to glorify God by promoting the sanctification of each member through his or her work with the sick and the poor and defense of the Catholic faith.
There are only three United States Associations established by decree of the Grand Master and vote of the Sovereign Council of the Order headquartered in Rome. The American Association is a separate legal entity and a 501 c 3 not-for profit corporation which is responsible for the day-to-day management and control of its business and affairs. As such, it acts on its own behalf subject to general oversight by the Order of Malta consistent with accepted corporate governance standards and practices.
The American Association, U.S.A., headquartered in New York City, was founded in 1927.
Association Winter Retreat 2015
February 27 to March 1
The American Association’s Spiritual Retreat for members is scheduled from Friday, February 27, 2015 to Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Bethany Retreat Center in Lutz, Florida. The theme for our retreat is “Discernment of Spirits according to St. Ignatius Loyola.” Our retreat master is Reverend Joseph W. Koterski, S.J.
Father Joseph W. Koterski, S.J. is a Jesuit Priest of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus. He has been a member of the Philosophy Department of Fordham University since 1992. In 2011 he was reelected President of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.
Father Koterski is an outstanding teacher and a sought-after lecturer, receiving high marks from his students and from attendees at his speaking engagements.
The weekend begins with check-in on Friday evening, February 27, 2015, at approximately 5:00 p.m. and ends with an optional lunch on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. The cost for the weekend is $425.00 per person (based on double occupancy), which includes a room at the Retreat Center and all meals. A $75.00 supplement will be required for a single room, if available.
Space is very limited; Knights and Dames who are interested should please fill out and return the attached registration form (be sure to enclose your check or credit card details) to our office (if paying by credit card, you may return the form by e-mail to: kt@orderofmaltaamerican.org or by fax to Kathy Trabucco at 212-486-9427).
Please contact Kathy Trabucco at the New York office at the e-mail listed above or by phone at 212-371-1522 for additional information.
Save the date! 2015 PRISON MINISTRY SYMPOSIUM
Hosted by The Order of Malta Federal Association Prison Ministry Committee In cooperation with The Prison Ministry Committees of the American, Western, and Canadian Associations
14 March 2015
Georgetown Visitation School
Washington, D.C.
United States of America
Theme: Recidivism and how prison ministry can help incarcerated and released persons and their families break the cycle.
The one-day symposium will include Mass, continental breakfast and a working lunch.
Formal invitation and registration link to follow soon.
Start making your travel arrangements now!
Please contact Mike McGarry (jmichaelsmv@gmail.com) or Collins Whitfield (cwhitfield@wmklaborlaw.com) with any questions.
American Association Pilgrimage for Life 2015
Members of the American Association of the Order of Malta joined with members of the Federal Association for the 42nd Annual March for Life in Washington, DC. The Pilgrimage began Wednesday, January 21 with a choice of two simultaneous events a) Assisting people with disabilities who attend the Vigil Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (3 pm -10:30 pm), or b) lecture and Q&A with Robert Destro, Esq on “Defending Religious Liberty in a Secular Courts and Culture” (7 pm at the Renaissance Hotel). Events on Thursday, January 22 included a Mass and luncheon for members of both Associations and guests, participation in the 42nd March for Life with prayer before the Supreme Court, and a reception following the March included warm foods and fellowship.
We were accompanied by an icon of Our Lady of Philermo! She was be present during the Order of Malta Mass and was then carried by the Knights as we participated in the March for Life. We requested her intercession daily to strengthen us in defending the Faith.
A video clip of the 2015 March can be seen by clicking here.
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Some of the Organizations Our Members Volunteer at to Help the Sick and the Poor
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| Medical & Dental Clinic at St. Leo's Catholic Church - Michigan | St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Dallas, TX |
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American Association Areas
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Order of Malta Study Center
The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at St. John's University, Collegeville, MN maintains a microfilm collection of over 16,000 documents and dossiers from Malta, covering the twelfth to the twentieth century. The materials include the Archives of the Knights of Malta, the Cathedral Museum in Mdina, the Archives of the Inquisition, ecclesiastical records of the dioceses of Malta and Gozo, and musical compositions.
The Center sponsors digitization projects to preserve the history of Malta and the Knights of St. John. It acquires antiquarian and modern publications dealing with Malta's history, literature, and culture, in addition to materials pertaining to the Knights of St. John and the history of the Crusades. Visitors to the Center are welcome, and it is possible to order copies of microfilms from its collection.
For further information, please visit the Study Center's website here.
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