About the Order The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The 13,500 Knights and Dames remain true to its principles – nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick.
The American Association Founded in 1927 as the first association of the Order of Malta in the Americas, the association is headquartered in New York City with over 2,000 Knights, Dames and volunteers in over 30 Areas working with the poor, sick, and incarcerated and giving witness to the Catholic faith.
Spirituality Knights and Dames join the Order of Malta to pursue their spiritual growth over a path laid out by Blessed Gerard more than nine hundred years ago, seeking to nurture and witness the Faith and assist the sick and the poor.
Spirituality in Action Members are involved in hands-on work at over 100 hundred organizations, including food banks, hospitals, pregnancy support centers, homeless shelters and mentoring programs for at risk children.
Donations & Payments You can make a donation, pay your Annual Contribution as a member, purchase a Mass Card, register for AmazonSmile, and more. Be sure to review the Association’s Privacy Policy and Account Agreement.
03/12/2026
For over ten years, Boston Area members have volunteered at the Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence, MA, a ministry founded in 2006 and grounded in the belief that no man, woman, or child should ever be hungry.
Order of Malta volunteers regularly support this mission by assisting with meal service on Sunday evenings, contributing to the warm, respectful atmosphere that defines Cor Unum. The Boston Area remains committed to continuing this meaningful work and supporting Cor Unum’s vital mission.
American Association, U.S.A
122 East 42nd Street
Suite 1900
New York, NY 10168
(212) 371-1522