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.
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Established in 2010, the Scranton Area is one of the younger regions within the American Association of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta.
Those interested in learning more about our Order are welcome to our monthly Mass. Please check the Calendar tab on the menu to the right for exact dates.
Masses are held on the first Saturday of each month at Saint Paul’s Church, 1510 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.
We ask that you join us as we pray for these holy men and women from Northeast Pennsylvania on their journey toward sainthood:
Servant of God Rev. Walter Ciszek, S.J. (1904-1984)
Venerable Sister Maria Kaupas, S.S.C. (1880-1940)
Venerable Rev. Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. (1909-1992)
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 E 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
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