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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1/30/2023 - 4/30/2023 Connecticut - Eastern |
Local & Food Grant Ministry Forms
Requested by Tom Goundrey, KM – Grants Chair |
3/15/2023 - 4/15/2023 Connecticut - Eastern |
Lourdes Grotto Intentions
Send to Bob O’Hara, KM – Area Hospitaller |
3/22/2023 Connecticut - Eastern |
Connecticut March for Life
Hartford, CT |
3/22/2023 American Association Events |
Feast of Blessed Clemens August Cardinal von Galen
Today is the feast of Blessed Clemens August Cardinal von Galen, Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
4/1/2023 American Association Events |
The Feast of Saint Nuno de Santa Maria Alvares Pereira
Today is the feast day of Saint Nuno de Santa Maria Alvares Pereira, religious and Prior of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
4/4/2023 9:00 am Connecticut - Eastern |
Chrism Mass
St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich, CT Robes/ Capes |
4/12/2023 - 4/13/2023 American Association Events |
2023 Area Leadership and Chaplains Workshop
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY Members of Area Leadership were invited via email invitation. Please contact the NY Office with any questions. |
5/2/2023 - 5/9/2023 American Association Events |
2023 Lourdes Pilgrimage
We are honored and humbled to host the Thirty-fifth Annual American Association Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. For many of us, the three years “away from our spiritual home” have been a period of waiting, of hoping and of anticipation for the time when the doors will open again. We pray that God will bless our plans and Our Blessed Mother will welcome us to her Grotto in early May. Click here to log into the Members Only section of our website for more information. |
5/18/2023 American Association Events |
The Feast of Blessed Gerard Mecatti
Today is the feast day of Blessed Gerard Mecatti, religious of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
5/23/2023 American Association Events |
The Feast of Blessed Vilmos Apor
Today is the feast day of Blessed Vilmos Apor, Bishop, martyr, and Chaplain of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
5/28/2023 American Association Events |
The Feast of Saint Ubaldesca
Today is the feast day of Saint Ubaldesca, virgin of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
5/29/2023 Connecticut - Eastern |
5th Monday Malta Meal
New London Led by Sue Staab, DM – Chair |
6/12/2023 American Association Events |
The Feast of Saint Fleur of Beaulieu
Today is the feast day of Saint Fleur of Beaulie, virgin of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
6/19/2023 American Association Events |
The Feast of Blessed Gerland
Today is the feast day of Blessed Gerland, religious of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
6/23/2023 - 6/25/2023 American Association Events |
American Association Retreat: Summer 2023
Order of Malta Summer Retreat Celebrating the Feast of Our Patron St. John the Baptist Plan now to join our Retreat Master, Fr. Joseph Aytona, Rector Retreat Theme: Return of the Prodigal Son Treat yourself to what promises to be a spiritually-enriching time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at the newly renovated and beautiful Norbertine Center for Spirituality in De Pere, Wisconsin and visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin. Click here to log into the Members Only section of the website and register. Sponsored by the American Association and NE Wisconsin Area |
6/24/2023 American Association Events |
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. John the Baptist, the patron of the Order of Malta. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. Each Area of the American Association has a local Mass and event to celebrate this Feast Day. Please refer to your Area to check the date and location of the event nearest you. |
6/24/2023 Connecticut - Eastern |
Nativity of St. John the Baptist Meeting
Reflection, Mass, and Luncheon St. Matthew in Tolland, CT Gina Raymond, DM – Area Membership Chair |
7/1/2023 American Association Events |
Feast of Saint Nicasius
Today is the feast of Saint Nicasius, a martyr of the Order of Saint John and of Rhodes and of Malta. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
7/8/2023 American Association Events |
Feast of Blessed Adrian Fortescue
Today is the feast day of Blessed Adrian Fortescue, a martyr and Knight of Devotion of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem and of Rhodes and of Malta. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
7/22/2023 Connecticut - Eastern |
Defense of the Faith for Retired Priests
*Tentative* Christ the King Church in Old Lyme, CT |
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