Order of Malta

Welcome to the Connecticut – North East Area

The Connecticut – North East Area of the Order of Malta, American Association is a thriving group living the charism of the Order of Malta by the promotion of the glory of God, the sanctification of our members, and the service of the poor and defense of the faith. We do this in the Archdiocese of Hartford and the Diocese of Norwich.

Join Us in Mission

The Order of Malta thrives because our members work together to serve those in need. Members of the Order (Knights, Dames, Affiliates and Volunteers) have the opportunity to serve the spiritual and material needs of people who are poor, the sick, the imprisoned and trafficked and to grow in Catholic faith by praying and reflecting in the 900+ year old tradition bequeathed to us by Blessed Gerard Sasso and his successors.

Through this unique mission of spirituality and service, the members of the Order of Malta discover their God-given purpose to serve Him and the Church and our brothers and sisters in need.

The Malta Moment in Connecticut

As members of a lay religious order, our vocation is to have a deeply formed interior life—rooted in Jesus Christ—so that we can fully serve others. Members of the Order of Malta bring Christ crucified and risen to others through the via caritatis (way of charity).

We are missionary by praying the holy rosary with others, teaching Bible studies, attending the diocesan events and meetings of the Order, retreats, make pilgrimages to Lourdes and to Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, WI, feeding, clothing and by accompanying the elderly, those in need and unhoused. We serve, support and organize days of healing, Pro-Life work, prison ministries, anti-human trafficking efforts, health care and relief programs (Matthew 25).

We look forward to you joining us as we seek God’s glory and the greater good of holiness, service and love of neighbor.

With warmest regards,

Robert J. O’Hara, Area Chair

Paul A. Zalonski, Area Hospitaller

Jackie C. Herbert, Membership Chair

Chaplains

Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, ChC (emeritus)

Most Reverend Peter A. Rosazza, ChC (emeritus)

Fr.. Joseph L. MacNeill, ChD

Fr. Kevin M. Reilly, ChD

Order of Malta

American Association, U.S.A
122 East 42nd Street
Suite 1900
New York, NY 10168
(212) 371-1522