Michigan Knight witnesses to prolife cause, boosts Order of Malta – in Montana
February 6, 2026Rob wants to raise the Order’s profile in his adopted state – not an easy task. Read More
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Rob wants to raise the Order’s profile in his adopted state – not an easy task. Read More
Michigan Area has strong presence at D.C. January Pilgrimage for Life – including Michigan Dame from original “Frozen Chosen”
February 6, 2026Among them: Peggy Stanton, DM, one of the “Frozen Chosen.” Read More
Feeding the hungry: Michigan Area members prepare, serve lunch at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen on January 30
February 5, 2026The team also prepared sandwiches for the soup kitchen's guests to take with them. Read More
Westward Expansion: Michigan Area extends membership, activities to Grand Rapids area
February 5, 2026His Excellency David John Walkowiak, Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, approved for the Order to expand its presence in the diocese. Read More
Michigan Area members prepare, serve lunch at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen on January 9
January 13, 2026St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen serves about 30,000 lunches annually to the hungry, isolated, and lonely in the community. Read More
Michigan Area opens 2026 with Jan. 3 First Saturday, remembrance of young malade
January 7, 2026The Michigan Area thanks Fr. Maksym and the staff at Old St. Mary’s for hosting this very special First Saturday of 2026. Read More
Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” brings warmth to Detroit’s homeless
January 6, 2026In addition to providing food, clothing, and other supplies, the volunteers also pray with the people they serve, upon request. Read More
Go Blue! Michigan Area Chaplain Fr. John Maksym, ChD, former Navy Commander, recognized as “Hero of the Game” by University of Michigan
January 2, 2026A newer member of the Michigan Area, Fr. Maksym was invested as a Chaplain of the Order in November 2025. Read More
Michigan Area members bring Christmas cheer to Rose Hill Center, founded by Michigan Area Dame and Knight
December 19, 2025Order of Malta volunteers also served lunch and helped out at the December 16 party. Read More
In 2025, Michigan Area members served thousands of lunches at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen in Detroit
December 19, 2025St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen provides lunch every Tuesday through Friday, primarily to low-income residents of Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. Read More
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