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
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The 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
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa, visits southeast Michigan, is welcomed by Michigan Area members
December 12, 2025Cardinal Pizzaballa visited southeast Michigan from December 4 -7 to raise awareness of the plight of Christians in the Holy Land. Read More
Michigan Area members brave bitter cold to take food, warm clothing to Detroit streets
December 12, 2025“Into the Fire” operates every first Saturday and on other days when volunteers and supplies are available. Read More
At Michigan Area’s Advent Mass, “Christ’s third coming” heralded; Order’s Service Prayer debuts
December 12, 2025The December 6 Mass took place at the Grosse Pointe Academy Chapel in Grosse Pointe Farms. Read More
Michigan Area welcomes new chaplain, 10 new Dames and Knights, at 2025 investiture weekend; presentation on Michigan Area’s Malta Dental and Medical Clinic is highlight of business meeting
November 22, 2025The 11-member Michigan “class” represents 10 percent of all newly-invested members in the American Association. Read More
”Tireless”: Michigan Area’s Thomas Larabell, KM, steps down after “transformative” tenure as president of Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
November 15, 2025The Malta Dental and Medical Clinic provides free medical and dental care to the uninsured. Read More
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