An early Valentine: On February 13, Michigan Area members prepare, serve lunch at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen
February 19, 2026The Michigan Area teams work under the direction of St. Leo’s kitchen manager, chef Dominic French. Read More
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The Michigan Area teams work under the direction of St. Leo’s kitchen manager, chef Dominic French. Read More
Michigan Area participates in Archdiocese of Detroit’s Anointing Mass – and welcomes Archbishop Weisenburger to Order of Malta on Order’s 913th anniversary
February 19, 2026After Communion, Marcia McBrien led Michigan Area members, and others at Mass, in the Daily Prayer of the Order. Read More
”Into the Fire” ministry braves dangerous cold to serve homeless in Detroit
February 13, 2026“Into the Fire” operates every first Saturday and on other days when volunteers and supplies are available. Read More
All in the Family: Daughter of Michigan Area members baptized at Area’s First Saturday; Michigan Dame, Knight are godparents
February 12, 2026A breakfast was provided by the Shriner family – and included a large cake for Emma’s baptism! Read More
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
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
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