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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David Joyce, KM
Area Co-Chair
Member since 2017
Maria Joyce, DM
Area Co-Chair
Member since 2018
BJ Barone, KM
Respect Life Ministry Chair
Member since 2015
Tom O’Reilly, KM
Backpack Ministry Co-Chair
Member since 2007
Josephine O’Reilly, DM
Backpack Ministry Co-Chair
Member since 2007
JoAnne Kuehner, DM
Homebound Ministry Chair
Member since 1999
Michael Rothmeier, KM
Area Hospitaller
Member since 2017
Debbie Brunel, DM
Mini Retreat Chair
Member since 2010
Don Tendick, KM
Investiture Chair
Member since 2013
Chaplain:
Fr. George Ratzmann
Member since 2013
Communications Chair:
Maria Joyce, DM
Member since 2018
Treasurer:
Karen Maynard, DM
Member since 2019
Lee County Hospitallers:
Sharon Niehaus, DM
Member since 2007
Steven Niehaus, KM
Member since 2019
Events Chair:
Josephine O’Reilly, DM
Member since 2007
Prison:
Leo Stec, KM
Member since 2013
Eucharist:
Donna Musumano & Tom and Josephine O’Reilly
Members since 2008 & 2007
Lourdes Pilgrimage:
Betsy Cogburn, DM
Member since 2011
Defense of the Faith:
Nancy Matthews, DM
Member since 2012
Disaster Relief:
Jean-Paul Musicco, KM
Member since 2011
American Association, U.S.A
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