
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.
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2/28/2026 9:00 am New Jersey |
NJ Area Annual Business Meeting
St. John Neuman Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Ln, Piscataway, NJ No robes/capes Celebrant: Fr. Alex Nevitt, ChD Details: Mass at 9am, followed by Annual Business Meeting and light lunch in Chapel cafeteria Contact: Mike Ligorano, KMOb |
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3/14/2026 9:00 am New Jersey |
Lenten Day of Recollection
St. Michaels Church, 800 Ocean Ave., Long Branch, NJ Members wear robes/capes Celebrant: Fr. John Butler, ChD Details: Mass at 9am; Reflection Talk; Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions; Light Lunch Contact: Cheryl Marino, DM / Michael Marino, KM |
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3/22/2026 12:00 pm New Jersey |
Annual International Day of the Unborn Child Mass & Procession / Feast of the Assumption (3/25/26)
Queen of Peace R.C. Church, 10 Franklin Pl, North Arlington, NJ Members wear robes/capes Celebrant: Fr. Anthony Di Stefano, Pastor Details: Vest in Malta Center across from Church prior to Procession Contact: Troy Simmons, KM / Mike Ligorano, KMOb/ Fr. John Palladino, Temporary Parish Administrator |
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4/12/2026 12:00 pm New Jersey |
Lourdes Pilgrimage Sendoff Mass and Luncheon
Church of Saint James, 184 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ / Basking Ridge County Club, 185 Madisonville Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ Members wear robes/capes Celebrant: Msgr. Sylvester Cronin, ChM & Msgr. William Fadrowski, ChM Details: Mass in School Gym followed by Lunch Reception and Pilgrimage orientation program at Basking Ridge CC Contact: Brian Fuhro, KM / Cyndy Fuhro, DM |
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6/28/2026 4:30 pm New Jersey |
Feast of St. John The Baptist Mass & Dinner
St. Catharine Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake, NJ / The Breakers on the Ocean, 1507 Ocean Ave. N, Spring Lake, NJ Members wear robes/capes Celebrant: Bishop Bismarck Chau, ChC Details: Mass followed by Dinner at The Breakers Contact: Cheryl Marino, DM / Michael Marino, KM |
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10/4/2026 3:00 pm New Jersey |
Rosary Coast-to-Coast
St. Vincent Martyr Church, 26 Green Village Rd., Madison, NJ Lourdes Work Uniforms for KM/AUX carrying statue, canopy, or banners; KM/DM in Procession may wear Robes/Capes incl. Lg. Decorations Celebrant: Bishop Kevin Sweeney, ChC & Fr. Owen Moran, ChM Details: Eucharistic Procession and Rosary, Exposition & Adoration, Benediction Contact: Christine Myers, DM / Joe Lucia, KM |
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11/12/2026 6:00 pm New Jersey |
NJ Area & Incoming Investees Dinner
3 West Club – Member Lounge, 3 W. 51st Street, New York, NY No robes/capes Details: Cocktail reception followed by dinner to celebrate the incoming investees of the NJ Area Contact: Nancy Graebe, GCDM |
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11/15/2026 1:00 pm New Jersey |
Malta Walk 2 of 2 / World Day of the Poor
St. Bonaventure Church, 174 Ramsey St., Paterson, NJ No Robes / No Lourdes Work Uniforms Celebrant: Fr. Alex Nevitt, ChD Details: Convene in Parish Office to assemble relief bags for distribution along route to Fr. English Center Community Center, 435 Main St., Paterson, NJ Contact: Troy Simmons, KM / Mike Ligorano, KMOb |
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12/12/2026 9:00 am New Jersey |
Advent Day of Recollection
Our Lady of Mt. Virgin, 600 Harris Ave., Middlesex, NJ Members wear robes/capes Celebrant: Rev. David Skoblow, ChM Details: Mass; Light breakfast/coffee; Reflection Talk; Confessions; Light Lunch Contact: Betsy McLaughlin, DM / Chris McLaughlin, KM |
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