New Jersey Area Members Support Mothers Through Mary’s Hands
August 7, 2026Our volunteers sort the clothes and shoes by size to make layettes for mothers. Read More
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Our volunteers sort the clothes and shoes by size to make layettes for mothers. Read More
Jersey Shore Volunteers Serve Dinner at The Center
July 24, 2026Everyone looks forward to this rewarding quarterly ministry and values the relationships built with many clients over the years. Read More
New Jersey Area Benefit Concert for Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation
July 3, 2026Over 100 people attended the concert, and more than $6000 was raised for the Hospital. Read More
New Jersey Area Celebrates the Feast of Saint John the Baptist
July 3, 2026Bishop Bismarck Chau, ChC, served as celebrant and delivered an inspiring message on the call to serve the sick and disadvantaged, a reminder that resonated deeply with all in attendance. Read More
New Jersey Members Attend Mass of Ordination in Metuchen
June 26, 2026We wish blessing for both Patrick James Tasimowics and James Francis Prumos. Read More
NJ Area Participates in Ordination Mass of the Paterson Diocese
June 18, 2026The NJ Area was honored to bear witness and represent the Order of Malta at this solemn event which is a first for the Order with this Diocese in many years. Read More
New Jersey Hosts First Area-Wide Overnight Retreat
June 11, 2026Sixteen members attended the retreat, held under the theme, The Better Part: The Contemplative Heart of Our Vocation. Read More
New Jersey Area Members Assemble Snack Packs for 50 Families
June 5, 2026We are proud to partner with Linkages and value all they do to help mothers and their children to have a safe home to start rebuilding their lives. Read More
New Jersey Area Hosts New Member Reception
April 24, 2026The intimate event offered a chance for leadership introductions, fellowship, and for the YOF candidates to meet each other. Read More
New Jersey Area’s Holy Thursday Mass at Morris County Correctional Facility
April 18, 2026During the service, Bishop Sweeney washed the feet of five inmates, symbolizing Christ’s service. Read More
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