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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12/14/2025 9:45 am New York - NYC |
Sundays at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home
We invite you to volunteer with us every Sunday at the Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home (1339 York Ave., New York, NY 10021).
Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:45 AM for COVID testing and to help transport residents of MMW to and from 10:30 AM Mass.
If you would like to volunteer, kindly click here to RSVP.
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12/17/2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm New York - NYC |
Malta Walks
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me… Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:35-40 We would like to invite volunteers to meet at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House, 14 E. 51st Street, New York City (please come to the Rectory Door on Madison Ave. near 51st St.). We will make sandwiches and add them to bags which will include winter hats, gloves and socks. We will then head out in small groups to distribute the bags to the homeless. After we are done, which should be around 8:00 PM, we will meet at a pub (exact location TBD) for music and fellowship. To participate, kindly click here to RSVP. St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House |
12/21/2025 9:15 am - 11:45 am New York - NYC |
Sundays at Terence Cardinal Cooke HealthCare Center
Join Members, Auxiliary, Candidates in their Year of Preparation every Sunday as we transport residents of TCC to and from 10:15 Mass; assist during Mass; and gather afterwards for coffee, bagels and conversation. More volunteers are always welcome! Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:15 AM on any Sunday you are available. If you would like to volunteer, kindly click here to RSVP. Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center |
12/21/2025 9:45 am New York - NYC |
Sundays at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home
We invite you to volunteer with us every Sunday at the Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home (1339 York Ave., New York, NY 10021).
Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:45 AM for COVID testing and to help transport residents of MMW to and from 10:30 AM Mass.
If you would like to volunteer, kindly click here to RSVP.
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12/28/2025 9:15 am - 11:45 am New York - NYC |
Sundays at Terence Cardinal Cooke HealthCare Center
Join Members, Auxiliary, Candidates in their Year of Preparation every Sunday as we transport residents of TCC to and from 10:15 Mass; assist during Mass; and gather afterwards for coffee, bagels and conversation. More volunteers are always welcome! Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:15 AM on any Sunday you are available. If you would like to volunteer, kindly click here to RSVP. Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center |
12/28/2025 9:45 am New York - NYC |
Sundays at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home
We invite you to volunteer with us every Sunday at the Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home (1339 York Ave., New York, NY 10021).
Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:45 AM for COVID testing and to help transport residents of MMW to and from 10:30 AM Mass.
If you would like to volunteer, kindly click here to RSVP.
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3/22/2026 American Association Events |
Feast of Blessed Clemens August Cardinal von Galen
Today is the feast of Blessed Clemens August Cardinal von Galen, Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
4/1/2026 American Association Events |
The Feast of Saint Nuno de Santa Maria Alvares Pereira
Today is the feast day of Saint Nuno de Santa Maria Alvares Pereira, religious and Prior of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
5/18/2026 American Association Events |
The Feast of Blessed Gerard Mecatti
Today is the feast day of Blessed Gerard Mecatti, religious of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
5/23/2026 American Association Events |
The Feast of Blessed Vilmos Apor
Today is the feast day of Blessed Vilmos Apor, Bishop, martyr, and Chaplain of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
5/28/2026 American Association Events |
The Feast of Saint Ubaldesca
Today is the feast day of Saint Ubaldesca, virgin of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
6/12/2026 American Association Events |
The Feast of Saint Fleur of Beaulieu
Today is the feast day of Saint Fleur of Beaulie, virgin of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
6/19/2026 American Association Events |
The Feast of Blessed Gerland
Today is the feast day of Blessed Gerland, religious of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
6/24/2026 American Association Events |
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. John the Baptist, the patron of the Order of Malta. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. Each Area of the American Association has a local Mass and event to celebrate this Feast Day. Please refer to your Area to check the date and location of the event nearest you. |
7/1/2026 American Association Events |
Feast of Saint Nicasius
Today is the feast of Saint Nicasius, a martyr of the Order of Saint John and of Rhodes and of Malta. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
7/8/2026 American Association Events |
Feast of Blessed Adrian Fortescue
Today is the feast day of Blessed Adrian Fortescue, a martyr and Knight of Devotion of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem and of Rhodes and of Malta. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
8/30/2026 American Association Events |
Feast of Blessed Alfredo Ildefonso Cardinal Schuster, OSB
Today is the feast day of Blessed Alfredo Ildefonso Cardinal Schuster, OSB, Bailiff Grand Cross of Honor and Devotion of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
9/8/2026 American Association Events |
Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Feast of Our Lady of Philermo
Today, we celebrate the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated as a solemnity in the Order of Malta under the title of Our Lady of Philermo, Patroness of the Order. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. Please refer to your Area to check the date and location of the event nearest you. |
9/23/2026 American Association Events |
Feast of Saints Zachary and Elizabeth
Today is the feast of Saints Zachary and Elizabeth, parents of St John the Baptist. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
10/5/2026 American Association Events |
Feast of Blessed Peter Pattarini of Imola
Today is the feast day of Blessed Peter Pattarini of Imola, Prior of The Order of St John of Jerusalem. Visit the Latest News section of our website for more information and a prayer for this day. Click here for a full list of all of the Saints and Blesseds of the Order of Malta. |
American Association, U.S.A
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 E 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 371-1522