Works

Monthly

We welcome all attendees to join us after our events for social hours.

First Monday Mass
On the first Monday of each month, we gather for an evening Mass at the Lady Chapel at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Mass is celebrated by one or more of our Area Chaplains.

Late Knight Karaoke
On the second Tuesday of every month, we join the residents of Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center to sing our favorite tunes and bring cheer.

Malta Walks
Held on the third Thursday of every month, Malta Walks is a year-round service to the homeless through the distribution of food, warm hats and other clothing. We begin in prayer while making sandwiches and preparing care packages before walking through public shared spaces, parks, and transit terminals until all food bags and other available resources have been delivered to those in need.

ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital, Terence Cardinal Cooke HealthCare Center
On the first Saturday of each month, we hold a sing-a-long for the children and adults with disabilities living at Mother Cabrini.

Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home
Mary Manning Walsh Home cares for people of all faiths in an atmosphere of grace and elegance. Each Sunday, we visit residents, transport them to Mass, and act as Eucharistic Ministers.

Terence Cardinal Cooke HealthCare Center
TCC is a multi-purpose healthcare facility run by the Archdiocese of New York. The complex includes a residence for the elderly and persons with Alzheimer’s disease; hospital units for HIV-AIDS and Huntington’s disease patients; a unit offering care for severely disabled children and young adults; and a physical rehabilitation unit. Each Sunday, we visit residents, transport them to Mass, and act as Eucharistic Ministers. 

Annual

Pilgrimage for Life in Washington, DC. (January)
Each January, Knights, Dames, Affiliates, and volunteers from the Order of Malta travel to Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life, joining the multitude of pro-life proponents

marching along Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court, praying for the end of abortion. This is not politics: The Order does not endorse nor condemn particular parties or candidates. We defend the Faith by giving witness to the value of life.

Healing Mass on the Occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick (February 11)
We come together for a Healing Mass on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick. A reception is held following Mass.

Circus at Archcare at Mother Cabrini Hospital, Terence Cardinal Cooke HealthCare Center (March/April)
Each spring, we help host a circus for the children and adults with disabilities residing at Mother Cabrini with games, music, and clowns.

Spring Knights (April)
Hosted by the NYC Area’s St. John Committee, Spring Knights is an annual cocktail fundraiser to support our local volunteer efforts. Tickets are available to the public here. For more details and to learn about sponsorship opportunities, email info@stjohncommittee.org.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes (May)
Each May, Knights, Dames, Affiliates, and volunteers from the Order of Malta travel to Lourdes, France as pilgrims, bringing with them sick and disabled from around the world. The Lourdes pilgrimage offers a unique opportunity to fully experience the charism of our Order, service to the poor and the sick, while joining together with members of the Order from across the globe in an international community of service and faith.

Malta Camp USA (June)
Malta Camp USA is built on the belief that every person is wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14) and deserving of a community that fully loves and accepts them exactly as they are! Anchored in the week we spend together at camp each summer, Malta Camp USA provides a robust life-long community supporting our Guests with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about volunteering or proposing a Guest.

Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help (August)
Each August, Knights, Dames, Affiliates, and volunteers from the Order of Malta travel to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin, the site of the only Marian apparition in the United States approved by the Catholic Church. This beautiful, peaceful, and holy place provides every pilgrim the opportunity for spiritual renewal and healing. It is ideal for families and multi-generational groups, and for people who, because of age or physical conditions, may be unable to endure a more strenuous pilgrimage like Lourdes.

Mass on the Occasion of the Feast of St. John the Baptist (June 24)
We come together for a Mass on the occasion of the Feast of St. John the Baptist, our patron saint. A reception is held following Mass.

Mass on the Occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Philermos (September 8)
We come together for a Mass on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Philermos, our patroness. A reception is held following Mass.

Flu Vaccination Clinics
Conducted in partnership with Malteser International Americas at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church and the St. Francis Breadline, the clinics provide flu shots free of charge to homeless and underserved individuals. The NYC Area also provides guests with gift bags, which includes winter hats, socks, gloves, and a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.

White Cross Ball of New York City (November)
Hosted by the NYC Area’s St. John Committee, the White Cross Ball of New York City raises critical funds for the Order of Malta’s global humanitarian efforts, including Malteser International Americas, Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, and Malta Camp USA. Tickets are available to the public here. For more details and to learn about sponsorship opportunities, email info@stjohncommittee.org.

New Member Welcome Reception and Dinner (November)
During Investiture Weekend, we host a welcome reception for all new NYC and Westchester Area members.

Thanksgiving at Terence Cardinal Cooke HealthCare Center (November)
The week before Thanksgiving, we host two Thanksgiving dinners for the residents and their families, where we serve food and bring cheer.

Christmas at Terence Cardinal Cooke HealthCare Center (December)
Each December, we host a Christmas party for residents and their families, where we serve food, bring cheer to residents and their families, and welcome Santa with his gifts!

Christmas Party (December)
Each year the Area hosts a party at the home of Area Membership Chairs Camille and Rory Kelleher for Christmas cheer and caroling. Underwritten by a Member, the event raises funds to support the charitable activities of the Area and supplement American Association grants.

Get Involved: Committees

Malta Camp USA
Malta Camp USA is built on the belief that every person is wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14) and deserving of a community that fully loves and accepts them exactly as they are. Anchored in the week spent together at camp each summer, Malta Camp USA provides a robust life-long community supporting Guests with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more and apply here as a volunteer. Note: Application and background check required.

St. John Committee
Formed in 2014, the NYC Area’s St. John Committee raises vital funds for the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta’s humanitarian efforts around the world. Led and run entirely by volunteers, its work directly supports the most vulnerable among us. To learn how to get involved as a committee member or a volunteer at events, email info@stjohncommittee.org. Note: Application required.