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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4/30/2024 - 5/7/2024 American Association Pilgrimages |
2024 Lourdes Pilgrimage
Click here to learn more about the Lourdes Pilgrimage. |
5/17/2024 - 5/19/2024 12:00 am Connecticut - Eastern |
Eastern Eucharistic Renewal Pilgrimage
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route New Haven CT Starting point Blessed McGivney Pilgrimage Center – time to be scheduled |
5/18/2024 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. |
5/23/2024 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. |
5/28/2024 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. |
6/12/2024 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. |
6/15/2024 9:30 am Connecticut - Eastern |
Tentative Meeting, Liturgy, & Lunch
Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Parish venue to be determined |
6/19/2024 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. |
6/21/2024 - 6/23/2024 American Association Retreats |
American Association Retreat: Summer 2024
Retreat Master: H.E. Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Principal Chaplain of the American Association Location: Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI |
6/24/2024 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. |
6/29/2024 9:30 am Connecticut - Eastern |
Ordination to Priesthood
9:30AM – Feast Day of Saints Peter & Paul St. Patrick Cathedral, Diocese of Norwich: three Transitional Deacons Father Kevin Reilly, ChD – Vocations Director, Diocese of Norwich |
7/1/2024 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. |
7/8/2024 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. |
7/29/2024 11:30 am - 6:30 pm Connecticut - Eastern |
Monday Malta Meals
11:30AM Prepare at Christ the King Church, Old Lyme 3:30-6:30PM Serve at the New London Community Meal Center – Bank Street & Montauk Avenue |
8/8/2024 - 8/11/2024 American Association Pilgrimages |
2024 Wisconsin Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin Click here to learn about the Wisconsin Pilgrimage. |
8/24/2024 11:00 am Connecticut - Eastern |
Area Picnic
Tentative Valley Shore YMCA, Westbrook CT |
8/30/2024 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. |
9/8/2024 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. |
9/14/2024 9:30 am Connecticut - Eastern |
Lourdes in A Day
Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross St. Peter Claver Church, Diocese of Hartford Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Peter Rosazza, ChC |
9/23/2024 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. |
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