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 16 states 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 involving over one hundred organizations and ministries. Food banks, hospitals, pregnancy support centers, homeless shelters and mentoring at risk children are just some of the activities in which members engage.
Donations & Payments You can make payments for Association activities and you can make donations and Annual Contributions here as well. Thank you for using the Association’s on-line process. Be sure to review the Association’s Privacy Policy and Account Agreement.
Welcome to the website for the Pittsburgh Area of the Order of Malta. The Order of Malta is a lay, religious order of the Roman Catholic Church, which seeks to glorify God by promoting the sanctification of each member through his or her work with the sick and the poor and witness of the Catholic faith. This is one of 30 Area groups of the Order of Malta, American Association USA, created in 1927.
Current members can use this site to view upcoming events, learn about our Spirituality in Action, and find current needs for volunteers. Visitors are welcome to use this site to learn more about the Order’s history, mission, volunteer work and spiritual life. If you are interested in more in-depth information or if want to join our National Auxiliary Corps, you will find this information under the American Association tab at the top of the page. To get in touch with someone in your Area, please fill out the form in the Contact Us tab on the right-side menu.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to being of service to you.
American Association, U.S.A
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