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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12/8/2023 - 12/10/2023 American Association Events |
2023 Baby Steps Camino™️
Click here to learn about this event. |
1/18/2024 - 1/19/2024 American Association Pilgrimages |
2024 Pilgrimage for Life
Washington, D.C. Click here to learn about the Pilgrimage for Life. |
2/11/2024 American Association Events |
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick
February 11th is an important day in the life of members of the Order of Malta. In addition to being the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, it is the annual observance of the World Day of the Sick. Saint Pope John Paul II began the observance of the World Day of the Sick, in conjunction with the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, to raise the level of awareness of the sick and the role to which Christ calls each of us – to tend to their needs. For members of the Order of Malta, that is part of our charism in our path to spiritual growth. |
2/16/2024 - 2/18/2024 American Association Events |
American Association Retreat: Winter 2024
Bethany Retreat Center in Lutz, Florida |
3/22/2024 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. |
3/25/2024 4:00 pm Pennsylvania - Scranton |
Feast of the Annunciation
Knights and Dames will vest in church robes/capes with veils while Volunteers are encouraged to wear Lourdes Pilgrimage ‘Work Uniforms’ including veils for women to participate in this Divine Liturgy. If interested, click here. Location: |
4/1/2024 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. |
4/30/2024 - 5/7/2024 American Association Pilgrimages |
2024 Lourdes Pilgrimage
Click here to learn more about the Lourdes Pilgrimage. |
5/4/2024 8:00 am Pennsylvania - Scranton |
Mass and Monthly Breakfast Meeting
Knights and Dames will vest in church robes/capes while Volunteers are encouraged to wear Lourdes Pilgrimage ‘Work Uniforms’ to participate in this Mass followed by a business meeting over breakfast. If interested, click here. |
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. |
6/7/2024 2:00 pm Pennsylvania - Scranton |
Feast of the Sacred Heart
Knights, Dames, and Volunteers are encouraged to wear Champion Pilgrimage ‘Summer Work Uniforms’ to participate in this outdoor prayer service that includes the Litany of the Sacred Heart. If interested, click here. Additional information on the basilica can be found here. Location: |
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. |
6/19/2024 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. |
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. |
7/9/2024 6:00 pm Pennsylvania - Scranton |
Pontifical Mass
Knights and Dames will vest in church robes/capes while Volunteers are encouraged to wear Champion Pilgrimage ‘Summer Work Uniforms’ to participate in this Pontifical Mass celebrating Brazil’s first saint on her feast day. If interested, click here. Additional information on the shrine can be found here . Location: |
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