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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8/7/2025 - 8/9/2025 American Association Events |
Wisconsin Pilgrimage
Champion, WI |
8/25/2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pennsylvania - Scranton |
A Call to Prayer Marian Pilgrimage
Knights and Dames will vest in church robes/capes while and Volunteers are encouraged to wear Champion Pilgrimage ‘Summer Work Uniforms’ to participate in this Marian Pilgrimage in a coal town otherwise ravaged by a generational mine fire. If interested, click here. Location: |
8/30/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
9/8/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
9/23/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
10/5/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
10/8/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
Feast of Saint Hugh
Today is the feast day of Saint Hugh, religious of Our 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. |
10/11/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
Feast of Blessed John XXIII, Pope
Today is the feast day of Blessed John XXIII, Pope and Bailiff 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. |
10/13/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
Feast of Blessed Gerard, Founder of the Order of Malta
Today is the feast day of Blessed Gerard, founder 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. |
10/19/2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pennsylvania - Scranton |
Father Walter Ciszek Day and Celebration
Knights and Dames will vest in church robes/capes while Volunteers are encouraged to wear Lourdes Pilgrimage ‘Work Uniforms’ to participate in this pilgrimage celebrating the Servant of God and author of memoirs, “He Leadeth Me” and “With God in Russia”. If interested, click here. Father Walter Ciszek Day and Celebration Location: |
10/21/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
Feast of Blessed Karl
Today is the feast day of Blessed Karl, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, Head of the House of Habsburg-Lothringen and Knight 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. |
11/13/2025 - 11/15/2025 American Association Events |
Investiture Weekend
New York City, NY |
11/19/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
Feast of All Saints of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta
Today is the feast day of all Saints of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem 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. |
12/2/2025 Order of Malta Feast Days |
Feast of Our Lady of Liesse
Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Liesse, Cause of Our Joy. 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. |
3/22/2026 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
3/25/2026 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: |
4/1/2026 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
American Association, U.S.A
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