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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3/25/2027 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: |
4/1/2027 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. |
5/18/2027 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. |
5/23/2027 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. |
5/28/2027 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. |
6/4/2027 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: |
6/12/2027 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
6/19/2027 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
6/24/2027 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
7/1/2027 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
7/8/2027 Order of Malta Feast Days |
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. |
7/9/2027 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: |
8/7/2027 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. |
8/29/2027 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: |
8/30/2027 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. |
9/4/2027 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. |
9/8/2027 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. |
9/23/2027 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. |
10/5/2027 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. |
10/8/2027 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. |
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