
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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Some of the things we do include Food Drives for needy families, Lenten Day of Reflection, Eucharistic Ministries to hospitals and nursing homes, SMU Dinners twice a year, support of needy youth at Santa Clara Community Center, annual St. John the Baptist Mass and dinner, and Diocesan anointing Mass.
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2/14/2026 9:00 am Texas - Dallas |
Annual Planning Meeting
Mass at 9 AM at All Saints Catholic Church in Plano Meeting following Mass in the St. Theresa Room (Room 120) This meeting will include all Dallas Area events for the coming year, including our apostolates at SMU and UTD. |
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3/7/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Texas - Dallas |
Lenten Day of Reflection
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Dallas We will again have a dedicated meeting space reserved for our group. A minimum of 20 participants is required. The recommended donation per person is $50. |
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3/28/2026 9:00 am Texas - Dallas |
Easter Baskets for the Missionaries of Charity
Cana Center at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Plano As in past years, we will assemble Easter baskets for the Missionaries of Charity to distribute to the poor and homeless they serve. Further details and volunteer needs will be shared once finalized. |
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