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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With hope and enthusiasm, we look forward to the American Association’s 2026 Pilgrimage for Life in Washington DC. Come join us and defend the faith of respecting life in the womb!
Click here to register for the 2026 Pilgrimage for Life.
Can’t make the trip to Washington, D.C.? Please click here to support the Pilgrimage for Life with a financial contribution.
Click here to download the Pilgrimage for Life Brochure.
Click here to download the Pilgrimage for Life Order of Events.
A room block will be available for registrants at the Westin Hotel in Washington, D.C. After you register for this event, please contact Cheryl Marino (cherylmarino16@gmail.com or (732) 673-8061) for hotel information and reservation.
Please contact Nancy Graebe (ngraebe@aol.com or (732) 713-0094) if you have any questions.
This event is optional, as it is not an Order of Malta event. To purchase a Table or a Sponsorship visit: www.marchforlife.org. If you are interested in purchasing an individual ticket(s) for seating with the Order of Malta table, please contact Nancy Graebe for details.
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