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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April 3, 2025
Archbishop Blair was joined by Rev. Joseph MacNeil, ChD, Rev. Peter Langevin, KHS, Chancellor, Diocese of Norwich, Rev. Robert Turner, KHS, Pastor with associate parish priests and deacon.
March 27, 2025
The Area Chair presented the Bishop with several items including the Order’s Missal, a Mass card from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and religious items representative of his priesthood.
December 20, 2024
We were joined by our three Chaplains, Fr. Joe, ChD, Fr. Peter, KHS, and Fr. Brian, OP who gave the homily.
December 13, 2024
Thanks to Fr. Joe for our Advent event and Paul for arranging the Liturgy.
November 27, 2024
Our entire group remained busy from start to finish and hopefully were enriched by the event that embodies our purpose.
November 27, 2024
Our grant ministries touched most of our seven state counties in the Diocese of Hartford and Norwich.
November 27, 2024
Rev. Joe Macneill, our newly invested Deputy Chaplain, celebrated the Mass and gave a touching homily on the Order of Malta.
November 22, 2024
Congratulations Paul, John, and Fr. Joseph.
August 30, 2024
Members enjoyed a great picnic hosted by the Sullivans.
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