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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August 8, 2025
Beautiful fall weather for early August, gorgeous center surroundings, a great turnout of 30 members for friendly camaraderie and personal conversation with the clergy.
July 3, 2025
One of the great joys of the day was to officially welcome four new Knights and Dames of the Order.
July 3, 2025
The food is provided quarterly in part thanks to the annual Local Area Project Support Grant from the American Association.
June 13, 2025
The crew prepared food at the St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Church in the heart of New Haven, including lunch bags with sandwiches, fruit, snack bags, and fresh baked mini Danish.
May 23, 2025
Bishop Lewandowski's Installation Mass was held at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence.
May 2, 2025
Bishop Reidy noted during his humble closing that Pope Francis signed his appointment just two days prior to the start of his hospitalization.
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.
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