November 17, 2023
Illinois Area Welcomes New Member
It was a very special weekend.
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.
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October 10, 2023
Special Mass honoring the sanctity and dignity of life.
July 11, 2023
The summer season started with two great events for Knights and Dames of the Illinois Area.
December 1, 2022
It has been a meaningful time of year for members of the Illinois Area.
October 21, 2022
Members of the Federal Association joined them for this special Mass.
September 22, 2022
Members recently participated in two Area projects supporting Catholic Charities and Little Sisters of the Poor.
June 27, 2022
Illinois Area celebrates Feast of St. John the Baptist
September 28, 2021
The tour focused on key churches built by and in Chicago’s Polish and Ukranian Catholic communities and reflected the devotion and vibrancy of generations of Chicagoans.
September 3, 2021
Knights and Dames are invited to a this very special behind-the-scenes tour.
American Association, U.S.A
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New York, NY 10022
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