August 1, 2025
Michigan Area joins July 26 celebration of Detroit’s patronal feast day at Ste. Anne de Detroit Basilica
Ste. Anne de Detroit is the oldest parish in Michigan and the second-oldest continuously operating parish in the United States.
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.
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August 1, 2025
Ste. Anne de Detroit is the oldest parish in Michigan and the second-oldest continuously operating parish in the United States.
August 1, 2025
Working under the direction of soup kitchen Chef/Manager Dominic French, Michigan Area members prepared hot meals for those in need.
July 24, 2025
The Michigan Area has a special connection to the Holy Father.
July 18, 2025
Order of Malta members keep in mind St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s admonition to see “the presence of Jesus … in the distressing disguise of the poor.”
July 11, 2025
“That is at the heart of our call … that we don’t fight evil with evil. That gets us nowhere … we stay focused on the mission.”
July 11, 2025
Lunch included spaghetti bolognese, Caesar’s salad, garlic toast, mixed vegetables, and dessert.
July 11, 2025
"As members of the Order of Malta we are all members of a religious Order of the Catholic Church, not social workers.”
July 3, 2025
This year, the Michigan Area will add 10 new Dames and Knights, representing 10 percent of all incoming members of the American Association, he noted.
July 3, 2025
This year, the Michigan Area honored our patron at Mass on Saturday, June 28, followed by the Area’s annual meeting.
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