June 5, 2026
Michigan Area launches e-mail series on Saints and Blesseds of the Order
The effort launched with a January 3 e-mail to members about Bl. Garcia Martinez, a Knight who became known for spectacular miracles after his death in 1286.

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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June 5, 2026
The effort launched with a January 3 e-mail to members about Bl. Garcia Martinez, a Knight who became known for spectacular miracles after his death in 1286.
May 29, 2026
Anyone discerning membership in the Order of Malta should be asking “Is this the way for me to follow Christ more closely?”
May 8, 2026
“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” John 14:7 - 14 – the Gospel for May 2 daily Mass – is “The Boss telling us who He is,” said Michigan Area chaplain Fr. John Maksym, ChD.
May 8, 2026
The Michigan Area is very grateful to Brother Michael Bertram, OFM Cap., and the staff of the Solanus Casey Center for being our gracious hosts.
April 18, 2026
The Order of Malta team prepared 75 bagged lunches and about the same number of hot lunches.
March 26, 2026
Jesus asks that question of the mob that comes to arrest him in John 18:4. But it is a question all of us must answer, said Fr. Daniele Criscione, PIME, speaking to Michigan Area members.
March 12, 2026
“Trust, with eyes wide open,” Monsignor reminded the group that “God will not leave us disappointed … God deals with us not justly, but with an extravagant love that we must learn to trust.”
March 12, 2026
A key donation this winter: Warm knit hats provided by the Carhartt Company.
February 19, 2026
The Michigan Area teams work under the direction of St. Leo’s kitchen manager, chef Dominic French.
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