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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January 2, 2026
A newer member of the Michigan Area, Fr. Maksym was invested as a Chaplain of the Order in November 2025.
December 19, 2025
Order of Malta volunteers also served lunch and helped out at the December 16 party.
December 19, 2025
St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen provides lunch every Tuesday through Friday, primarily to low-income residents of Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck.
December 12, 2025
Cardinal Pizzaballa visited southeast Michigan from December 4 -7 to raise awareness of the plight of Christians in the Holy Land.
December 12, 2025
“Into the Fire” operates every first Saturday and on other days when volunteers and supplies are available.
December 12, 2025
The December 6 Mass took place at the Grosse Pointe Academy Chapel in Grosse Pointe Farms.
November 22, 2025
The 11-member Michigan “class” represents 10 percent of all newly-invested members in the American Association.
November 15, 2025
The Malta Dental and Medical Clinic provides free medical and dental care to the uninsured.
November 7, 2025
As is traditional for the Michigan Area, the event offered the full First Saturday devotion.
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