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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January 9, 2024
It was a soul-stirring morning of prayer and reflection.
April 12, 2017
They raise funds for the medical center to provide charity services for those in need.
March 31, 2017
The organization performs an educational role, raising public awareness of existing services and benefits that are available to veterans.
March 10, 2017
Work at pregnancy aid center passing out supplies and contribute financial support.
March 5, 2017
A spiritual center for families of children with special needs, the chronically ill, inner city children and adjudicated youth.
February 25, 2017
Various educational programs supporting pro-life issues to the Church, Area Members, children, prayers for the sick, participation at Respect Life Mass in Newark, NJ and March for the Unborn in North Arlington, NJ. Participation in March for Life, Washington, DC.
February 20, 2017
Provide monthly food backpacks for 3-4 year old children in Paterson. Food is distributed towards the end of the month when food stamps tend to run out, and children often go hungry.
American Association, U.S.A
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 E 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 371-1522