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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September 12, 2025
Residents with lifelong, persistent neurological and developmental disabilities at Mother Cabrini Specialty Hospital have long been the focus of these joyful revelries each month
September 12, 2025
Chips, cocktails, merriment and song were brought to the patients by NYC Area Knights, Dames, Affiliates and friends.
September 10, 2025
Bishop Paul Sanchez, D.D., ChC was the principal celebrant.
August 21, 2025
The group then set out toward Lexington Avenue towards Grand Central station to distribute the bags to those in need.
August 21, 2025
Last week, three representatives from the New York City Area took part in the Order of Malta's 40th International Summer Camp for Disabled Young People, hosted this year in the Netherlands.
August 21, 2025
Now in its second year, this monthly program has become a mainstay for the NYC Area and a treat for the residents of this ArchCare Facility.
August 21, 2025
Some of the main topics that were discussed on pilgrimage were what is “Hospitaller Spirituality” and what does it mean to have hope when caring for the sick and the poor.
August 14, 2025
Volunteers danced and sang songs for the summer on this glorious afternoon, bringing cheer to the residents, all of whom have lifelong, persistent neurological and developmental disabilities.
August 8, 2025
Fr. Sean preached on the simplicity and power of St. John Vianney and the example of service he set for us all.
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