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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September 26, 2024
On Thursday September 26, the NYC Area conducted its annual Flu Vaccination Clinic at St. Francis Breadline, in partnership with Malteser International Americas.
September 19, 2024
Fourteen members and friends distributed food and hygiene items to those in need.
September 12, 2024
Bishop Paul Sanchez, D.D., Ch. C celebrated the liturgy along with Fr. Enrique Salvo, Ch. M, Assistant Principal Chaplain of the American Association.
September 12, 2024
Our volunteers, wearing festive hats and playing a variety of musical instruments, sang all the children's’ classics during our visit with the residents.
August 28, 2024
Members were joined by delegates from the United Nations.
August 8, 2024
Volunteers welcomed the seniors to Broadway as they stepped off the ArchCare bus.
August 8, 2024
The service was held in the beautiful crypt chapel of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
August 7, 2024
Join us on the first Saturday of every month at 10am!
July 23, 2024
Members distributed food and care packages to those in need.
American Association, U.S.A
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
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New York, NY 10022
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