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 10, 2025
Knights and Dames from the Philadelphia Area had the opportunity to attend multiple events for the celebration of the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary this year.
August 8, 2025
Members began their day at Our Lady of Lourdes Church for Mass.
July 24, 2025
Members attended Mass, a breakfast meeting, and meal preparation for the homebound.
July 3, 2025
It was truly inspiring to witness these newly ordained men made their promises.
June 27, 2025
Father Matthew Brody, Ch. de M., was the principal celebrant, and Father Eric Banecker, Ch. de M., attended in choro.
June 8, 2025
Our Metropolitan, Archbishop Pérez, was the principal celebrant and homilist at the Mass with Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood.
May 22, 2025
Most Rev. Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia ordained nine men this glorious morning.
May 15, 2025
While we missed and prayed for our brothers and sisters on pilgrimage in Lourdes, we kept all in our prayers.
April 11, 2025
After Holy Mass, we gathered at Ivy Hall, shared a quick bite, and held a short meeting to discuss many topics.
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