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.
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June 23, 2024
Every June, we celebrate the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Very Rev. Anthony M. Barratt STL, PhD, EV, ChM, of the Upstate New York Area, is back with another great reflection for members of the Association.
May 16, 2024
By Very Rev. Anthony M. Barratt STL, PhD, EV, ChM
February 13, 2024
A special day of fasting and abstinence.
February 12, 2024
The path that awaits us is not easy, it is not without obstacles.
November 30, 2023
We ask Child Jesus to instill Peace, Faith, Love and Hope in our hearts.
February 26, 2023
The Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving/Acts of Charity.
December 28, 2020
Pope Francis has declared a “Year of St. Joseph” that runs from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021.
December 17, 2020
For each week of Advent, Chaplains from the Connecticut – Southern, Western, & Northern Area have shared an Advent Reflection. Click here to read the First Sunday of Advent Reflection by Fr. Ian Jeremiah. Click here to read the Second Sunday of Advent Reflection by Fr. Michael Jones. Click here to read the Third Sunday […]
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