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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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 […]
December 17, 2020
Read Fr. Anthony Barratt's series of reflections on the 4 Cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance.
June 22, 2020
“Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
May 11, 2020
Fr. Joseph Johnson provides us with an insightful way to face our current challenges during COVID-19.
May 6, 2020
Fr. David Caron shares his advice for spiritually thriving during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 25, 2020
Sharing words from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (before he became Pope).
January 8, 2020
Rev. Beidelman is a Deputy Chaplain for the Central and Southern Indiana Area.
June 26, 2019
He has led several retreats for the Order of Malta including the Annual Retreat for the Subpriory of Our Lady of Lourdes for members of the Second Class.
November 27, 2018
Read Frá Richard Wolff's presentation on understanding the religious nature of the Order of Malta.
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