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 inspiring 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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November 16, 2020
Albrecht Boeselager also illustrated how the Order of Malta is handling the challenges posed by the Covid 19 pandemic to respond to the needs of the people affected around the globe.
November 9, 2020
The short ceremony was held in the Magistral Palace in the presence of members of the Sovereign Council.
November 8, 2020
Frá Marco Luzzago succeeds Frá Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, Prince and 80th Grand Master, who died in April.
November 7, 2020
The service was celebrated by the Cardinal-elect and Special Delegate of the Holy Father to the Sovereign Order of Malta and by the Prelate of the Order.
November 3, 2020
This meeting took place at the Magistral Palace, the seat of the Order of Malta’s government in Rome.
November 3, 2020
The Council Complete of State is tasked with electing a Grand Master or a Lieutenant of the Grand Master.
November 2, 2020
Mass was celebrated in the Church of St. Mary om the Aventine in Rome in commemoration for All Souls Day.
November 1, 2020
Appointed today by Pope Francis, he will become Cardinal next November 28th.
October 30, 2020
The Order of Malta is facing an important institutional event with the upcoming Council Complete of State.
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