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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February 18, 2025
“The idea of a Church on pilgrimage is essential to the spirit of the jubilee year. By making our way through the busy world, pilgrim journeys help us to appreciate the beauty of creation, recall the need for silence and recollection, form friendships with fellow travelers, and seek Christ, who is the way (John 14:6) and the gateway (John 10:) to eternal life, in every encounter and situation”
February 14, 2025
The Order of Malta meticulously organizes this pilgrimage, ensuring that every malade (the French term for a sick person) and caregiver is carefully selected and prepared for the journey.
February 14, 2025
At the foot of the cross, that maternal heart received all who would become her spiritual sons and daughters through Baptism.
February 14, 2025
While in Lourdes, we took the opportunity to light a candle and pray in the grotto for all of you, for our blessed malades and for our caregivers.
November 12, 2024
It’s hard to describe what my expectations were for my first pilgrimage to Lourdes this past May.
November 12, 2024
Each day helps us to reflect on our relationship with God, to understand the path he has laid for us, and draw closer to Jesus through his Mother.
November 12, 2024
We will process, wash in the blessed water, sing, pray and rejoice in the Glory of God and the benevolence of our Blessed Mother.
November 12, 2024
Planning has been underway since May and there are many highlights to share regarding the 2025 Lourdes Pilgrimage.
September 12, 2024
Written by Rev. Joseph Cavoto, ChM.
American Association, U.S.A
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