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.
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July 3, 2025
The event started with Holy Mass by Allentown Diocese's Bishop Schlert who was also the Homilist, concelebrated with Msgr. McCann, new Pastor of BVM Church, Center Valley, Pa, and Fr. Butera, our area chaplain.
April 3, 2025
The main theme was God’s mercy as the loving father in the Gospel of Luke (15:11-32).
January 22, 2025
Members also helped transport patients to and from the chapel for daily Mass.
December 20, 2024
Fr. Bob McConaghy celebrated Mass, which was followed by an enlightening reflection on the details of the Mass.
November 21, 2024
Fr. Nikolai R. Brelinsky presented, "The Truth of Sex and Gender".
November 21, 2024
This project supplies fresh food to local ecumenical kitchens and food banks.
September 12, 2024
Over 135 guests attended the enlightening lecture by Father Keaton Eidle at Assumption BVM church in Bethlehem, PA.
July 10, 2024
Mass was celebrated by Most Reverend Alfred Schlert ChC, Rev. Christopher Butera, ChD, and Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Trexler.
November 16, 2023
Over 60 people attended.
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