May 26, 2021
Lifelong Letter Writer Serves the Order of Malta’s Pen Pal Program
Interest in the Written Word Blends With Involvement in Prison Ministry
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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May 26, 2021
Interest in the Written Word Blends With Involvement in Prison Ministry
May 25, 2021
The story of the Books Behind Bars Program and its impact on members and inmates.
May 25, 2021
Deacon Clifford Calanni brings Order of Malta Bibles and Prayer Books to the incarcerated at two NY prisons.
May 21, 2021
This program, led by Deacon Jim Greer, provides an overview of this pastoral ministry.
May 21, 2021
National Organization Provides Publications to Incarcerated
April 28, 2021
The impact of sharing the Bible with inmates at the State Correctional Institution of Phoenix in Collegeville.
April 28, 2021
Ray Bastarache and Harvey Rowe are part of a Scriptural Rosary group at Essex Country House of Correction.
April 28, 2021
Mary Beth Fessler shares her experience with participating Pen Pal Program.
April 27, 2021
Resources to support Prison Ministry have been rapidly expanding over the past few years.
American Association, U.S.A
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