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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July 2, 2021
Minister Solá – who had recently attended the G20 foreign affairs ministers’ meeting in Italy – stressed his country’s difficulties in obtaining sufficient vaccines.
July 2, 2021
Since 2017, Order of Malta France has been running the pediatric department in its Jean-Baptiste Hospital in Ivory Coast, which has quickly become a regional reference point for children.
July 1, 2021
Saint Nicasius, as a Knight of Saint John, you gave your life in the Holy Land in defense of Christendom. Pray for the Order of Saint John and for peace in the Holy Land.
June 30, 2021
Why is daily prayer important in our lives and what are some recommendations for individual prayer life?
June 30, 2021
The Lieutenant of the Grand Master received in audience in the Magistral Villa for the presentation of their Letters of Credence, the new Ambassadors.
June 30, 2021
Pope Francis celebrated the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul in the Vatican Basilica.
June 29, 2021
Members celebrated this feast day with local members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
June 29, 2021
The Fall Retreat will be led by the Most Reverend Edward Scharfenberger, ChC, the Bishop of the Diocese of Albany, New York.
June 29, 2021
Over 50 members from both Areas celebrated this feast day with a Mass and Reception
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