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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June 27, 2025
It was a wonderful evening of prayer and fellowship, reinforcing the Order of Malta's shared mission of serving the poor and the sick while honoring our Patron, St. John the Baptist.
June 27, 2025
24 dedicated Knights and Dames represented our Order in a display of faith and service.
June 27, 2025
This Mass also served as a meaningful reunion for our Lourdes malades and their caregivers, who assisted with the readings.
June 27, 2025
To reflect upon the experiences and formative moments that eventually led us to want to live our faith in action, including what we do through the Order of Malta.
June 26, 2025
A dozen additional priests from Regina Cleri join the celebration along with 30 members from the Order of Malta's Boston Area.
June 26, 2025
The Malta Dental and Medical Clinic was founded in 2004 by Lou Mahoney, KM, whose widow, Elizabeth Mahoney, DM, was present for the June 22 dedication.
June 26, 2025
"Your roots go into healthcare ministries, the way that you are the hands, the voice, the very feet bringing the message of Christ."
June 26, 2025
Malades and Caregivers from this year's Lourdes Pilgrimage came to celebrate and it was wonderful to be with them again.
June 26, 2025
The Minnesota Area celebrated the Feast of Saint John the Baptist at two locations.
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