January 13, 2026
Michigan Area members prepare, serve lunch at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen on January 9
St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen serves about 30,000 lunches annually to the hungry, isolated, and lonely in the community.

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.
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January 13, 2026
St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen serves about 30,000 lunches annually to the hungry, isolated, and lonely in the community.
January 9, 2026
Listen to January's Spiritual Outreach Call, led by Fr. David Caron.
January 9, 2026
Especially in the winter, food donations like this make a huge difference for the pantry guests and families who hunger.
January 8, 2026
Bishop Ricken, who is a Conventual Chaplain in the Northeast Wisconsin Area, will serve as principal celebrant for this special Mass.
January 7, 2026
This was the largest First Monday Mass in memory.
January 7, 2026
The Michigan Area thanks Fr. Maksym and the staff at Old St. Mary’s for hosting this very special First Saturday of 2026.
January 7, 2026
This living up to our Baptismal promises is very much at the heart of our faith.
January 6, 2026
Singalongs are held on the first Saturday of the month.
January 6, 2026
In addition to providing food, clothing, and other supplies, the volunteers also pray with the people they serve, upon request.
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