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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March 27, 2025
The Area Chair presented the Bishop with several items including the Order’s Missal, a Mass card from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and religious items representative of his priesthood.
March 27, 2025
Each month, we assemble 135 packages with non-perishable food items to be brought home by 3-5 year-old youngsters in their backpacks.
March 27, 2025
Rev. David G. Caron, O.P., ChM began the morning with a talk on "Hope in Lent: Ashes Mark the Frontier”.
March 27, 2025
We thank Fr. Murray for leading this beautiful service and for his inspirational and spiritually thought-provoking reflections during this Lenten season.
March 27, 2025
The annual St Patrick’s Day Mass took place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
March 27, 2025
This event took place at St. Celia Church in Leominster, MA.
March 26, 2025
April's Spiritual Outreach Call will be hosted by Most Reverend Paul Sanchez, ChC.
March 20, 2025
The patients, residents, their families, and staff were delighted with the festive holiday floral arrangements.
March 20, 2025
The Mass was concelebrated by fellow NJ Chaplains Msgr. Sylvester Cronin, ChM, and Fr. Alex Nevitt, ChD, assisted by seminarian Carlos Vargas.
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