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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November 23, 2022
Ports include Athens, Nafplion (Ancient Corinth), Souda Bay on Crete, Santorini, Rhodes (to visit the Grandmaster’s Palace), Bodrum (Turkey), Kusadasi (to visit the house of the Blessed Mother in Ephesus), and Mykonos.
November 22, 2022
A total of 13 new Knights and Dames were invested this year.
November 22, 2022
A total of 64 individuals were recognized for their service.
November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022
Ambassador Giacomo Berutto unveiled the plaque that marks the commitment of the embassy.
November 18, 2022
The New Jersey Area's Malta Mobile Van has been quite busy serving those in need throughout the state.
November 17, 2022
We invite you to participate during the Investiture Weekend by joining the Masses virtually.
November 16, 2022
Accepting the award were the New Jersey Area Co-Chairs.
November 16, 2022
The day began with Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Virgin in Middlesex.
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