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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April 22, 2025
The Sovereign Order of Malta has learned with enormous sadness of the death of Pope Francis, in Rome. Grand Master Fra’ John T. Dunlap has asked the entire family of the Order of Malta to join together in spiritual suffrage for “Pope Francis, whom the Lord has called to Himself after long years of tireless […]
April 20, 2025
Prayer is a most powerful tool in seeking God’s grace and blessings.
April 16, 2025
Archbishop Casey, formerly an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, succeeds Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, ChC, who has served as Archbishop of Cincinnati since 2009.
April 16, 2025
Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us!
April 16, 2025
Speaking about the importance of peace, Fr. Gary brought olive branches to bless and distribute to all attendees.
April 16, 2025
The Bishop blessed and consecrated the three holy oils to be used throughout the year in various sacraments.
April 16, 2025
The Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is the site of the only Marian apparition in the United States approved by the Catholic Church.
April 11, 2025
As we enter into this holy drama of Holy Week, may we all have a truly wonderful and holy Holy Week.
April 11, 2025
This day featured talks on prayer by Deputy Chaplain Fr. Tom Cloherty, as well as mass and confessions at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Dallas, Texas.
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