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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December 19, 2025
After the residents were serenaded with Christmas tunes by the live entertainment, Old Saint Nick made his grand appearance, accompanied by his trusty Elf, Christian.
December 19, 2025
Order of Malta volunteers also served lunch and helped out at the December 16 party.
December 19, 2025
Knights, Dames, and volunteers prepare 135 bags of food to help families facing food insecurity.
December 19, 2025
When we work alone we can do much good, but when we work as an Order we can move mountains!
December 19, 2025
St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen provides lunch every Tuesday through Friday, primarily to low-income residents of Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck.
December 19, 2025
Read about the second half of the year's events including the Wisconsin Pilgrimage and Investiture Weekend, a look at the upcoming Lourdes Pilgrimage, and more.
December 15, 2025
As the season of Christmas fast approaches, let us indeed give great thanks for the coming of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord.
December 12, 2025
Cardinal Pizzaballa visited southeast Michigan from December 4 -7 to raise awareness of the plight of Christians in the Holy Land.
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