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 3, 2025
Archbishop Blair was joined by Rev. Joseph MacNeil, ChD, Rev. Peter Langevin, KHS, Chancellor, Diocese of Norwich, Rev. Robert Turner, KHS, Pastor with associate parish priests and deacon.
April 3, 2025
Order of Malta Rosaries were distributed at the end of each Mass.
April 3, 2025
A special thank you to Msgr. Rob Kinnally, ChM for leading the enlightening discussions.
April 3, 2025
Each thoughtfully packed bag includes dry shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, rain ponchos, toilet paper, first aid kits, baby wipes, snacks and even Easter bags overflowing with candy.
April 3, 2025
This year, the Cleveland Area sponsored a table at the Amadeus level of sponsorship.
March 28, 2025
Rejoice! ALL who are reconciled are invited to the feast
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”.
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