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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May 30, 2025
This initiative reflects our shared values of compassion and social justice, reminding us all of the importance of extending our hands and hearts to uplift the marginalized among us.
May 30, 2025
Join us in deepening our faith and commitment to service through these hands-on activities, and lets make a difference together!
May 30, 2025
The event was filled with joy and camaraderie as participants engaged in meaningful outreach.
May 28, 2025
Join us for our June Spiritual Outreach Call.
May 23, 2025
Bishop Lewandowski's Installation Mass was held at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence.
May 22, 2025
Volunteers assembled 50 Malta Walks Bags and ventured into the rainy streets of Midtown Manhattan to distribute these packages to those in need.
May 22, 2025
The Michigan Area was especially blessed by the presence of four wonderful Michigan Malades and their loving caregivers, and three Michigan Chaplains.
May 22, 2025
In Lourdes, the Queen of Heaven always awaits her children!”
May 22, 2025
For the past two years, Michigan Area members have met for Mass and dinner on the third Saturday of each month, part of living their tuiteo fidei charism.
American Association, U.S.A
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