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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July 3, 2025
This year, the Michigan Area will add 10 new Dames and Knights, representing 10 percent of all incoming members of the American Association, he noted.
July 3, 2025
This year, the Michigan Area honored our patron at Mass on Saturday, June 28, followed by the Area’s annual meeting.
June 27, 2025
Father Matthew Brody, Ch. de M., was the principal celebrant, and Father Eric Banecker, Ch. de M., attended in choro.
June 27, 2025
Join us for our July Spiritual Outreach Call.
June 27, 2025
Rev. Richard Fragomeni, Chaplain of the Chicago Region, offered Mass for about 25 Knights and Dames from both Associations.
June 27, 2025
As with all our saints, in looking at their life it is good to admire them, but also learn from them about how we can follow Jesus and be his disciples.
June 27, 2025
The Chaplain of the Cleveland Area, Fr. John Valencheck, cordially invited local members to participate in the Corpus Christi Procession at St Sebastian’s Parish.
June 27, 2025
It was a wonderful evening of prayer and fellowship, reinforcing the Order of Malta's shared mission of serving the poor and the sick while honoring our Patron, St. John the Baptist.
June 27, 2025
24 dedicated Knights and Dames represented our Order in a display of faith and service.
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