
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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We will be joined by special guest speaker Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E. President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State.
Click here to register for the Annual Cocktail Reception and Dinner.
Please click here to share the names of people with whom you would like to sit at the Annual Dinner or to share any dietary restrictions that we should know about.
The dress code for Masses and meetings is dark business suit for men and dark dress for women.
The dress code for the Reception and Annual Dinner is white tie and black tails for men, and evening dress for women. All Members of the Order wear the large decoration of the Order of Malta.
For the convenience of our Members, two suites will be available on Friday, November 14th at The Westin New York Grand Central for use as changing rooms between the afternoon and evening events. The changing room numbers will be sent by email. There will be a security guard in each room who will allow you access upon identifying yourself as a member of the Order of Malta by presenting photo identification. Keys will not be given out at the front desk. Only the security guards will have keys to the rooms.
Click here to make your reservation online. You can also call Marriott Central Reservations at 1-888-236-2427. Please note that the special group rate is no longer available at this time.
Click here to register for the individual Investiture Weekend Masses and meetings. All other RSVP’s are included below.
Wednesday, November 12th
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Malta Human Services Foundation Board Meeting
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Pilgrimage Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, November 13th
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: *SERVICE OPPORTUNITY* Food Pantry and Garden Restoration at Thrive for Life – Abraham House (RSVP Here)
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Board of Directors Meeting
9:30 AM: Private Tour of Frick Museum Holy Sepulchre Collection
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: New Member Orientation Meeting
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Area Leadership Workshop
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Chaplain Meeting
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Mass and Blessing of the Robes and Capes and Installation of the Deputy Chaplains
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: New Member and New Chaplain Reception
Friday, November 14th
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM: Spirituality Forum with Special Guest Speaker: Msgr. Luis Cuña Ramos – The Prelate of the Order of Malta
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Annual Business Meeting For All to Attend
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: 98th Solemn Mass of Investiture
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM: Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Annual Investiture Dinner with Special Guest Speaker: Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E – President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State
Saturday, November 15th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Healing Mass and Mass for the Intentions of Living and Deceased Malades and Deceased Members of the Order of Malta (RSVP Here)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Holy Family Hospital Brunch (RSVP Here)
2:15 PM: Mass of the Subpriory of Our Lady of Lourdes (RSVP Here)
Studio Eleven Production will be taking individual portraits of all newly invested attendees during the Investiture Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Optional individual portraits will be available during the Cocktail Reception at Cipriani 42nd Street. Guests who wish to have professional portraits taken are welcome to do so. All photos will be available online for viewing and purchase following Investiture Weekend. You will receive an email with details on how to access the photos once they are ready for viewing.
We are pleased to share that there has been an enthusiastic and overwhelming response to Investiture Weekend sponsorships. There are still opportunities available to help underwrite the cost for this year’s Investiture Weekend. Click here to view available sponsorships. We sincerely thank those who have already generously offered their support. It is truly appreciated.
Men may rent white tie and black tails from Men’s Wearhouse at a special discount by mentioning the group code 13332801. Click here for flyer. Click here to find the nearest Men’s Wearhouse by you.
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