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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Please register by January 15, 2025. No refunds will be made for cancellations after January 25, 2025.
The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano is Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport and Conventual Chaplain in the South West Connecticut Area. Click here to learn more about Bishop Caggiano.
The Winter Retreat will be a weekend filled with Masses, prayer, Adoration, Confessions, the Stations of the Cross, spiritual talks, and social gatherings. Click here to view the schedule.
The Bethany Retreat Center offers double occupancy rooms and single occupancy rooms. Day rates are also available for those local to the area. Options available when you register.
American Association, U.S.A
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 E 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 371-1522