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.
Donations & Payments You can make a donation, pay your Annual Contribution as a member, purchase a Mass Card, register for AmazonSmile, and more. Be sure to review the Association’s Privacy Policy and Account Agreement.
Uniforms will no longer be sold by a vendor. The links to buy the uniform parts are provided below. You may purchase items of your choosing that are similar to the items being recommended below.
Please Note: A patch MUST be purchased through the office for every shirt you purchase. You are responsible for attaching the patch. The uniform shirt has only one patch centered on the LEFT sleeve 1 inch down from the shoulder seam.
Knights, Associates and Year of Formation Candidates Required Work Uniform:
Items for purchase through Amazon:
CLICK HERE to purchase shirt patches through the NY Office.
Please Note: Berets and ties are not worn on the Pilgrimage. A white baseball cap will be given to you during registration.
Volunteers and Youth Pilgrims: The following is of your choosing.
Special Pilgrims/Caregivers: Comfortable clothing that is suitable for a religious pilgrimage.
Chaplains of the Order: Clerics, Alb, and Order of Malta Stole
Dames Associates and Year of Formation Candidates:
REQUIRED: Order of Malta Scarf. Please CLICK HERE to purchase the women’s scarf.
The following is of your choosing:
Volunteers and Youth Pilgrims: The following is of your choosing
Special Pilgrims/Caregivers: Comfortable clothing that is suitable for a religious pilgrimage.
American Association, U.S.A
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 E 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 371-1522