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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Association Retreats
The American Association hosts retreats each year as opportunities for our members to enrich their spiritual lives.
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6/23/2023 - 6/25/2023 American Association Events |
American Association Retreat: Summer 2023
Order of Malta Summer Retreat Celebrating the Feast of Our Patron St. John the Baptist Plan now to join our Retreat Master, Fr. Joseph Aytona, Rector Retreat Theme: Return of the Prodigal Son Treat yourself to what promises to be a spiritually-enriching time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at the newly renovated and beautiful Norbertine Center for Spirituality in De Pere, Wisconsin and visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin. Sponsored by the American Association and NE Wisconsin Area |
9/15/2023 - 9/17/2023 American Association Events |
American Association Retreat: Fall 2023
Betania II in Medway, Massachusetts |
2/16/2024 - 2/18/2024 American Association Events |
American Association Retreat: Winter 2024
Bethany Retreat Center in Lutz, Florida |
3/14/2025 - 3/16/2025 American Association Events |
American Association Retreat: Winter 2025
Bethany Retreat Center in Lutz, Florida |
American Association, U.S.A
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