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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10th Annual Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
Click here to read the daily update for August 3rd.
Click here to read the daily update for August 4th.
Click here to read the daily update for August 5th.
Click here to view photos of each day of the pilgrimage.
These photos were taken by Peter Scudner, KM, Federal Association, as a gift for the personal use of the Special Pilgrims, Companions, Knights and Dames, and other pilgrims. You may download or share the photos for free. There is also a Buy button you may ignore. The Buy button transacts with Smugmug as a convenient way to order prints. You do not have to buy any photo to download it or to share it.
You can click here to view a second photo gallery, with photos taken by American Association Staff.
Click here to submit your prayer intentions. The prayer petitions will be placed under the altar at each Mass and will be carried with us during procession, as well as every spiritual event that takes place during our pilgrimage. These prayer requests are completely confidential and will be placed in a container and left for one year under the altar in the Apparition Chapel.
American Association, U.S.A
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
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New York, NY 10022
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