
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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The Prison Ministry Committee established a Charter with the Board in June, 2023. Its purpose includes, but is not limited to, monitoring and providing full support for active PM programs within the American Association’s thirty areas. The PMC oversees Pen Pal programs, visitation and outreach, Bible and prayer book distribution, re-entry and other initiatives. To read the PMC Charter, please click here.
James Miller
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Paul Zalonski
Tomasz Kierul
Grace Dawgert
Steven Hawkins
Christine Myers
Paul Young
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Timothy Maynard
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Tim Naeger
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