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Future Saint of the Order, Gregorio Pietro XV Agagianian (Bailiff Grand Cross, Honor and Devotion)

Cara Aghajanian, DMOb
10/3/2024

September 12th marked seminal events for the Armenian community, Lebanon, the Order of Malta, and the world. As part of his cause for canonization, the incorrupt, mortal remains of Servant of God Cardinal Gregorio Pietro XV Agagianian (Կարտինալ Գրիգոր Պետրոս ԺԵ Աղաճանեան) were transferred from his tomb in Rome to a newly dedicated chapel ...

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Oklahoma City Publishes “Essential Prayers for Children”

Jason Zimdars, KM
10/3/2024

This spring, knights, dames, candidates, and volunteers of the Oklahoma City Region delivered copies of “Essential Prayers for Children” to every third-grade student in Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese ...

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Syracuse Sponsors Assumption Events for Malades

Thomas Valenti, KM
9/18/2024

Last month, the Syracuse Region organized, sponsored and carried out events in honor of our Blessed Mother in celebration of her Assumption and in honor of the malades whom the region has sponsored on the ...

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Nashville Holds Defense of Faith Talk

Philip Mauro, KM
9/18/2024

On August 27th the Nashville Region in Development held Vespers followed by a Defense of the Faith talk by the Rev. Corwin Low, OP about his conversion to Catholicism following his career as a successful ...

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Oklahoma City Publishes “Essential Prayers for Children”

Jason Zimdars, KM
10/3/2024

This spring, knights, dames, candidates, and volunteers of the Oklahoma City Region delivered copies of “Essential Prayers for Children” to every third-grade student in Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese ...

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Future Saint of the Order, Gregorio Pietro XV Agagianian (Bailiff Grand Cross, Honor and Devotion)

Cara Aghajanian, DMOb
10/3/2024

September 12th marked seminal events for the Armenian community, Lebanon, the Order of Malta, and the world. As part of his cause for canonization, the incorrupt, mortal remains of Servant of God Cardinal Gregorio ...

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Syracuse Sponsors Assumption Events for Malades

Thomas Valenti, KM
9/18/2024

Last month, the Syracuse Region organized, sponsored and carried out events in honor of our Blessed Mother in celebration of her Assumption and in honor of the malades whom the region has sponsored on the ...

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Nashville Holds Defense of Faith Talk

Philip Mauro, KM
9/18/2024

On August 27th the Nashville Region in Development held Vespers followed by a Defense of the Faith talk by the Rev. Corwin Low, OP about his conversion to Catholicism following his career as a successful ...

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Montgomery County Celebrates Annual Lourdes Anointing Mass

Barbara Ritschel, DM
9/5/2024

In June, more than 100 people attended the 14th Annual Lourdes Anointing Mass at Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac, Maryland, sponsored by the Montgomery County Region. Msgr. Charles Antonicelli, conventual chaplain ad honorem, was ...

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Northern Virginia Supports Mercy Ride in Arlington

Ted Zagrobelny, KM
8/22/2024

Members of the Order of Malta Northern Virginia Region’s 2025 formation class are recruiting cyclists, volunteers, and donors for their first-ever Mercy Ride — a cycling event raising money for our lords, the sick and ...

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Washington Region Volunteers at L'Arche

Richard Landfield, KM
8/8/2024

On July 10th seven Malta volunteers from Holy Trinity parish had the privilege of providing, serving, and eating dinner with the residents of a L’Arche home in the Adams Morgan section of Washington. L ...

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Reflection on Msgr. Anthony J. Marcaccio

Derek Ritzel, KM
8/7/2024

Thank you all for coming to celebrate the life of this remarkable man. Thank you to the Marcaccio and Proffitt families. Thank you to Chuck and Mary, Celeste and Steve, and John and Kay for ...

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Order of Malta Joins National Eucharistic Congress

7/25/2024

13 Knights and Dames of the Federal and American Associations joined the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis from July 17th-21st. Led by Dr. Richard Feely, KMOb, the Knights and Dames processed through the streets ...

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Eucharistic Adoration in Indianapolis

Lindsay Gallagher, DM
7/25/2024

The First Eucharistic Congress in 83 years concluded Sunday, July 21st in Indianapolis. Its purpose has been to revitalize Catholics’ belief in the true presence of the Eucharist. As members of the Order of Malta ...

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Cardinal Leads Jacksonville Region in St. John the Baptist Celebration

Dr. John McKenzie, KMOb
7/25/2024

Last month, the Jacksonville Region hosted Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop emeritus of Washington, who celebrated the Nativity of St. John the Baptist at San Jose Catholic Church. Joining him there were the Rev. Daniele Rebeggiani ...

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What Does it Mean to Belong to A "Lay Religious" Order?

Fra' Richard J. Wolff, Ph.D.
6/27/2024

Most members of the Order of Malta would agree that they belong to a “lay religious” order, but the agreement may very well stop right there.  A minority may have a full and accurate understanding ...

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Oklahoma City Publishes Children's Prayer Book

Brett Farley, KM
5/29/2024
Earlier this spring the Oklahoma City Region received our first printing of “Essential Prayers for Children,” which was written, designed, and illustrated by members of the region. 
 
This keepsake-quality book contains 44 Catholic prayers that ...
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Ministry of Dining Together in Potomac

Stephen Riley, KM
5/29/2024
Federal Association members at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Potomac, Maryland have instituted a monthly dinner series with the residents of the James M. Sullivan Memorial House, run by Potomac Community Resources (PRC). The ...
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Prison Ministry and the Power of Prayer

Ernest P. Bono, KMOb
5/29/2024
In February, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I have for years ministered to three prisons here in Florida, one being death row. When word got out regarding my diagnosis, I received countless prayers and ...
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Postcards for Petitions Delivered from Lourdes

5/16/2024
The Federal Association Executive Office staff mailed over 500 postcards from the St. Joseph’s Gate in Lourdes to all who submitted prayer petitions. Each petition was hand-placed at the Lourdes Grotto and prayed over ...
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Orientation for the 2024 Lourdes Pilgrimage

Barbara Ritschel, DM
5/16/2024

Last month, members of the regions of Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and Washington DC came together for an orientation for malades, companions, and pilgrims for the 2024 Lourdes pilgrimage. We had 45 people ...

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Nashville Hosts Lenten Day of Reflection

Anthony Falcone, KM & Phil Mauro, KM
4/17/2024

On Saturday, March 9th, the Nashville Region in Development held a Lenten Day of Recollection at the Church of the Assumption in Nashville. Father Dan Rehill, VF and Father Benjamin Butler, Diocesan Exorcists, gave conferences ...

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Annual Day of Reflection in Columbus

Leonard Barbe, KM
4/17/2024

On March 9th, the Columbus Region held its annual Day of Reflection at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Talks were given on the role of the Order of Malta in the ...

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Planting Seeds of Hope

Ambassador Michèle B. Bowe, GCM
4/17/2024

Almost 6 months have passed since the last pilgrims left Bethlehem. It was hoped that they would return after Christmas. Now, Easter is upon us, and Bethlehem is a locked-down city with a stalled economy ...

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