About Us: Order of Malta American Associations

The Order of Malta is a worldwide association promoting the sanctification of each member through his or her work with the sick and the poor and witness of the Catholic faith.

There are three United States Associations established by decree of the Grand Master and vote of the Sovereign Council of the Order headquartered in Rome.

  • The American Association, U.S.A., New York, New York, Founded in 1927
  • The Western Association, U.S.A., San Francisco, California, Founded in 1953
  • The Federal Association, U.S.A., Washington, DC, Founded in 1974
    Founded as the Southern Association, became the Federal Association in 1985.

Order of Malta Worldwide Relief Malteser International is a new organization in the United States and accepts donations under Order of Malta, American Association, U.S.A, a 501(c)(3) in the United States.

For more information, visit our Partners page to visit our American Associations and all Order of Malta Worldwide Relief Malteser International partners worldwide.