
To learn more about becoming a member, please contact:
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Learn how the Order of Malta have been
serving the poor
of Phoenix for over 50 years.

The Sovereign Order of Malta has been a religious lay order of the Catholic Church since 1113, has diplomatic relations with over 100 countries and the European Union, and is a permanent observer at the United Nations. We are neutral, impartial, apolitical, and committed to three charisms:
- Serving the Sick
- Serving the Poor
- Defending the Faith
The Order draws its members closer to Christ and the Church due to its richness and history. Since we have been serving the sick and poor and defending the Faith for over 900 years, we can learn from the holy men and women that have come before us.
The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization.
As members, we live out these traits in our daily life in very ordinary, unglamorous, and humble ways.
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We invite you to explore the possibility of becoming a member of the Order of Malta.

Video: The Order of Malta –
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The Devotion of the Knights of Malta for Our Lady of Philermo
If our mission resonates with you and you are interested in making a difference in our community, we invite you to explore the possibility of becoming a member of the Order of Malta.
Lay Membership
Auxiliary Members
The Auxiliary is the first step of entering the Order. Although some people skip this step, it’s highly encouraged as it gives the prospective member a chance to learn about the Order and meet its members. With the Auxiliary, it’s a year-by-year commitment and a minimum of 15 hours of service is expected. We recommend, participating in as many service projects as possible, attending prayer services with us, and learning about our Order, to determine if you would be interested in making the Order a permanent part of your life.
COST: $100 PER YEAR + OPTIONAL PILGRIMAGES
Knights and Dames in the Third Class
A member who commits to joining the Order as a Third Class Member is embarking on a 2-year journey of being fully invested as a Knight or Dame of Malta. When invested, you take the promise of Fidelity (to do one’s duty) for life, to serve the sick, poor and defend the Faith. When you apply, your name and applications are sent to Rome for a thorough background check. Once your application is received, you will start your educational and spiritual journey with other “Provisionals” who are also seeking to make a life- long commitment.
COST: $5,300 FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS, THEN $1,800 ANNUALLY + OPTIONAL PILGRIMAGES
Knights and Dames in the Second Class
After five years of being an Invested Knight or Dame, you may be asked to join the Second Class. This is
when a Knight or Dame of Malta takes a promise of Obedience to the Order, and with that comes additional
obligations of their spiritual prayer life.
COST: SAME AS THIRD CLASS
Ways to Serve and Pray with The Order
1st Friday of Each Month:
Rosary, Mass, and Monthly Gathering
2nd Wednesday of Each Month:
Serving the homeless at Andre House
3rd Saturday of Each Month:
Crosier Mass and Suncrest Health Care Visit
3rd Monday of Each Month:
Men’s Adoration at Mt. Claret, 9pm
3rd Friday of Each Month:
Circle the City, 9-11am
Retreats
• Yearly Family Retreat (During Lent) with kids
• Yearly Lenten Retreat
• Yearly Fall Retreat
• Year Lourdes Pilgramage
• Yearly Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgramage
• Yearly Our Lady of Good Help Pilgramage
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