Richard J. Wolff, KJ

Fra' Richard J. Wolff, KJ is a professed knight of justice in the Order of Malta.  He studied history and theology at Georgetown University and earned a PhD in history from Columbia University.  His book Holy Men and Women of the Order of Malta is published by TAN Books.

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The Inspiring Story of Blessed Gerard: Founder of the Order of Malta

Blessed Gerard founded the Hospitaller Order of St. John (later known as the Order of Malta) in the mid-eleventh century, circa 1070.  He died in Jerusalem around 1120. Nothing is known of the early life of Blessed Gerard; his date of birth and surname remain a mystery.  However, historians have pierced together reliable, if limited,…