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Read more22/02/2026
Volunteer Voices – Community Care Van Volunteers
We spoke with three dedicated Order of Malta volunteers who generously give their time to serve on our Community Care Vans. Through their stories, we gain a deeper insight into the compassion, commitment and quiet generosity that drive this vital outreach ministry. The Order of Malta Community Care Vans operate weekly out of Sydney, Parramatta [...]
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22/02/2026
Annual Lourdes Day Mass Fills St Patrick’s Cathedral
Our annual Lourdes Day Mass in Melbourne was celebrated on Saturday 14 February at St Patrick’s Cathedral, drawing thousands of the faithful for this deeply prayerful and hope-filled occasion. The cathedral was filled to capacity as Melbourne’s Catholic community gathered for this special celebration, offered for the intentions of the sick, elderly and infirm. The [...]
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22/02/2026
Order of Malta and Adelaide Faithful Unite for the 2026 Lourdes Mass
Report: 2026 Lourdes Mass at Adelaide Catholic Cathedral The theme for Lourdes’ pilgrims in 2026 is “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you” (Lk. 1:28) This is the year of the welcome, of listening and of the ‘yes’ that changed everything. This year, we are at the beginning of our adventure... We’ll let [...]
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19/02/2026
Warmth for Ukraine – Update
Following our ‘Warmth for Ukraine’ emergency appeal earlier this month, it is our privilege to share with you an update on this initiative. The response to the Order of Malta’s worldwide call for support for the citizens of Kyiv has been truly overwhelming and deeply heartening. So far over $500,000 has been raised (including $10,000 from [...]
The Australian Association
The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.