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16/02/2024
Members and friends of the Order are encouraged to watch “Blessed Gerard Sasso – ‘The Warrior without a Sword’ produced by Father Enzo Fortunato, Friar Minor Conventual, journalist and writer. This docufilm is the first official documentary about Blessed Fra’ Gerard. Blessed Gerard Sasso – ‘The Warrior without a Sword’ A reflection by Conf. Joseph Grogan [...]
11/02/2024
On Saturday, St.Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne hosted the annual Order of Malta Lourdes Mass. The Cathedral was at capacity, with approximately 2000 faithful attending this special annual celebration. Each was gifted a bag containing rosary beads, a small bottle of Lourdes water and some prayer material. The principal celebrant was Archbishop Peter Comensoli, who was [...]
08/02/2024
The first 3-day retreat for 2024 (6-8 February) was held at the HolyCross Centre in Templestowe, Melbourne, under the spiritual direction of our Magistral Chaplain, Very Rev Dr Kevin Lenehan, BA, MTheol, STL, STD, PhD, who is Master of Studies at the Catholic Theological College in Melbourne. Seventeen members took parts in Fr Lenehan’s exposition [...]
06/02/2024
The Order of Malta would like to recognise two members following announcements in January. Dr. Margaret O'Donnell, a member from Melbourne, was recognised in the Australia Day Honours and awarded 'Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)' for her service to education and the community. A well deserved award for her tireless work and commitment. [...]
06/02/2024
Yesterday, 16 Order of Malta volunteers assembled 2,100 gifts packs, containing Lourdes water, rosary beads and prayer material, for those who will be attending our Lourdes Masses in Melbourne throughout the year. In additional to the annual Mass held each February at St Patrick's Cathedral, members of the Order in the region also organise Massses [...]
06/02/2024
Pictured: Confrère Tony Macken and his wife Rosalie at the 2017 National Assembly formal dinner at Customs House Brisbane. It is with much sadness that we share the news that Confrere Antony J. Macken, former President of the Australian Association, died on 20th January 2024. Tony joined the Order in 1997 and amongst his many [...]
01/02/2024
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01/02/2024
The words of the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta during the Conference of the Order's Ambassadors held in Rome from 25 to 27 January 2024. Tweet
29/01/2024
On 25th January 2024, Order of Malta members and friends shared an online Rosary for the Repose of the Soul of Confrère Antony 'Tony' J. Macken AM KGCMG(Ob) GCM KCOM, Former President of the Australian Association. Former President Confrère Jim Dominguez KCSG CBE AM KGCMG(Ob) GOM shared a brief Eulogy honouring his dear friend’s exemplary legacy [...]
18/01/2024
Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem is located 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ. It is a state-of-the-art maternity and neonatal critical care centre serving poor and at-risk women, infants, and children throughout the region. It serves without regard to religion, ethnicity, or ability to pay. The running costs of the hospital are heavily subsidised by [...]
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.
