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10/08/2026
The Cathedral Parish of St Christopher Canberra has released a moving instalment of its Faith in Five interview series featuring our late Conf. Peter Evans. The Faith in Five series invites members of the parish community to reflect on what their faith means to them through five questions. Peter’s interview was recorded just weeks before [...]
09/08/2026
Members of the Order of Malta in Melbourne joined members of the Maltese-Australian community over the weekend to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Operation Pedestal, one of the most significant events in Malta’s history during the Second World War. Organised by the Maltese Australian Association’s Shelter of Peace Committee, the commemoration included a service of [...]
03/08/2026
Becoming a member of the Order of Malta is more than joining an organisation - it is a vocation. Membership is a calling to glorify God by deepening one’s spiritual life, seeking holiness and expressing it by serving Christ in then needs of others, especially the poor and the sick. To help those considering membership [...]
31/07/2026
It is with deep sadness that we share Confrère Peter Evans died peacefully in the early hours of this morning. Invested in 1998, Peter was a devoted and faithful member of the Order of Malta Australia. He found profound spiritual fulfilment in his vocation within the Order, formed enduring confraternal friendships, and was a generous [...]
19/07/2026
Members, volunteers and friends of the Order of Malta Australia gathered in Darwin over the weekend for a regional retreat led by Bishop Charles Gauci. Centred on the theme "Disciples on Mission," the retreat offered participants an opportunity to deepen their relationship with Christ, reflect on their vocation, and renew their commitment to serving the [...]
15/07/2026
Across Australia, members and volunteers of the Order of Malta are once again taking to the streets this winter, distributing our specially designed Coats for the Homeless to people sleeping rough in cities, regional centres and rural communities in every state and territory. Along with coats, our outreach teams are providing food, hygiene packs, warm [...]
29/06/2026
Cologne/Caracas. Two devastating earthquakes with magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the western coastal region of Venezuela on Wednesday evening local time. Buildings collapsed in cities located near the epicenter. Thousands are feared dead. Malteser International will immediately release 250,000 euros for first emergency aid measures in the affected areas. “These two earthquakes were particularly severe. Especially the second [...]
29/06/2026
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28/06/2026
On Saturday, 27 June 2026, members of the Order of Malta in South Australia gathered for their annual Morning of Reflection at the Bethany Centre, part of the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre in Kensington, Adelaide. Managed by the Sisters of St Joseph, the Bethany Centre provided a peaceful and welcoming environment for prayer, reflection and [...]
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.
