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25/03/2025
On Sunday, members and volunteers of the Order of Malta Australia gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney for the annual Day of the Unborn Child. It was standing room only inside St Mary’s Cathedral, as thousands attended a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. A procession to NSW Parliament House then followed - [...]
11/03/2025
As Cyclone Alfred was causing havoc across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Emmanuel City Mission went into overdrive opening 24 hours a day for 6 days. At times, well over 100 people sheltered overnight in dry and secure conditions as the tropical storm raged outside. The community rallied to ECM’s aid with [...]
10/03/2025
Members of the Order of Malta will be making a pilgrimage to Lourdes in early May. This is an annual activity of the Order. They will be carrying all of our members, volunteers, supporters and friends in their prayers at Lourdes in gratitude of their support of our charitable works. If there are specific needs […]
09/03/2025
Report by EWTN The Sovereign Order of Malta gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Grand Priors, Regents, and Presidents of National Associations. Leaders from across 120 nations discussed the future of their humanitarian efforts, the role of technology, and the need to adapt in a rapidly evolving world.
02/03/2025
Hour of Reflection with Bishop Danny Meagher The Ordained and Non-Ordained Ministering Together in the Church Today Link to the recording: Reflection with Bishop Danny Meagher - 22 Feb 2025 Jesus is the fundamental priest in the Church. The Church is the body of Christ. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. So, all [...]
25/02/2025
Subpriory retreat led by Fr Peter Matheson 18-20 Feb 2025 - Report by Prof. David Kissane At the Melbourne summer retreat, we were blessed to be offered reflections drawn from the teachings and encyclicals of The Holy Father, Pope Francis. Fr Matheson shared his great love for this Pope, his teachings and impact upon the Church, [...]
25/02/2025
In 2012, a 3-year-old girl named Mayline Tran of Lyon, France, was unconscious after choking on a piece of food. She was on life sustaining equipment, and the doctors had concluded there was no hope for her recovery. Mayline's parents turned to then Venerable Pauline Jaricot, with family, friends and classmates praying a novena to [...]
18/02/2025
Order of Malta Australia member, Confrere Carlo Randazzo, has been honoured by the Italian Government with the title of Comendatore della Repubblica Italiana. The Comendatore della Repubblica Italiana (Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic) is one of the highest honours awarded by the Italian Republic. It recognises individuals who have made [...]
18/02/2025
On Saturday 8 February, over 400 people attended the Order of Malta Australia Lourdes Mass was held at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Adelaide. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Lancy D’silva together with Order chaplain Fr Allan Winter and priests of the Archdiocese of Adelaide. Members also attended to distribute Holy Water and speak [...]
10/02/2025
Report by Sauro Antonelli Annually, the Order of Malta in Melbourne organises the Lourdes Mass on the closest Saturday to the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, the 11 February. This year the Mass took place on Saturday 8 February. The Cathedral was close to capacity with almost 2,000 faithful attending. The gift packs [...]
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.
