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13/11/2019
As we approach the end of 2019 and start preparations for Christmas, members of the Order of Malta Australia would like to thank everyone who has supported our activities this year. In 2019 our projects have made a huge difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our community and our sincerest appreciation goes [...]
13/11/2019
On the occasion of the Third World Day of the Poor, which is celebrated on Sunday 17 November, the Sovereign Order of Malta is once again organising numerous initiatives to bear witness to its daily presence alongside people in need, in 120 countries around the world. In a letter to all heads of diplomatic missions, [...]
11/11/2019
Rebecca Davies with Archbishop Anthony Fisher and children Alex and Emily. PHOTO: Alphonsus Fok Member of the Order of Malta, Rebecca Davies has been honoured by Pope Francis for her service to the people of NSW and the country and her commitment to the Church. Ms Davies was made a Dame Commander of the Order [...]
21/10/2019
Pictured: Frank Zipfinger (left) distributing items to the homeless in Sydney On the 9 October 2019, H.M.E.H the Prince and Grand Master Fra Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto and the Sovereign Council accepted the nomination of Frank Zipfinger as the new Counsellor of the Embassy of the Sovereign Council of the Order of [...]
16/10/2019
Pictured: Members of the Order, Sean Parnell (left) and Frances Booth AM (right), present Jocelyn Cull (centre) with 100 Hygiene Packs for the Homeless outside of the new NT St Vincent de Paul Head Office in Casuarina. On Saturday 12 October 2019, our new Central and Northern Hospitaller Sean Parnell and Frances Booth AM presented [...]
14/10/2019
This week members of the Order of Malta across the globe are undertaking activities to raise awareness of our presence and ministry. The National Day of the Order of Malta was an initiative started by Members in Italy in 2018. The success of this day was quickly recognised, and other countries were encouraged to adopt [...]
10/10/2019
Planning has commenced for our 2020 pilgrimages! 2020 will be a special year when in addition to the 62nd annual pilgrimage of the Order to Lourdes, our Grand Hospitaller has also announced a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The Order’s previous Holy Land pilgrimage occurred in 2007. The dates for the pilgrimages are: Lourdes Arrival [...]
02/10/2019
Pictured: Medical students being acknowledged Report by Eamonn Mathieson On Saturday 14 September, over 120 healthcare professionals and bioethicists attended the Australian Catholic Bioethics Conference and Dinner at the Park Hyatt Melbourne, hosted by the Australian Catholic Medical Association (CMA) and the Order of Malta. Several other sponsors including, Cabrini Health, St Vincent’s Health [...]
30/09/2019
The October 2019 Newsletter is now available to download. If you would like to received a hard copy version, please 'Subscribe now'. Alternatively, read the articles online: The New National Executive: A message from our newly elected President A message from our new National Hospitaller A message from Dr Ian Marshall Coats for the Homeless [...]
30/09/2019
Pictured: Our new National Hospitaller, John Murphy, distributing the Order's Coats for the Homeless, with volunteers in Melbourne. As a group we are doing wonderful work with marginalised and isolated people in cities all around our country with various initiatives. We have the opportunity now to evaluate our current offerings, extend our most effective programs [...]
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.
