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15/01/2026
The Order of Malta is pleased to share the recording of the Our Lady of Philermos Rose hymn, “Your Beauty So Bright,” as featured at the 2025 Carols for Peace held at Sydney Town Hall. This beautiful and prayerful hymn formed part of a moving evening that brought members of the community together to pray [...]
15/01/2026
The Order of Malta Lourdes Masses are annual celebrations held in Australia’s state capital cities, offered in the spirit of the Order’s international Lourdes pilgrimages. These Masses are celebrated for the intentions of the sick, elderly, and infirm — especially for those unable to travel to Lourdes themselves. Attendees receive a blessing for good [...]
14/01/2026
We are pleased to share an encouraging update from the Creating Leaders Scholarship Program, made possible through the generosity and commitment of our supporters. At the end of last year, four students successfully completed their final exams and graduated from school, marking an important milestone in their educational journeys. Their achievements reflect perseverance, hard work, [...]
18/12/2025
Lourdes Day Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral – 6 December On 6 December, members and friends of the Order of Malta in Sydney gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral for the annual Lourdes Day Mass, celebrated by Chief Chaplain Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. The Mass brought together clergy, members of the Order, volunteers, the sick and [...]
16/12/2025
It is with a heavy heart that we reflect on the tragic events in Bondi. The shocking loss of life and the profound suffering endured by the victims, their families, and all those affected have deeply touched our nation. Our chaplain, Fr Anthony Robbie - Parish Priest of St Patrick’s North Bondi and St Anne’s [...]
11/12/2025
Chaplain’s Hour of Reflection recorded on 6 December 2025 “Advent – a time of New Beginnings” Recording: Reflection with Bishop Charles Gauci – 6 Dec 2025 – Advent, a time of New Beginnings Most Rev Charles Gauci, Bishop of Darwin and NT Magistral Chaplain Order of Malta Bishop Gauci led a very beautiful reflection for members […]
11/12/2025
On 9 December, members, volunteers and guests of the Order of Malta in Queensland gathered for our traditional Advent Mass, concelebrated by Regional Chaplains Bishop Ken Howell and Fathers David Pascoe and Gerard McMorrow. In his homily, Bishop Ken reflected on his recent experience at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. He shared his excitement at [...]
11/12/2025
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED Order of Malta Southport Care Limited Southport, Gold Coast QLD Housing & Homelessness Services (Community Services & Development) Full time $110,000 – $130,000 per year About Us Philermos House is a social outreach ministry of the Southport Catholic Parish and the Australian Association of the Order of Malta. Our mission [...]
11/12/2025
In November 2025, Malteser International (MI) reminded us of a sobering truth: we live in a world overshadowed by darkness. Conflict, displacement, climate‑related disasters, and poverty weigh heavily on millions. Yet even the smallest act of compassion has the power to pierce that darkness with light. Through its Many Candles, One Light campaign, MI calls us [...]
07/12/2025
Thanks to the generous support of the Order of Malta, the Intergenerational Sewing Workshops hosted at the Spirituality Centre, Santa Teresa in the Northern Territory became a vibrant hub of creativity, cultural sharing, and intergenerational connection during a week-long sewing workshop that brought together nineteen Arrernte women of all ages. What began as a simple [...]
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.
