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08/04/2026
It is with deep sadness, but in the hope of the Resurrection, that we share the passing of our Confrère Fergus Ryan, who died peacefully on 7 April at VMCH Oneil House, aged 82. Fergus was surrounded by family, friends, and two chaplains of the Order, Bishop Terry Curtin and Archbishop Peter Comensoli, in his [...]
02/04/2026
The Order of Malta Australia warmly congratulates member and Confrere, The Honourable Martin Daubney, on being awarded a Papal honour in recognition of his generous service to the Church in Brisbane and across Australia. The honour, bestowed by Pope Leo XIV, was formally conferred by Archbishop Shane Mackinlay during Mass at St Stephen’s Chapel in […]
30/03/2026
Members were invited to take part in a deeply enriching Hour of Reflection led by Rev Dr David Pascoe, who explored the theme “Finding God in all things.” Drawing on the spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola, Fr David reflected on the call to cultivate a constant awareness of God’s presence in everyday life. He [...]
25/03/2026
Last week, Prof Mark Compton AM GCStJ, Lord Prior of The Most Venerable Order of St John, joined members of the Order of Malta during their regular Monday night Community Care Van outreach in the Sydney CBD. It was a humid evening following a week of heavy rain, and the impact on those sleeping rough was evident. [...]
09/03/2026
In the temporary emergency facilities, the Lebanese Order of Malta distributes food and toys and provides medical care to the people. Photo: OML/MI As many will have seen in the news, the escalating war in the Middle East has heightened concerns about further civilian suffering and displacement across the region and beyond. In Lebanon, hundreds [...]
09/03/2026
The Warmth for Ukraine initiative has continued at full pace since our last update on 19 February, when the first aid packages were distributed to residents of Kyiv. Since then, a second and third shipment of gas cartridges and portable gas stoves have been successfully dispatched and delivered. The most recent distribution to beneficiaries took [...]
22/02/2026
We spoke with three dedicated Order of Malta volunteers who generously give their time to serve on our Community Care Vans. Through their stories, we gain a deeper insight into the compassion, commitment and quiet generosity that drive this vital outreach ministry. The Order of Malta Community Care Vans operate weekly out of Sydney, Parramatta [...]
22/02/2026
Our annual Lourdes Day Mass in Melbourne was celebrated on Saturday 14 February at St Patrick’s Cathedral, drawing thousands of the faithful for this deeply prayerful and hope-filled occasion. The cathedral was filled to capacity as Melbourne’s Catholic community gathered for this special celebration, offered for the intentions of the sick, elderly and infirm. The [...]
22/02/2026
Report: 2026 Lourdes Mass at Adelaide Catholic Cathedral The theme for Lourdes’ pilgrims in 2026 is “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you” (Lk. 1:28) This is the year of the welcome, of listening and of the ‘yes’ that changed everything. This year, we are at the beginning of our adventure... We’ll let [...]
19/02/2026
Following our ‘Warmth for Ukraine’ emergency appeal earlier this month, it is our privilege to share with you an update on this initiative. The response to the Order of Malta’s worldwide call for support for the citizens of Kyiv has been truly overwhelming and deeply heartening. So far over $500,000 has been raised (including $10,000 from [...]
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.
