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15/11/2020
The World Day of the Poor was established by Pope Francis in 2017 with the theme "Let us love, not with words but with deeds”. This year the theme was “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32). In announcing the theme for this year, Pope Francis concluded by reminding us that “In this [...]
15/11/2020
Original article published on Vatican News, 13 November 2020 by Linda Bordoni Order of Malta serving the poor amid the pandemic Fra’ Marco Luzzago, the new Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, has taken office and commenced his work following weekend elections in one of the Order of Malta’s Magistral [...]
13/11/2020
‘Rising from the Ashes’ is a community group based in Milton, NSW. Its aim is to support and help the community after the challenges of fire, floods and COVID-19. The Story Telling and Healing Space aims to bring together those who have been impacted to share their stories and help them heal. The Centre offers [...]
11/11/2020
This time last year we could not have foreseen the many challenges 2020 would bring. Not only did we experience the devastating bushfires across the country but also Covid-19 continues to impact all of our lives. Thanks to our dedicated members, volunteers and donors the Order of Malta Australia have been able to adapt and [...]
09/11/2020
Members of the Order of Malta in Thailand have begun distributing blankets to the needy to help protect them from the cooler winter nights. On 1 November, member Dr.Virachai distributed on behalf of the Order of Malta 500 blankets to the parishioners of seven churches in Khao Kho, Phetchabun, Chart Trakarn district and Phitsanulok. He [...]
08/11/2020
Fra’ Marco Luzzago has been elected with a large majority Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta. The Council Complete of State, the electoral body, met on 7 and 8 November in the Magistral Villa in Rome, one of the Order of Malta’s two institutional seats. All phases of the election [...]
16/04/2020
On Easter Sunday Fr.Carlo the Magistral Chaplain of the Order of Malta Thailand, presented 1,200 face masks to Fr.Alex from the Xaverian Missionaries Klong Teoy. The face masks will be distributed immediately to the residents of Klong Teoy, a disadvantaged and densely populated area in Bangkok, to combat the spread of Covid-19. Members will also [...]
08/04/2020
The Holy Land Pilgrimage, scheduled for November 2020 has now been postponed to 2021 following the Covid-19 pandemic. H.M.E.H. the Grand Master will lead an International Pilgrimage to the Holy Land during the second week of November 2021. Pilgrims from Australia and New Zealand will depart on 6 November 2021. An extension to Malta after [...]
29/01/2020
On the Australia Day long weekend, Members of the Order of Malta visited church communities in the Batemans Bay area to provide solidarity with victims of the bushfires and work with local organisations to understand where best the Order of Malta can direct its assistance. Members attended masses at St Bernard’s, Batehaven and Sacred Heart, [...]
23/01/2020
In January Members of the Order of Malta in Thailand, provided students at a rural school in Ubon Ratchathani with uniforms and sports equipment. This follows a donation in November, where members provided each of the 65 students with a pair of school shoes, socks and blankets. The gifts were much appreciated by both students [...]
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.
