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27/11/2025
In recent months, the Philippines has been struck by an unprecedented series of natural disasters. Led by the Philippine Association, the Order of Malta has been on the front lines providing urgent relief. A Nation in Crisis Since late September, the Philippines has faced a relentless succession of disasters: Super Typhoon Nando and Typhoon Bualoi in [...]
25/11/2025
Nearly 250 faith and community leaders, together with parliamentarians, gathered in Canberra on Tuesday for the 9th Australian Catholic University Interfaith Breakfast held at Parliament House. The Order of Malta Australia was represented by twenty members, including Australian Association President John Murphy, Vice-President Daniel Kwok, Chancellor Frank Zipfinger, and National Hospitaller Frank Testa. This annual [...]
25/11/2025
On Monday 24 November 2025, members of the Order of Malta from across Australia gathered in Canberra for a special and solemn occasion - the investiture Mass of His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Balvo, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, and Father Gregory Morgan. The ceremony was graciously hosted by Father Paul Nully, Magistral Chaplain of the [...]
24/11/2025
Bishop Joe Caddy’s Chaplain’s Hour of Reflection recorded on 22 November 2025 "The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor" A Reflection on Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te Recording: Reflection with Bishop Joe Caddy - 22 Nov 2025 - Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te Most Rev Joe Caddy AM, Bishop of [...]
17/11/2025
Members and partners of the Order of Malta in South Australia gathered on November 11, 2025, for Christmas lunch - an event that offered a meaningful opportunity to celebrate fellowship, gratitude, and a shared commitment to serving those in need. In keeping with tradition of giving at Christmas, attendees contributed food items that will be [...]
16/11/2025
The kitchen at Emmanuel City Mission (ECM) in Brisbane was alive with energy early on Sunday morning as members and volunteers came together to prepare a special breakfast in honour of the Pontifical World Day of the Poor. The occasion, established by Pope Francis as a reminder of our shared responsibility toward those in need, [...]
14/11/2025
Last week, a contingent of members of the Order of Malta — including the Grand Hospitaller, Dr. Josef D. Blotz, and Australian Association President, John Murphy — undertook an official visit to Timor-Leste. This marked the first time a representative of the Grand Magistry has travelled to the region. Over an intensive three-day program, they [...]
13/11/2025
As we prepare to celebrate the joy and light of Christmas, we are reminded that that while many of us gather with loved ones in the warmth of home, countless others face Christmas with very little—no shelter, no comfort, and no one to share the day with. For many in our communities—especially the homeless, low-income [...]
11/11/2025
After several severe earthquakes at the end of September, two typhoons struck the Philippines in quick succession. Malteser International is now providing emergency aid. Photo: Order of Malta Philippines The Philippines has been struck by an unprecedented series of natural disasters. Led by the Philippine Association, the Order of Malta has been on the front [...]
10/11/2025
The 13th Asia-Pacific Conference of the Order of Malta took place in Singapore from 5–7 November, bringing together representatives from National Associations, Delegations, and the Order’s accredited Ambassadors across two continents. The three-day gathering, themed “Anchored in Faith, Ablaze with Hope, Serve with Love,” featured sessions on the growth of activities across the region, spiritual [...]
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.
