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23/11/2014
On Saturday 6th December, the VIC Branch of the Order of Malta is hosting its annual Lourdes Day Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral at 10.30am. The Archbishop of Melbourne, Dennis Hart will be the Principal Celebrant. A Blessing of good health takes place during the celebration of the Liturgy with water brought from the Shrine […]
13/11/2014
On 12 November, St Mary’s Cathedral was filled to capacity for the Installation of Bishop Anthony Colin Fisher OP, as the ninth Archbishop of Sydney. The congregation included archbishops, bishops, civic and religious leaders and thousands of well-wishers. Members from the Order of Malta were also in attendance and were privileged to provide a Guard […]
09/11/2014
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke has been appointed Cardinalis Patronus of the Sovereign Order of Malta by His Holiness Pope Francis. Previously Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, he succeeds Cardinal Paolo Sardi, who was appointed Patron of the Sovereign Order of Malta in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI. “I extend a warm […]
06/11/2014
Dr. Nagham H., 44 , and Dr. Sinan M., 41, fled together with their families from the city of Bakhdida (also known as Karakosh) on September 6th, following its occupation by so-called Islamic State (ISIS). They sought refuge in Erbil and now live together with other refugees and displaced families. As doctors, Nagham and Sinan felt […]
05/11/2014
On Saturday 29th November, the NSW Branch of the Order of Malta is hosting its annual Lourdes Day Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral at 10am. Bishop Anthony Fisher OP will be Principal Celebrant. A Blessing of good health takes place during the celebration of the Liturgy with water brought from the Shrine of Lourdes. […]
05/11/2014
The October 2014 Newsletter contains the latest news from the Australian Association. Download a copy of the October 2014 newsletter now!
05/11/2014
Malteser International: More efforts needed to provide the displaced with safe homes A greater effort must be made to provide the families displaced by Typhoon Haiyan with safer homes, humanitarian relief agency Malteser International states one year after the storm devastated the Philippines. Delays in state-sponsored reconstruction have left thousands of families still living […]
30/10/2014
Last week, members of the NSW Branch presented a $30,301 cheque for equipment in the Palliative Care Unit. The NSW Branch of the Order have pledged to support the Palliative Care Services at St Joseph’s Hospital and have made similar donations since 2010. The Order is very active throughout Australia and supports services of St Vincents […]
30/10/2014
As the worst Ebola outbreak since the discovery of the virus continues to run rampant in West Africa, Malteser International is joining the efforts to fight the spreading epidemic. “The epidemic still shows no signs of slowing down,” says Marie Benner, Malteser International’s public health expert. “Although the international community has stepped up its efforts, […]
04/09/2014
Malteser International, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta, has provided medical assistance for 10,000 displaced Christians and minorities in north Iraq. A shipment containing drugs, medical supplies, hygiene items, wheelchairs and water filtration and storage systems has been distributed to the refugee camps around Erbil through the humanitarian agency’s network on the […]
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.
