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09/09/2024
The Holy Father will arrive in Timor-Leste today and will remain in the country until Wednesday. This highly anticipated visit is seen as a historic moment for the nation. The first pope to visit Timor-Leste was St. Pope John Paul II in 1989, when it was still under Indonesian occupation. Pope Francis’ visit will be to [...]
04/09/2024
Since December 2022, the Order of Malta and ACU Community Hub Mobile Community Café has been in operation in Darebin, providing an informal and safe space for isolated or disadvantaged people to meet, share food and engage in informal conversation. These meetings also provide an opportunity for participants to seek assistance and connect community members [...]
02/09/2024
Reported by Noel Mifsud, Hospitaller, Central Southern Region, Australia LINK TO THE RECORDING: Reflection with Bishop Eugene Hurley - 31 Aug 2024 - Service in the Holy Scripture In our series of online reflection by chaplains of the Order of Malta, Bishop Eugene Hurley, Emeritus Bishop of Darwin and Order of Malta Conventual Chaplain [...]
22/08/2024
It is with deep sadness that I advise our esteemed chaplain, Fr. Gerald O’Collins SJ died yesterday afternoon. He was an inspiration to many of our members and will be remembered as a prolific author, caring soul and friend. The Requiem Mass in honour of our dear Chaplain Fr. Gerald O’Collins SJ AC will be […]
13/08/2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Fr. Jongchan Matthew Byun, the Chaplain of Order of Malta Korea has passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 57. He truly loved the members of the Order and always appreciated the undivided, unconditional and confraternal love and support of Australian [...]
07/08/2024
For almost ten years the Order of Malta has run a scholarship program called Creating Leaders in Timor-Leste to assist disadvantaged children continue in formal continuing education. In addition to paying for the students’ school fees and uniforms, the Creating Leaders Scholarships also include transport and lunches to remove potential barriers that might limit the [...]
05/08/2024
The International Relief Agency of the Order of Malta, Malteser International’s Annual Report 2023 is now available. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you everyone who has supported the Order of Malta’s International aid activities. This support has been instrumental in enabling Malteser International to reach those most in need and deliver [...]
04/08/2024
On Saturday the 3rd of August, over 100 people gathered at St Mary’s Church, South Brisbane for the North Eastern Region Lourdes Healing Mass. Order Chaplain, Fr Gerard McMorrow spoke to those in attendance about the concept of miracles by referencing St John’s Gospel and its deliberate use of the word “signs” instead of “miracles”. [...]
31/07/2024
The 2023 Annual Review of the Australian Association of the Order of Malta is now available online. Download a copy 2023 Australian Hospitaller Related: 2022 Australian Hospitaller 2021 Australian Hospitaller 2020 Australian Hospitaller 2019 Australian Hospitaller
25/07/2024
Following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Sovereign Order of Malta a new aid delivery has reached the Palestinian population in northern Gaza. The vital relief supplies were handed over to the parish of Gaza City and are being distributed to people in need. "The situation of [...]
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.
