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11/06/2020
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP with Rita Zammit OAM and Paul Zammit OAM. Congratulations to Confrere Paul Zammit OAM who was recognised by the Australian Government on the Queen’s birthday honours’ list. Paul was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the parliaments of Australia and New South Wales, and to the [...]
10/06/2020
Thank you to everyone who supported our Coats for the Homeless appeal this year. 6,000 coats are being distributed across Australia this winter to some of the most vulnerable in our communities. We are still fundraising for the project. Please support us by making a tax deductible donation at www.coatsforthehomeless.org . A special mention to [...]
10/06/2020
When bushfires were ravaging many parts of Australia earlier this year, we were overwhelmed by the support received from the associations of the Order of Malta abroad. “Associations from the America’s, Europe and Asia sent us their support through prayers and financial assistance were so generous and caring, we were humbled” explained National Hospitaller, John [...]
04/06/2020
A small group of members gathered in South Melbourne to assemble the homeless hygiene packs to prepare for the distribution in the coming months. The operation was controlled with social distancing, masks and hand sanitiser. The packs, containing facemasks, anti-bacterial wipes and personal items both protect and limit the transmission of Coronavirus amongst the homeless [...]
03/06/2020
In a letter to the Archbishop, our members wrote: The Order in SA remains deeply committed to our mission Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum, or “Defence of the faith and assistance to the poor”. Our current challenge is seeking new and contemporary ways to be more ‘hands on’ in our mission’ and in doing so [...]
15/05/2020
After the death of the 80th Grand Master, H.E. Fra’ Ruy Gonçalo do Valle Peixoto de Villas Boas has assumed the functions of Lieutenant ad interim and will remain head of the Sovereign Order until the election of the new Grand Master. Responsible of religious and spiritual matters The Grand Commander assists the Grand Master [...]
13/05/2020
"The Beauty of Jesus Christ: Filling out a Scheme of St Augustine", published in April 2020 is the 75th book written by Fr Gerald O’Collins S.J., who is also the principal chaplain of the Subpriory of the Immaculate Conception. The Beauty of Jesus Christ provides a comprehensive study of Christ's beauty, illustrated from every stage [...]
12/05/2020
The Australian Catholic Medical Association is proud to host the 'Sex, Gender and the Human Person' Virtual Conference on Saturday May 30th. The conference will be co-sponsored by the Australian Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia. Expert speakers across a range of specialties will discuss the medical, [...]
08/05/2020
Dear Members and Friends I wanted to extend my heartfelt hope that you and your loved ones are safe during these challenging times. All of us have been impacted in some way, some more so than others, during this pandemic and I wanted to express my concern and solidarity with you all. The Order of [...]
05/05/2020
Cardinal Becciu: “Example for the Order’s professed and members worldwide” Today the funeral was celebrated of the Prince and 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, who passed away on 29th April in Rome after an incurable disease. In compliance with the restriction measures for [...]
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.
