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06/02/2024
Pictured: Confrère Tony Macken and his wife Rosalie at the 2017 National Assembly formal dinner at Customs House Brisbane. It is with much sadness that we share the news that Confrere Antony J. Macken, former President of the Australian Association, died on 20th January 2024. Tony joined the Order in 1997 and amongst his many [...]
01/02/2024
Our latest newsletter is now available! Download a copy of our February 2024 Newsletter. If you wish to be added to our distribution list, please register your details using our online form. Want to read the stories online? Visit our News Area. Visit our online store, make a donation or enquire about volunteering. Tweet
01/02/2024
The words of the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta during the Conference of the Order's Ambassadors held in Rome from 25 to 27 January 2024. Tweet
29/01/2024
On 25th January 2024, Order of Malta members and friends shared an online Rosary for the Repose of the Soul of Confrère Antony 'Tony' J. Macken AM KGCMG(Ob) GCM KCOM, Former President of the Australian Association. Former President Confrère Jim Dominguez KCSG CBE AM KGCMG(Ob) GOM shared a brief Eulogy honouring his dear friend’s exemplary legacy [...]
18/01/2024
Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem is located 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ. It is a state-of-the-art maternity and neonatal critical care centre serving poor and at-risk women, infants, and children throughout the region. It serves without regard to religion, ethnicity, or ability to pay. The running costs of the hospital are heavily subsidised by [...]
18/01/2024
The productive collaboration between the Order of Malta and the Ministry of Defence of the Italian Republic is also to be seen in the aerospace sector, with an initiative involving the Order’s flag with the eight-pointed white cross flying beyond the earth’s borders. In December, on behalf of the Order of Malta’s government, the Receiver […]
05/01/2024
On 28th December 2023, around twenty Order of Malta Members, family, friends, and volunteers, shared the monthly, national Rosary online. New Zealand Hospitaller The Hon Capt. Bevan Killick KMG led prayers for the repose of the soul of His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Stafford Williams ONZ ChStJ, Emeritus Archbishop of Wellington. Prayers were also dedicated to [...]
05/01/2024
On the Wednesday before Christmas Order of Malta volunteers, Maria and Maddie, prepared a Christmas feast for our guests at the Community Care Kitchen in Bondi. On the menu was tempura prawns, cherries and roast Turkey. They even set out Christmas crackers for our guests. The kicthen continues to go from strength to strength with [...]
21/12/2023
As we approach Christmas and the birth of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, HMEH the Grand Master, Fra’ John Dunlap should like to share from the Grand Magistry in Rome His warmest wishes for a holy and Happy Christmas. Tweet
19/12/2023
A Bridge to Hope By Order of Malta Ambassador Michele B. Bowe, GCM Bethlehem is the heart of Christmas. Not that of the North Pole and elves, but the authentic Christian celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. Each December, Manger Square hosts a life-size nativity scene, illuminated by stars and a three-story Christmas [...]
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.
