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14/10/2025
The Order of Malta is founded on a unique and enduring mission: to defend the faith and to serve the sick and the poor. In Australia, this mission is brought to life in a powerful way through the work of the Order’s chaplains, who serve not only as spiritual leaders, but as active participants - [...]
13/10/2025
On Sunday, 12 October, Order of Malta Korea celebrated its inaugural Lourdes Mass, presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung at Jeoldusan Shrine Church in Seoul. The Mass brought together members of the Philippine, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Guadalupe, Mexican, Colombian, and Spanish communities, as well as the Sisters of Bethany House and the [...]
10/10/2025
The Australian Association of the Sovereign Order of Malta is delighted to welcome its newest Knight, Morgan O’Brien, who was recently invested in a moving ceremony held in Auckland, New Zealand. Morgan has been engaged with the work of the Order for over six years. His service has focused on supporting people experiencing homelessness in [...]
06/10/2025
Members from both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, along with attendees from Australia, gathered at the MacKillop Centre in Mission Bay, Auckland, for the annual New Zealand retreat. The weekend was led by Fr Gerard McMorrow, Chaplain of the Order and Retreat Master, and provided a time of reflection, fellowship, and renewal. [...]
02/10/2025
In Timor-Leste, mobile medical services are not merely a convenience — they are a lifeline. With much of the population living in rural and remote areas, access to healthcare is often hindered by geographic isolation, poor infrastructure, and limited health resources. Mobile clinics play a critical role in bridging these gaps, ensuring that vulnerable communities [...]
02/10/2025
New York City, September 2025 — At the Sustainable Development Goals Roundtable 2025, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), global leaders gathered to confront one of the most pressing challenges of our time: transforming dialogue into action for sustainable development. Among the keynote speakers was Order of Malta South Australian [...]
30/09/2025
Our latest newsletter is now available! Download a copy of our October 2025 Newsletter. Want to read the stories online? Visit our News Area. Alternatively, visit our online store, make a donation or enquire about volunteering. Want to stay informed? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get daily updates. Sign up to receive a copy of our newsletter (published 3 times a [...]
16/09/2025
The trip focused on institutional meetings with Ukrainian authorities and medical and psychosocial assistance initiatives for children and veterans Rome, 16 September 2025 - Two days of institutional meetings and visits to humanitarian projects in the field marked the start of the trip to Ukraine by the Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta, Josef D. [...]
16/09/2025
The Nicholas Tonti-Filippini Oration and Dinner will also host a White Mass for healthcare workers and serve as the opening for the national conference for the Catholic Medical Association of Australia. Archbishop Anthony Fisher will deliver this year's oration on the topic of 'Reflections on Evangelism Vitae and Australian Culture- 30 years on' [...]
16/09/2025
This past weekend, the Order of Malta hosted its annual Our Lady of Philermos Mass at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Melbourne, an event deeply rooted in tradition and spiritual significance. The Mass brought together members, volunteers, and friends of the Order of Malta Australia to reflect on both the legacy and 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.
