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24/06/2019
Congratulations to our Members Nick and Byron who recently participated in the Vinnies Sydney CEO Sleepout. The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is a one-night event over one of the longest and coldest nights of the year. Hundreds of CEOs, business owners as well as community and government leaders sleep outdoors to support the many Australians who [...]
20/06/2019
Apply today for January 2020 start! The Permanent Observer Mission of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the United Nations Headquarters, New York City, welcomes young members and volunteers of the Order to apply for full-time unpaid internships. Interns are typically accepted for 3 month periods over the fall, winter and spring/summer months. Our [...]
19/06/2019
A pilgrimage to Lourdes represents one of the most significant moments in the spiritual life of the Order’s members and volunteers, and each year Lourdes dedicates the first weekend in May for the Annual Pilgrimage of the International Order of Malta. For Australians unable to visit Lourdes, Lourdes Day Mass celebrations are held annually in [...]
17/06/2019
In April Monsignor Ante Jozic was badly hurt in a car crash In mainland China. Today we received an update on his recovery: "Monsignor Ante has been making steady progress and has recently moved on from using a walker to getting around on crutches. He is also been able to slowly stand on his feet [...]
17/06/2019
"We truly welcome your coming to cook a BBQ for us " Tierney House resident Rod (pictured right) with Order of Malta volunteer Lachlan. Our volunteers undertake BBQs at Tierney House Homeless service and Gorman House Drug and Alcohol Detoxification unit 3 times a week to socialise with residents. The units are in Darlinghurst and [...]
17/06/2019
In Thailand when one celebrates their birthdays, in addition to receiving gifts, they often give donations or gifts to those who are less fortunate. As part of a birthday celebration on Tuesday 4th June, Adrian Borg-Cardona, Member of the Order of Malta in Thailand, along with friends donated 15,000 diapers to three orphanages and two [...]
17/06/2019
Thanks to our Members, volunteers and donors, 6,000 Coats for the Homeless are being distributed across Australia to rough sleepers. To everyone who has contributed to this project – THANK YOU! We wanted to share some images from the distribution and messages of thanks we have received. • Young Volunteers of the Order of Malta [...]
13/06/2019
In June, Members of the Australian Association congregated in Sydney for the 2019 Biennial Assembly. The theme of the Assembly was ‘Embracing the Challenge’ and the guest speakers at the conference presented compelling and thought provoking insights about challenges facing the Catholic church today. “The Biennial Assembly is the only opportunity for us to congregate [...]
13/06/2019
Original article published in the Catholic Weekly by Peter Rosengren - June 4, 2019. Published with permission. Pictured: Former Prime Minister John Howard and Ian Marshall, Order of Malta President at an an Order of Malta dinner on 1 June. PHOTO: Giovanni Portelli Attempts to remove current exemptions in anti-discrimination laws would only undermine the [...]
13/06/2019
Article from the Catholic Weekly, by Rodrigues - June 5, 2019. Published with permission. Knights gather at St Benedict’s Church in Broadway for the investiture of new members last weekend. PHOTO: Giovanni Portelli Ancient order considers pressing social issues during assembly Former NSW attorney general Greg Smith SC has issued an urgent warning that euthanasia [...]
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.
