Wed 22/02/2023
Various Members and volunteers of the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta lead by the President, Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, responded to the invitation extended to them by Archpriest Canon Karm Busuttil and the Collegiate Chapter of St. Lawrence Collegiate Church in Birgu, to join in the very special liturgy of Ash […]
Sat 11/02/2023
As was customary before the recent pandemic, on the anniversary of the first Appartion of Our Lady to Bernadette in Lourdes, the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta commemorated the International Day of the Sick, once again on 11th February, with a Mass celebrated by Fr Savio Vella, Chaplain of The Order, at […]
Fri 03/02/2023
Holy Mass was celebrated by the Order’s Principal Chaplain, the Rev. Canon Brendan Gatt, in the Oratory of St John’s Co-Cathedral on Friday, 3rd February at 18.30hrs. The President, Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, assisted by the Chancellor, Dr Michael Grech, presided over the investiture ceremony during the Mass. The following individuals were […]
Sat 28/01/2023
Fra’ John Dunlap: “The new Sovereign Council will prove to be strategic in facing today’s great challenges”. The Extraordinary Chapter General, presided over by the Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap and Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi, Special Delegate of the Pope, elected all the members of the Sovereign Council, who will remain in […]
Wed 25/01/2023
Pope Francis: “Thank you because you make yourself available to our brothers and sisters in need”. The Extraordinary General Chapter of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta kicks off today in a religious structure on the outskirts of Rome, after a few days of spiritual reflections. It is presided over by the Lieutenant of the Grand […]
Thu 15/12/2022
The President Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, on behalf of the Maltese Association, formally presented the traditional Christmas Hampers containing foodstuffs and other essentials to representatives of various Charitable Institutes: St Joseph Home Zejtun; Missionaries of Charity; Emigrants Commision; St Rita Home Tarxien; St Patrick`s Home; St Theresa Home Zurrieq; Dar Theresa Spinelli and the Dominican […]
Thu 24/11/2022
The President and Council of the Maltese Association were invited by HG the Metropolitan Archbishop of Malta, Charles Jude Scicluna, to Mass to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination at St John’s co-Cathedral in Valletta. The President Malta, Dr George Vella, and Mrs Vella, the Prime Minister Robert Abela, Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, […]
Sun 20/11/2022
The Volunteers Of The Order had their Fund-Raising Autumn Lunch today at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl Tat-Targa. This well attended event started at 12:00 with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Savio Vella sdb. After Mass, delicious appetisers: Olives wrapped in puff pastry; Sausages with honey and mustard; Caramelised onion & cheddar bites, together with a […]
Sat 12/11/2022
The annual advent retreat for members, prospective members, spouses and volunteers was held today at St Joseph Retreat House in Rabat. The day’s retreat started with the Introductory Prayers – Lauds – led by the preacher Fr. Savio Vells, SDB, whose talks were extremely interesting and appreciated by all. The main theme of the retreat was […]
Sat 22/10/2022
The meeting of the presidents of the Order of Malta’s national associations was held in Krakow, Poland, from 19 to 22 October. Present were twenty-four presidents (or their representatives) of the national associations of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cuba, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Holland, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Scandinavia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, […]
Sat 15/10/2022
The Maltese Association’s National Pilgrimage to the most revered Shrine of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu at Gharb, Gozo, was resuscitated on Saturday 15th October 2022 after a gap of just over 3 years caused by the terrible pandemic that was COVID-19 which just like with so many other activities had disrupted this cherished hospitaller […]
Sun 25/09/2022
Over 60 communicators from 30 different countries met in the Magistral Villa on the Aventine. Two days of workshops, presentations, panels and debates. More than 60 participants representing some 30 countries in which the Order of Malta’s Grand Priories, associations or relief and volunteer corps operate. Not only many Europeans but also delegates from […]
Sat 24/09/2022
Sixteen Maltese Association members and volunteers from the Lourdes Stage Group went to Lourdes this September to do their annual Stage. An added bonus was that the dates coincided with those of confrere Paul Sultana, who joined them for part of the week. It was wonderful to be able to share this experience with him […]
Thu 22/09/2022
The Council of the Maltese Association invited all members and volunteers within the Association’s Canine SAR Team, lead by Team Leader Steve Micallef, to a Reception at Casa Lanfreducci on the evening of Thursday 22nd September 2022. The primary objective of this social gathering was to deepen the already excellent relationship which exists between […]
Thu 15/09/2022
The Maltese Association joined the Grand Magistry in offering the Royal Family of the United Kingdom their sincere condolences on the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For over seventy years, she embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity. She was highly admired and respected worldwide for her dignity, wisdom, grace, her strong commitment […]
'Casa Lanfreducci’ - 2, Pjazza Jean de Valette, Valletta VLT 1104, Malta
