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 […]
Sat 17/12/2022
Over 200 children were hosted to a Christmas Party at the Grand Hotel Excelsior on Thursday 8 December at 16:30. This year marks the 14th anniversary of the party. . Around 25 members and volunteers, led by the Hospitaller, served the abundant party food. Free flowing drinks together with cake, cookies and marshmallows, coffee and […]
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 […]
Sat 10/12/2022
The funeral of Venerable Bailiff Fra’ John Edward Critien, Grand Prior of Rome, who died on 3 December at the age of 73, was held this morning at St Lawrence Collegiate church in Birgu. The members of the Maltese Association, led by their President, HE Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, took part in […]
Sat 03/12/2022
Grand Prior of Rome and former member of the Sovereign Council With great sadness, the Grand Magistry announces the passing of Fra’ John Edward Critien. Grand Prior of Rome and former member of the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta, he died today in the Magistral Palace at the age of 73. The Lieutenant […]
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 […]
Thu 13/10/2022
Holy Mass was today celebrated at St Ursula Monastery in Valletta at 6:30 pm, to commemorate the feast of the founder of the Order of Malta, Blessed Gerard. This feast, which is so dear to the Maltese Association, started with a procession from the sacristy to the church, which was led by the President, Marchesino […]
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 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 […]
Sat 03/09/2022
Pope Francis today promulgated the new Constitutional Charter (Italian version attached) and Code of the Order of Malta and appointed a provisional Sovereign Council. The Constitutional Charter and Code, the texts of which are available here, enter into force today. With the oath taken this afternoon in the Magistral Palace during the Sovereign Council in the presence of […]
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