Maltese Association

Order of Malta

2015 News

  • Thu 23/07/2015

    Summer Barbeque for Underprivileged Families and Persons with Special Needs

      [su_quote cite=”Mark Hopkins”]The essential elements of giving are power and love – activity and affection – and the consciousness of the race testifies that in the high and appropriate exercise of these is a blessedness greater than any other[/su_quote]   Over 200 persons were invited to this lovely evening barbeque where an abundant array […]

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  • Sat 11/07/2015

    CHILDREN’S SEASIDE PICNIC

      100 special children were entertained to a delightful and happy day by the sea in St Paul’s Bay. The children did not fail to indulge and enjoy barbequed food and drinks during the little short breaks they attempted to take whilst playing with each other in the sea! The Missionaries of Mother Theresa every […]

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  • Sun 28/06/2015

    ORDER OF MALTA EMBASSY RECEPTION

      The Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Malta, H.E. Ing Umberto Di Capua and Mrs Di Capua very kindly invited Maltese Association members along with other friends and guests to a reception to celebrate the Feast of St John the Baptist, the Patron Saint of the Order of Malta. The function took place […]

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  • Tue 23/06/2015

    Commemorative Mass at Fort St Elmo

      Members of the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta were invited to participate at a Commemorative Mass at the recently restored Fort St Elmo. This was one of the first official events held at the Fort since its extensive renovation, and marks the start of the official commemorations of the Great Siege of […]

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  • Mon 22/06/2015

    A.G.M. and Elections

      Members attended the Annual General Assembly and Elections which took place at our Headquarters, Casa Lanfreducci, Valletta. The General Assembly started with the traditional Holy Mass celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Victory. Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, who was uncontested, became the 8th President of the Maltese Association of the Order […]

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  • Sun 21/06/2015

    INVESTITURE CEREMONY

      In the Oratory of St John’s Co-Cathedral An Investiture and Decoration Ceremony took place in the Oratory of St John’s Co-Cathedral. Maltese Association Principal Chaplain, Mgr Lawrence Gatt was assisted by the Ecclesiastical Master of Ceremonies, Mgr Paul Vella.     The ceremony was conducted by Comm. Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, Chancellor of […]

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  • Sun 21/06/2015

    CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

      The Feast of St John the Baptist is one of the high lights of the Maltese Association’s annual calendar. The Church celebrated the Feast of St John the Baptist with a Pontifical High Mass lead by H.G. The Archbishop Mgr Charles Scicluna and members of the Cathedral Chapter. Prof. Ugo Leone Minister Counsellor at […]

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  • Sat 20/06/2015

    Translation of the Relic of St John the Baptist – Xewkija Gozo

      Members of the Maltese Association were present at the Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Xewkija, the Spiritual Seat of the Order in Gozo and joined in the celebrations of the annual feast of our Patron Saint, St John the Baptist. The Translation Procession around the streets of Xewkija, with the Relic, […]

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  • Wed 17/06/2015

    FIFTH ORCHESTRAL CHARITY CONCERT AT ST JOHN’S CO-CATHEDRAL

      followed by a Reception in the Ambassador’s hall at the Auberge de Castille The Orchestral Charity Concert has become an annual event in the Calendar of Activities of the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta. This yearly event is held to mark the Feast Day of St John the Baptist, Patron Saint of […]

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  • Tue 09/06/2015

    LOURDES PATIENTS TEA PARTY AT THE SANT MANDUCA RESIDENCE IN MDINA

      [su_quote cite=”Joel Osteen”]When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance[/su_quote]       Our appreciation goes to Louisette and confrere Peter Sant Manduca, who unfailingly are so kind and eager to welcome the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta and its special friends with […]

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  • Fri 05/06/2015

    First Friday Mass

      Holy Mass was celebrated at 6.30 p.m., at Our Lady of Victory Church. Mass was celebrated by The Rev. Mgr Lawrence Gatt. After Mass light refreshments were served at Casa Lanfreducci.  

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  • Sat 30/05/2015

    ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF TA’ PINU SANCTUARY IN GOZO

      The Maltese Association of the Order of Malta held its Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary in Gozo on Saturday 30th May where about 250 patients and elderly from Malta and Gozo were accompanied by members of the Order and volunteers to spend a lovely day together. The weather was beautiful […]

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  • Wed 27/05/2015

    TEA PARTY FOR LOURDES PERSONNEL AT ST URSULA MONASTERY

      [su_quote cite=”John Eldredge”]Just like sunshine affects others, when the life of Jesus invades your life, you become a loving person. The effect on others is amazing.[/su_quote]   The cloistered nuns of our Order once again very kindly organized a lovely afternoon tea party for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Personnel at St Ursula Monastery. Helpers were […]

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  • Sun 24/05/2015

    ANNUAL VOTIVE LAMP PILGRIMAGE TO ST. PAUL’S GROTTO

      Once again members of Maltese Association joined in the Votive Lamp procession in Rabat. This tradition had started in 1960 when Grand Master Fra Angelo de Moyana, accompanied by the Maltese Association, presented to St Paul’s Grotto a silver votive lamp in the form of a galley of the Order. As in previous years, […]

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