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2024 News

  • Sat 12/10/2024

    World Day of the Order – Ta’ Pinu National Pilgrimage

    The World Day of the Order for the year 2024 was celebrated by the Maltese Association through the 33rd National Pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu at Gharb in Gozo. This event has become a fixture in the calendar of events of the Association, and though it involves a lot of […]

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  • Thu 10/10/2024

    New President and Council of the Maltese Association

    During the AGM and elections held recently at Casa Lanfeducci,  the President and Council Members of the Maltese Association, elected for the period June 2024 – June 2027 and confirmed by the Sovereign Council meeting of 10 October 2024 in Rome,  are the following: President Comm. Dr Michael GRECH Knight of Magistral Grace _______________________ Vice-President Mrs […]

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  • Sun 06/10/2024

    Gozo Youth Camp 4-6 October 2024

    A Celebration of Joy, Unity, and Unforgettable Moments The Gozo Youth Camp, organised under the auspices of M.A.S.M.O.M., was a weekend like no other—filled with laughter, friendship, and a profound sense of community. Held at Lourdes Home, Ghajnsielem, Gozo, the camp truly showcased what can be achieved when hearts and minds come together with a […]

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  • Fri 04/10/2024

    First Friday Mass 4-10-2024

      Following the summer recess, the Association held its First Friday Mass on the 4th October. Mass was celebrated by the Association’s Principal Chaplain, the Very Rev. Mgr Brendan Gatt for the repose of the souls of the late Dowager Princess Ruffo di Calabria, Dame Elizabeth Cremona, Dr. Jaime Cremona and Mrs. Elda Bonnici. H.E. […]

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  • Thu 03/10/2024

    October Youth Camp 2024 – Thursday

    Preparations for the October Youth Camp are in full swing to welcome our dear Guests for the October Youth Camp weekend taking place between the 4th-6th October at Lourdes Home in Ghajnsielem, Gozo. Members of the organising committee traveled to Gozo in the morning to begin setting up for a weekend full of activities designed […]

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  • Sun 22/09/2024

    Lourdes Stage – 2024

      A group of 18 members and volunteers from the Maltese Association departed Malta on Saturday, 21st September, to Lourdes for the annual Stage. Benna and Joe Mangion had already traveled ahead, bringing the total number of participants to 20. This year, two new members, Victoire Borg Manche and Stephen Gatt, were welcomed to the […]

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  • Sat 21/09/2024

    Independence Day 60th Anniversary

    The Association was invited to the Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Malta’s Independence by the National Festivities Committee. Pontifical High Mass was celebrated by His Grace the Metropolitan Archbishop Mgr. Charles J. Scicluna at 9.30 a.m. . . This was followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Photos credit: […]

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  • Sun 08/09/2024

    Mass of Thanksgiving 8 September

    Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving to commemorate the Victory of the Great Siege of 1565 was celebrated by The Very Reverend Monsignor Joseph Bajada at 9.30 a.m. at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. This was followed by the singing of the Te Deum.

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  • Sat 07/09/2024

    Mass de Requiem – 7 September 2024

    Members of the Maltese Association led by the President-elect, Dr Michael Grech, gathered in the sacristy of St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta on Saturday 7th September at 8.00 am for the traditional Mass de requiem offered for those members of the Order and Maltese who gave their life in the defence of Christianity during the […]

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  • Sun 11/08/2024

    International Summer Camp 11-18 August 2024

    Every summer, since 1984, the Order of Malta organizes a joyful holiday camp for around 500 young people from 18 to 35 years old with disabilities and their volunteer helpers of 25 different countries in Europe and beyond. This year, between the 11th to the 18th August, Switzerland and Liechtenstein will be hosting guests and […]

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  • Sun 21/07/2024

    First Aid Courses by CISOM

    CISOM visited Malta and Gozo once again between 19 and 21 July and several courses were instructed to members and volunteers of the Maltese Association of the Order. The courses were held at Lourdes Retreat House in Ghajnsielem, Gozo. First Aid, BLS-D and Emergency Childbirth Courses were presented to around fifteen Maltese and Gozitan volunteers […]

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  • Sun 23/06/2024

    Feast of St John the Baptist – Investiture and awards ceremony

    On the occasion of the feast of St John the Baptist, the Patron Saint of our Order, Pontifical High Mass was celebrated by His Grace the Metropolitan Archbishop of Malta, Mgr. Charles Jude Scicluna at St John’s Co-Cathedral on Sunday, 23 June 2024 at 9.30 a.m. Following Mass, an investiture and awards ceremony took place […]

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  • Sun 09/06/2024

    Annual Votive Lamp Pilgrimage to St Paul’s Grotto

    The 64th Votive Lamp Pilgrimage commenced at 17.55hrs with a procession from St Paul’s Basilica to the Sanctuary of St. Publius, where Archpriest Fr. Joe Mizzi read a short history of the votive lamp and said some prayers. The participants then processed back to St. Paul’s Church, during which the votive lamp was borne by […]

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  • Mon 03/06/2024

    80th Lourdes Patients Tea Party

    The 3rd June marked an important milestone in the organisation of the Lourdes Patients Tea Parties which are regularly held by the Maltese Association, under the loving guidance of Dame Victoire Borg Manche’ and her team. It was in fact the 80th such event.  In the touching words of Dame Borg Manche’ : “I am […]

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