Wed 18/02/2026
Tradition has it that the ceremony of Ash Wednesday started in the 11th century drawing on Jewish fasting traditions. Indeed, ashes have been part of worship as from the time of the Old Testament, ashes representing mortality, mourning and penance.
Sat 14/02/2026
The Maltese Association of the Order of Malta continued with its tradition of celebrating the International Day of the Sick by inviting several of “Our Lords the Sick” to hear Mass at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy at San Pawl tat-Targa followed by
Fri 06/02/2026
The Church of the Circumcision of Our Lord, also known as the Church of the Jesuits in Valletta is considered the oldest and largest church built between 1593 and 1609 by the Order of the Jesuits. It was built to house the Collegium Melitense as the
Thu 05/02/2026
It is with immense sadness and sorrow that we inform you about the demise, early this morning, of our most beloved confrère, and Emeritus President, Dr. Philip Farrugia Randon. Philip was admitted into the Order in 2000 and took his Promise of
Sun 01/02/2026
The President of the Maltese Association, Dr Michael Grech and the Council of the Maltese Association were invited by His Grace the Archbishop, Mgr. Charles Jude Scicluna and the Curia to attend the Pontifical Mass celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of
Sat 31/01/2026
The magnificent painting by Caravaggio of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist at the Oratory of St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta looked down upon the members of the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta as they gathered to prepare
Thu 29/01/2026
The Grand Master, Fra’ John Dunlap, received this morning the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, at the Magistral Palace in Rome. The courtesy visit provided an opportunity for an update on the activities of the Order of Malta,
Sun 11/01/2026
The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV graciously invited the Sovereign Order of Malta and other institutions for an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the 10th of January 2026. His Holiness wished to personally thank all those who rendered a service in
Tue 30/12/2025
The pilgrimage to Lourdes that takes place every year in the first days of May entails a lot of work by the Hospitaller, Dame Karen Miller, and many other members of the Order and members of VOTO, the volunteers of the Order. But the connection with
Sun 28/12/2025
His Grace the Metropolitan Archbishop of Malta, Mgr Charles Jude Scicluna, invited members of the Maltese Association to attend Mass celebrated at the Cathedral at Mdina, bringing to a close, the Jubilee Year of Hope. Dr Michael Grech, President,
Wed 24/12/2025
Benvenuto Tisi, detto GAROFALO Ferrara, 1476 circa – 1559 Adoration of the Shepherds, oil on panel, cm 47 x 32 Borghese Gallery, Roma The President, Council, Members and Volunteers of the Maltese Association wish you all a Happy Holy Christmas
Wed 24/12/2025
Members and Volunteers of the Maltese Association of the Order, and their families, enjoy the privilege of hearing the Christmas Eve Mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral. The former Conventual Church of the Order during their time in Malta is indeed a
Wed 24/12/2025
22nd December 2025 Dear Confrères and Consoeurs, dear Volunteers and Friends, As we approach the celebration of Christmas, I wish to extend my heartfelt greetings to each one of you. I also take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for your
Wed 24/12/2025
From the Grand Magistry in Rome, I extend Christmas blessings and good wishes to Knights and Dames, members, friends, and volunteers, and to all our supporters and benefactors. Without the selfless and valuable contributions of your time, resources,
Mon 15/12/2025
Every year, come Christmas, the generosity of members of the Association is never missing from making itself present. Thus, this year, again, the President of the Association, Dr Michael Grech, assisted by the Hospitaller, Dame Karen Miller, was
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