Sat 31/05/2014
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta organised its annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Ta’Pinu on Saturday 31st May. The Maltese Association invited many patients and residents from various hospitals and homes for this activity. The Chancellor of the Maltese Association of the Order Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata led the Members of the […]
Tue 27/05/2014
Great thanks goes to Louisette and confrere Peter Sant Manduca, who are always so kind and willing to welcome the Maltese Association and our special friends with wide open arms every time we turn to them. The May tea party took place on the beautiful terrace of their residence in Mdina. It was a beautiful […]
Tue 20/05/2014
The Maltese Association Lourdes personnel were invited to an afternoon tea party very kindly organized by the cloistered nuns of our Order. Helpers were warmly welcomed into the parlour hall of the Monastery by big warm smiles worn on the glowing faces of our delightful nuns. The delicious homemade refreshments, baked by the Sisters […]
Fri 02/05/2014
2nd – 6th May Maltese Association Pilgrimage Director Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata A great achievement can only be completed through magnificent teamwork. That is exactly what I experienced this year. I am most honoured, and deeply moved, to have, once again, been the director of the Maltese Association’s pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. However, […]
Thu 24/04/2014
With the Lourdes Pilgrimage taking place in a few days, Patients, helpers and pilgrims gathered at St Ursula’s Monastery in Valletta for a special Mass in preparation for Lourdes. Before Holy Mass, all Personnel met the Pilgrimage Director Daniel de Petri Testaferrata who in brief pointed out the overall responsibilities. He also spoke about […]
Tue 15/04/2014
The Maltese Association’s monthly afternoon tea-parties for our past Lourdes patients continue to give a lot of happiness and respite to our dear friends. These get-together events are also so very rewarding for the helpers themselves. This month’s tea party brought together both old and young patients ! who are all so very dear […]
Sun 13/04/2014
One hundred and thirty malades and helpers attended the pre-Lourdes familiarization fund raising lunch at the Radisson Blu Hotel St Julians. For some weeks, work has been steadily building up at Casa Lanfreducci and now with departure just two weeks away, it was time to gather together pilgrims, malades and helpers so friendships and […]
Sat 05/04/2014
The annual Lenten Retreat of the Order of Malta was held from Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th April at Mount St. Joseph Retreat House in Targa Gap. The Lenten meditations were led by Rev. Fr Edward Mercieca SJ. The main theme of the Retreat was “Finding God in all things and all things in […]
Tue 01/04/2014
A friend is a push when you have stopped, a chat when you are lonely and a smile when you are sad… We try to make our special friends the Sick feel loved and important. The bond developed between the patients and our helpers during the pilgrimage is a very special and profound one, […]
Wed 19/03/2014
As has been customary for the past few years, on the feast of St Joseph the Worker, a group of Maltese Association members and volunteers joined a good number of other generous souls from various commercial companies to redecorate a couple of church-run institutions housing persons in need. That meant a new adventure for […]
Wed 05/03/2014
Without fail, the Archpriest and Collegiate Chapter of the St Lawrence Church in Birgu very kindly invite the Order to participate in the Ash Wednesday service. Members of the Maltese Association gathered at the Santa Scolastica Monastery at 5.45 p.m. for the translation of the revered Reliquary of the Holy Face of Christ in […]
Tue 25/02/2014
A group of ‘Our Lords the Sick’ have once again been treated with a pleasant and relaxing afternoon at the luxurious Hotel Corinthia San Gorg in St Julians. Teas, coffees and other beverages together with a delicious spread of a variety of sandwiches, cheese cakes and sweets were flowing all through the afternoon, served […]
Wed 19/02/2014
The Monuments Men For the fourth consecutive year, the Maltese Association organised a social/fundraising evening for its members at the InterContinental Hotel. Meeting up in a relaxed atmosphere on such events always enhances in a healthy and positive way the membership to strengthen old and new friendships between each other. A warm welcome speech […]
Sat 01/02/2014
Eve of the Feast of Candelmas Maltese Association members led by President Philip Farrugia Randon, processed into the Oratory, for the occasion with families and guests of the persons being invested and decorated. The ceremony was most ably conducted by the Chancellor of the Maltese Association , Marchesino Comm. Daniel de Petri Testaferrata with the […]
Mon 27/01/2014
The 27th January afternoon was another special and beautiful occasion to remember. A sizable number of patients and Lourdes Personnel met up at the Radisson Blue Resort in St Julians. The hotel staff were so obliging and attentive in making sure that everyone was being served and is well fed. The Radisson prepared a […]
'Casa Lanfreducci’ - 2, Pjazza Jean de Valette, Valletta VLT 1104, Malta
