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, […]
Fri 21/10/2022
The Association was invited by the Mother Prioress and the cloistered sisters of the Monastery of St Ursula to Holy Mass celebrated by His Grace the Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday 20th October 2022 – the day before the feast of St Ursula. The Mass was transmitted live on television […]
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 […]
Fri 14/10/2022
The Corpo Italiano Soccorso Ordine di Malta (CISOM) and the Order of Malta Volunteers in Gozo (OMVG) recently signed a twinning agreement. The deal is meant to strengthen the relationship between the volunteers in Gozo and the well-equipped Italian relief corps of the Order of Malta in Sicily. As part of the agreement a project […]
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 22/09/2022
The Council of the Maltese Association invited all members and volunteers within the Association’s Canine SAR Team, lead by Team Leader Steve Micallef, to a Reception at Casa Lanfreducci on the evening of Thursday 22nd September 2022. The primary objective of this social gathering was to deepen the already excellent relationship which exists between […]
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 […]
Thu 08/09/2022
Pontifical High Mass of Thanksgiving to commemorate the Victory of the Great Siege of 1565 and the Nativity of Our Lady was celebrated at 9.30a.m. by the His Grace the Metropolitan Archbishop of Malta, Mgr. Charles Jude Scicluna, assisted by other members of the Reverend Clergy. This was followed by the singing of the National […]
'Casa Lanfreducci’ - 2, Pjazza Jean de Valette, Valletta VLT 1104, Malta
