Central Southern Region Hospitaller: Noel Mifsud KMG and Damian Wyld KMG I thank my God whenever I think of you, and every time I pray for you all, I always pray with joy – Philippians 1:3-5
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South Australian members embraced the invitation from Rome to publicly celebrate the National Day of the Order and speak about the work of the Order. 24
he Grand Master, H.M.E.H. Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto encouraged members of the Order of Malta to engage in active, hands-on involvement in service of the sick and poor and defence of the faith. This challenge echoed the words of the Holy Father in 2019 to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. The following report from activities by members of the Central Southern Region in 2019 is a celebration of such hands-on work, prayer and service.
Elections of the Australian Association of the Sovereign Order of Malta The 2019, newly elected members were reminded of their responsibility and deep commitment to service. The Central Southern Region extends a vote of thanks to the outgoing National Executive and our Regional Hospitaller Confrère Damian Wyld for their service and humble leadership. We also thank Confrère Andrew Evans who continues to serve as Treasurer for South Australia.
Member news Regional Chaplain Monsignor Robert Aitken celebrated his 90th birthday on 25 May 2019. In sadder news, Confrere Professor Ivan Shearer AM, RFD, passed away on 22 July 2019 together with Confrère Dr Bob Britten-Jones AO on 8 May 2019. We pray their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Congratulations to Confrère, The Hon Gregory Crafter AO, who together with Confrère James Varghese AM, was awarded the Orders’ Cross of Commander pro Merito Melitensi on 24 November 2019, following the Decree Motu Proprio of the Grand Master on 7 November 2019.
Snapshot 2019 Events: Coats for the Homeless The Western Australia Members in Perth distributed 600 coats for the homeless along with regional centres of Mandurah, Albany, and Kalgoorlie. Confrère Phil Wyld coordinated the distribution of 450 coats in South Australia to urban and rural areas. 2019 film night More than 200 people attended the annual Order of Malta Film Night in November, which raised $4283.79 to support the Coats for the Homeless project. Funds raised will pay for 171 coats to be distributed in 2020. We were deeply appreciative 2019 Australian Hospitaller
