News | Sovereign Order of Malta Switzerland

29.07.2025

Fighting human slavery: Interview with our fellow brother Michel Veuthey on the links between human slavery and child sexual abuse on NTD France

In this interview, our fellow member Mr Michel Veuthey, Ambassador of the Order of Malta to combat human trafficking and Deputy Permanent Observer to the UN in Geneva, sounds the alarm: 50 million modern slaves, child trafficking even in our Western countries, human sacrifices on the altar of artificial intelligence, the collapse of spiritual landmarks… […]

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08.07.2025

The Annual Meeting of the AHOM in Geneva: A festive and convivial gathering

The traditional Annual Meeting of the AHOM took place in Geneva from 20 to 22 June, under bright sunshine. The event was marked by deep spiritual richness and shared joy. The vespers and mass offered moments of great spiritual beauty, enhanced by music that was as moving as it was inspiring. The turnout was remarkable, […]

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25.06.2025

Monastery market Central station Zurich

For the third time, a monastery market was held at Zurich main station on 13 and 14 June, at which we Malteser was also present with a stand this year. Together with around twenty monasteries and religious communities, we were able to use the event to make ourselves known to a wide audience. Information material […]

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17.05.2025

Compesières Mass

The church in Compesières was alive with fervour on Saturday 17 May, as the AHOM and SHOMS celebrated Mass for their families. Around fifty members and their families gathered for a celebration marked by sharing and fraternity, led by Father Fontaine, chaplain of the Geneva section. The mass was particularly beautiful and reflective, thanks in […]

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06.05.2025

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

From 2 to 6 May, the Order of Malta’s 67th international pilgrimage took place in Lourdes, bringing together more than 7,000 participants, including 1,200 sick and disabled people. From Switzerland, we were 323 participants, including 53 sick and disabled people. In this Holy Year 2025, the theme of the pilgrimage was ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. It […]

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23.03.2025

Training weekend for candidates

Ten candidates from Volée 2025/26 experienced an intensive training weekend at Kommende Reiden on 22 and 23 March. Under the direction of Martin v. Walterskirchen, Verena M. Vorwerk, Léonardo Broillet, Michel Veuthey and Jacques Papaux, who passed on their knowledge of the history, structure, tasks and spiritual and international significance of the Order of Malta, […]

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26.08.2024

Help for the Mykolaïv Children’s Hospital

The situation in Mykolaiv in Ukraine remains unstable as the bombing continues to target civilian areas. The hospitals, especially the paediatric hospital, are overloaded. In view of this emergency situation, we reacted quickly and sent a convoy of medical aid. The teams on the ground have confirmed receipt of the relief supplies and express their […]

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18.08.2024

Maltacamp

A testimony of hope and solidarity The Order of Malta’s 39th international camp was far more than just an event. It was a living testimony of hope, solidarity and joie de vivre. Over 500 young people with disabilities and volunteers from 21 countries experienced an unforgettable week in the beautiful surroundings of Valais. The young […]

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09.06.2024

50 years SHOMS

For half a century, the Order of Malta’s Hospitaller Service has been an essential player in solidarity with the most vulnerable in Switzerland. Our 50th anniversary was an occasion to celebrate this marvellous human adventure and to thank all those who support us. To mark this anniversary, we organised a memorable celebration in Einsiedeln. During […]

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