23.03.2025
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, […]
26.08.2024
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 […]
18.08.2024
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 […]
09.06.2024
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 […]
05.05.2023
Fra’ John Dunlap has been elected Prince and 81st Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Lieutenant of the Grand Master at the moment of his election, 66-year-old Fra’ John Dunlap, a Canadian, is the first Professed Knight from the Americas to be elected as head of the Order of Malta. The Council Complete […]
18.12.2021
Malteserhospitaldienst Schweiz in cooperation with the Swiss Association organised two camp weeks in Sarn, Graubünden, in October 2021 for children and young people from Germany who were severely affected by the flood disaster in July. The camps offered the children and young people long-awaited normality and recreation.
25.10.2021
H. Em. Cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, introduced the papal encyclical “Fratelli tutti” to the members of the Order of Malta. The letter, which is critical of the capitalist economy and focuses on the primacy of the fraternity among all people, gave rise to committed discussions. The […]
09.10.2021
Spiritual recollection at the Abbey of Hauterive. Candidates for the 2021/2022 round met on September 10 and 11 at the Abbaye d’Hauterive. Bishop Alain de Raemy shed light on the theme: “The psalms…. immodesty “no limit” as a school of prayer
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