CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul is inviting everyone to a Sacred Concert on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at the Sacred Heart Church in Nadur Gozo Malta.
Time: 8 pm.
Participating Chevalier Tenor Angelo Muscat and Chevalier Maestro Antoine Mercieca.
The proceeds are going to the mission of Dr. Rev. Raymond Portelli in Iquitos, Peru.
Invite your friends to attend.
Chevalier Joseph Meilak - Grand Prior.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul is inviting everyone to a Sacred Concert on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at the Sacred Heart Church in Nadur Gozo Malta.
Time: 8 pm.
Participating Chevalier Tenor Angelo Muscat and Chevalier Maestro Antoine Mercieca.
The proceeds are going to the mission of Dr. Rev. Raymond Portelli in Iquitos, Peru.
Invite your friends to attend.
Chevalier Joseph Meilak - Grand Prior.
Fund-raising luncheon
Grand Chapter of Melbourne
28 April 2024
Today the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul organized another fund-raising lunch.
It was another success. The food was great and the music by J&C Duo was fantastic as always.
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon, even the kitchen hands came out to dance.
Thank you everyone for your support. Thank you to the helpers.
Next is the feast of St. Peter and Paul
Saturday 29 June 2024.
Mass at St. Martin De Porres Church in Avondale Heights. Mass starts at 2 pm.
Sunday 30 June 2024
Luncheon at the ICKA Club 7 Keilor Park Drive, East Keilor.
Time: 12.30 pm till 5.00.
Book early.
Grand Chapter of Melbourne
28 April 2024
Today the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul organized another fund-raising lunch.
It was another success. The food was great and the music by J&C Duo was fantastic as always.
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon, even the kitchen hands came out to dance.
Thank you everyone for your support. Thank you to the helpers.
Next is the feast of St. Peter and Paul
Saturday 29 June 2024.
Mass at St. Martin De Porres Church in Avondale Heights. Mass starts at 2 pm.
Sunday 30 June 2024
Luncheon at the ICKA Club 7 Keilor Park Drive, East Keilor.
Time: 12.30 pm till 5.00.
Book early.
Confraternity of Knights present books to Ghajnsielem Local Council
BY GOZO NEWS · APRIL 28, 2024
Volumes 1 and 2 covering the history of the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul from 1997 to 2022, have been presented to the Ghajnsielem Mayor Kevin Cauchi by the Grand Prior Joseph Meilak.
The presentation took place at the Ghajnsielem Local Council offices.
Those present were, from left to right, Chev. Peter Ray Said, Treasurer, Chev. Joseph Louis Meilak Grand Prior, Kevin Cauchi, Ghajnsielem Major, Chev. Carmel Saliba Secretary and Chev.Jonathan Vella Chancellor.
BY GOZO NEWS · APRIL 28, 2024
Volumes 1 and 2 covering the history of the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul from 1997 to 2022, have been presented to the Ghajnsielem Mayor Kevin Cauchi by the Grand Prior Joseph Meilak.
The presentation took place at the Ghajnsielem Local Council offices.
Those present were, from left to right, Chev. Peter Ray Said, Treasurer, Chev. Joseph Louis Meilak Grand Prior, Kevin Cauchi, Ghajnsielem Major, Chev. Carmel Saliba Secretary and Chev.Jonathan Vella Chancellor.
Grand Chapter of Malta
18 February 2024
The Grand Chapter of Malta made a donation to Fr. Raymond Portelli MD a missionary priest in Peru.
Well done to our Grand Chapter of Malta.
Photo: Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi presenting a donation to Fr. Raymond Portelli in the presence of Dame Rita Portelli and Dame Antonia Portelli.
18 February 2024
The Grand Chapter of Malta made a donation to Fr. Raymond Portelli MD a missionary priest in Peru.
Well done to our Grand Chapter of Malta.
Photo: Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi presenting a donation to Fr. Raymond Portelli in the presence of Dame Rita Portelli and Dame Antonia Portelli.
5 new Knights join Confraternity of Knights of St Peter & St Paul
BY GOZO NEWS
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The Grand Chapter of Malta held an investiture ceremony in Gozo to coincide with the feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck in Malta.
The ceremony was held at the Office of the Confraternity in Nadur, Gozo.
It was presided by the Grand Prior Chevalier Joseph Meilak and assisted by Chevalier Carmel Saliba and Chevalier Michael Camilleri Cauchi.
Monsignor Rev. Joseph Cauchi opened the ceremony with a prayer.
Five new members took the oath of a Knight of Grace to join the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul.
Photo by Carmel Saliba: L to R Chev. Dr Raymond Bondin, Chev. Mario Cardona, Chev. Jonathan Grech, Chev. Mro. Antoine Mercieca and Chev. Michel Angelo Muscat (Tenor)
BY GOZO NEWS
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The Grand Chapter of Malta held an investiture ceremony in Gozo to coincide with the feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck in Malta.
The ceremony was held at the Office of the Confraternity in Nadur, Gozo.
It was presided by the Grand Prior Chevalier Joseph Meilak and assisted by Chevalier Carmel Saliba and Chevalier Michael Camilleri Cauchi.
Monsignor Rev. Joseph Cauchi opened the ceremony with a prayer.
Five new members took the oath of a Knight of Grace to join the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul.
Photo by Carmel Saliba: L to R Chev. Dr Raymond Bondin, Chev. Mario Cardona, Chev. Jonathan Grech, Chev. Mro. Antoine Mercieca and Chev. Michel Angelo Muscat (Tenor)
CONFRATERNITY OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL
Grand Chapter of Malta
Investiture ceremony
8 February 2024
Group photo L. to R. Standing: Chev. Joseph Meilak, Chev. Ray Bondin, Chev. Mario Cardona, Chev. Jonathan Grech, Chev. Antoine Mercieca, Chev. Angelo Muscat, Chev. Jonathan Vella, Chev. Carmel Saliba.
Sitting: Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi, Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi, Chev. Eddie Vella, Chev. Mons. Joseph Cauchi, Dame Antonia Portelli, Dame Rita Portelli and Chev. Peter Ray Said.
Grand Chapter of Malta
Investiture ceremony
8 February 2024
Group photo L. to R. Standing: Chev. Joseph Meilak, Chev. Ray Bondin, Chev. Mario Cardona, Chev. Jonathan Grech, Chev. Antoine Mercieca, Chev. Angelo Muscat, Chev. Jonathan Vella, Chev. Carmel Saliba.
Sitting: Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi, Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi, Chev. Eddie Vella, Chev. Mons. Joseph Cauchi, Dame Antonia Portelli, Dame Rita Portelli and Chev. Peter Ray Said.
Grand Chapter of Malta
Office: “ Dar l-Imnarja”
December 13 Street.
Nadur, Gozo, Malta.
2 February 2024
The Grand Chapter of Malta donated Hampers to the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus at their convent in Nadur.
Photo with the Sisters from left Chevalier Peter Ray Said, Chevalier Joseph Meilak - Grand Prior, Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi and Chevalier Carmel Saliba.
Office: “ Dar l-Imnarja”
December 13 Street.
Nadur, Gozo, Malta.
2 February 2024
The Grand Chapter of Malta donated Hampers to the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus at their convent in Nadur.
Photo with the Sisters from left Chevalier Peter Ray Said, Chevalier Joseph Meilak - Grand Prior, Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi and Chevalier Carmel Saliba.
Grand Chapter of Malta
Monday 11 December, 2023.
The Grand Prior of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo, Chevalier Joseph Louis Meilak presented the history of the Confraternity Vol. I and II to Ms. Rachel Debattista of the University of Malta.
These publications will be made available in the Junior College Library collection.
Monday 11 December, 2023.
The Grand Prior of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo, Chevalier Joseph Louis Meilak presented the history of the Confraternity Vol. I and II to Ms. Rachel Debattista of the University of Malta.
These publications will be made available in the Junior College Library collection.
Grand Chapter of Malta
8 December 2023.
By Chevalier Joseph Louis Meilak / Grand Prior
Today I had the opportunity to meet the President of the European Parliament, Dr. Roberta Metsola. I presented her with a copy of the history of the Confraternity Volume II.
I also presented a copy to the Minster for Gozo the Hon. Client Camilleri MP.
Website: http://www.knightsofstpeterandstpaul.com/
8 December 2023.
By Chevalier Joseph Louis Meilak / Grand Prior
Today I had the opportunity to meet the President of the European Parliament, Dr. Roberta Metsola. I presented her with a copy of the history of the Confraternity Volume II.
I also presented a copy to the Minster for Gozo the Hon. Client Camilleri MP.
Website: http://www.knightsofstpeterandstpaul.com/
Grand Chapter of Malta
Nadur, Gozo.
14 November 2023
The Grand Chapter of Malta organized a Christmas Mass at the Sacred Heart Church in Nadur.
This was the first function of the Confraternity at the Sacred Heart Church.
The Mass was celebrated by Chevalier Rev. Fr. Joseph Cauchi. A nice number of knights and dames attended the Mass. Afterwards, the members enjoyed a Christmas Dinner at the Fat Rabbit Restaurant.
Congratulations on such a nice celebration, especially for the festive season of Christmas.
The Grand Chapter is also giving away Christmas hampers to the needy.
God bless.
Visit our website: http://www.knightsofstpeterandstpaul.com/
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
CKSPP
Nadur, Gozo.
14 November 2023
The Grand Chapter of Malta organized a Christmas Mass at the Sacred Heart Church in Nadur.
This was the first function of the Confraternity at the Sacred Heart Church.
The Mass was celebrated by Chevalier Rev. Fr. Joseph Cauchi. A nice number of knights and dames attended the Mass. Afterwards, the members enjoyed a Christmas Dinner at the Fat Rabbit Restaurant.
Congratulations on such a nice celebration, especially for the festive season of Christmas.
The Grand Chapter is also giving away Christmas hampers to the needy.
God bless.
Visit our website: http://www.knightsofstpeterandstpaul.com/
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
CKSPP
Grand Chapter of Malta
13 November 2023
Confraternity of Knights present books to Gozo National Library Three books of the history of the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul Vol. 2 covering from 2017 to 2022, have been presented to Ms Elizabeth Ebejer Director Gozo Libraries by the Grand Prior Joseph Meilak.
The presentation took place at the National Library Gozo in Victoria, Gozo.
Those present were, from left to right; Chev. Carmel Saliba Secretary, Mr George Cassar Senior Assistant Librarian, Ms Elizabeth Ebejer, Chev. Joseph Louis Meilak – Grand Prior, Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi – Prior and Chev. Jonathan Vella – Chancellor.
Photo: Chev. Carmel Saliba
13 November 2023
Confraternity of Knights present books to Gozo National Library Three books of the history of the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul Vol. 2 covering from 2017 to 2022, have been presented to Ms Elizabeth Ebejer Director Gozo Libraries by the Grand Prior Joseph Meilak.
The presentation took place at the National Library Gozo in Victoria, Gozo.
Those present were, from left to right; Chev. Carmel Saliba Secretary, Mr George Cassar Senior Assistant Librarian, Ms Elizabeth Ebejer, Chev. Joseph Louis Meilak – Grand Prior, Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi – Prior and Chev. Jonathan Vella – Chancellor.
Photo: Chev. Carmel Saliba
MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA
Melbourne. Australia.
14 October, 2023.
Yesterday, Mary and I were invited to meet with the President of the Republic of Malta, His Excellency George Vella, at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne.
The President is currently visiting the Maltese community in Australia.
It was a very interesting meeting where Mary and I presented H E President Vella a copy of the history of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
President Vella was impressed to hear about the work of the Confraternity here in Melbourne and in Malta.
Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul
550 years of histrory 1471 - 2021
In 1471 Pope Paul II conferred the first investitures of "Knights of St. Peter" or “Cavaliere di San Pietro”, which was an honorific title conferred by the Holy See. This honorary chivalrous investiture from the Holy See is sometimes called the "Speron d’Oro", quite distinct from the Cavalry Knighthoods conferred by various Sovereigns.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli - Grand Master
550 years of histrory 1471 - 2021
In 1471 Pope Paul II conferred the first investitures of "Knights of St. Peter" or “Cavaliere di San Pietro”, which was an honorific title conferred by the Holy See. This honorary chivalrous investiture from the Holy See is sometimes called the "Speron d’Oro", quite distinct from the Cavalry Knighthoods conferred by various Sovereigns.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli - Grand Master
GREAT DAY FOR THE CONFRATERNITY OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL
20 July, 2023.
Today the Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and Dame Mary Portelli had an audience with His Grace the Most Reverend Monsignor Charles Scicluna Archbishop of Malta at the Curia in Floriana.
The Grand Master presented Archbishop Charles Scicluna with copies of the history of the Confraternity.
God bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul
20 July, 2023.
Today the Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and Dame Mary Portelli had an audience with His Grace the Most Reverend Monsignor Charles Scicluna Archbishop of Malta at the Curia in Floriana.
The Grand Master presented Archbishop Charles Scicluna with copies of the history of the Confraternity.
God bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul
MEETING WITH CARDINAL MARIO GRECH
Nadur, Gozo.
Sunday 2 July, 2023.
The Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli Falzon presented the history Volume II to His Eminence Mario Grech during the opening of the Parish Youth Centre in Kercem.
Nadur, Gozo.
Sunday 2 July, 2023.
The Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli Falzon presented the history Volume II to His Eminence Mario Grech during the opening of the Parish Youth Centre in Kercem.
Mass for the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
27 June, 2023.
Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo.
Group photo with the Clergy of the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, including Rev. Fr. Chevalier Peter Mtayamanja and Rev. Fr. Chevalier Joseph Mkinga of Malawi in Africa.
27 June, 2023. Photo by Alessio Sultana.
27 June, 2023.
Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo.
Group photo with the Clergy of the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, including Rev. Fr. Chevalier Peter Mtayamanja and Rev. Fr. Chevalier Joseph Mkinga of Malawi in Africa.
27 June, 2023. Photo by Alessio Sultana.
Grand Chapter of Malta
Office "Dar l-Imnarja" December 13 Street,
Nadur, Gozo. Malta.
Investiture ceremony 28 June, 2023.
Group photo.
Office "Dar l-Imnarja" December 13 Street,
Nadur, Gozo. Malta.
Investiture ceremony 28 June, 2023.
Group photo.
Grand Chapter of Malta
Nadur, Gozo.
28 June, 2023
The Grand Master His Excellency Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and the knights of the Confraternity, entering the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur for the vespers.
Photo by Patrick Coyne.
Nadur, Gozo.
28 June, 2023
The Grand Master His Excellency Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and the knights of the Confraternity, entering the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur for the vespers.
Photo by Patrick Coyne.
Feast of St. Padre Pio in Melbourne
Sunday 15 September, 2019
The feast of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina was held today by the Italian community at the Our Lady of Ta' Pinu Shrine in Bacchus Marsh, Melbourne.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul was invited to take part in the celebration.
Sunday 15 September, 2019
The feast of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina was held today by the Italian community at the Our Lady of Ta' Pinu Shrine in Bacchus Marsh, Melbourne.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul was invited to take part in the celebration.
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Grand Chapter of Malta
Office address: Nadur Gozo.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul Grand Chapter of Malta is based in Nadur, Gozo.
The summer of 2019 was a very busy time for the grand chapter, on two occasions we donated money to missions in Peru.
On Monday 24 June, 2019 the Confraternity donated money to the mission of Rev. Dr. Raymond Portelli a missionary priest in Peru.
On Thursday 15 August, feast of the Assumption of Our Lady the Confraternity donated money to the mission of Bishop Giovanni Cefai MSSP a Maltese prelate
who heads the Territorial prelature
of Santiago Apóstol de Huancané, Peru.
Thanks to the Archpriest of the Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur the Rev. Monsignor Jimmy Xerri, now we have a meeting room in Nadur, that we can use for our memorabilia.
Grand Chapter of Malta
Office address: Nadur Gozo.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul Grand Chapter of Malta is based in Nadur, Gozo.
The summer of 2019 was a very busy time for the grand chapter, on two occasions we donated money to missions in Peru.
On Monday 24 June, 2019 the Confraternity donated money to the mission of Rev. Dr. Raymond Portelli a missionary priest in Peru.
On Thursday 15 August, feast of the Assumption of Our Lady the Confraternity donated money to the mission of Bishop Giovanni Cefai MSSP a Maltese prelate
who heads the Territorial prelature
of Santiago Apóstol de Huancané, Peru.
Thanks to the Archpriest of the Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur the Rev. Monsignor Jimmy Xerri, now we have a meeting room in Nadur, that we can use for our memorabilia.
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul Incorporated was created by H.E. Chev. Peter Paul Portelli O.S.J. in Melbourne in November, 1996 to honour members of the Christian faith for their tireless benevolent work in the community.
The original name was ‘Order of St. Peter & St. Paul’. In 2009 the name had to be changed to ‘Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul Inc. to comply with the wishes of the Catholic Church.
Memories of our Convention in Malta 24 June, 2017.
Photo in the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Nadur, with the saintly Bishop His Excellency the late Mons. Emanuel Barbara OFM. Cap. and Rev. Fr. Manuel Sunaz.
KNIGHTS CONVENTION IN MALTA JUNE 2017
Eve of the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul
Wednesday 28 June, 2017
Nadur. Gozo.
Photo: His Excellency Monsignor Bishop Mario Grech greets the Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli after the vespers in the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur.
The Convention continued on Wednesday 28 June with a meeting at the Town Hall of Nadur, in Gozo, Malta.
Chevalier Grand Chancellor Joseph Coleiro open the meeting by introducing the Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and the delegates.
Some items of interest were presented to the delegates to be approved.
One item of interest was that a candidate must serve as a sister or brother to the Confraternity before he or she is admitted as a knight or dame.
After all the items were presented for approval by the delegates, an investiture ceremony of five candidates took place.
The Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli presided on the ceremony.
Fr. Manuel Sunaz Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Melbourne read the prayer while the candidates repeated after him.
Mary Portelli wife of the Grand Master, Virginia Coleiro, Charles Coleiro, Henrique José Carvalho Ruas and Casimira da Conceição Pereira Ruas took the vow of obedience to the Confraternity and were admitted knights and dames.
A special ceremony to renew the vow of obedience by all the delegates was held and a certificate was presented to all as a momentum for the 20th. anniversary of the Confraternity.
The meeting concluded with a speech by the Mayor of Nadur Dr. Edward Said.
Afterwards the delegates walked to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to meet with the clergy and the bishop of Gozo H.E. Mons. Dr. Mario Grech for the Translation of the Holy relics of St. Peter & St. Paul in a procession to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Eve of the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul
Wednesday 28 June, 2017
Nadur. Gozo.
Photo: His Excellency Monsignor Bishop Mario Grech greets the Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli after the vespers in the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur.
The Convention continued on Wednesday 28 June with a meeting at the Town Hall of Nadur, in Gozo, Malta.
Chevalier Grand Chancellor Joseph Coleiro open the meeting by introducing the Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and the delegates.
Some items of interest were presented to the delegates to be approved.
One item of interest was that a candidate must serve as a sister or brother to the Confraternity before he or she is admitted as a knight or dame.
After all the items were presented for approval by the delegates, an investiture ceremony of five candidates took place.
The Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli presided on the ceremony.
Fr. Manuel Sunaz Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Melbourne read the prayer while the candidates repeated after him.
Mary Portelli wife of the Grand Master, Virginia Coleiro, Charles Coleiro, Henrique José Carvalho Ruas and Casimira da Conceição Pereira Ruas took the vow of obedience to the Confraternity and were admitted knights and dames.
A special ceremony to renew the vow of obedience by all the delegates was held and a certificate was presented to all as a momentum for the 20th. anniversary of the Confraternity.
The meeting concluded with a speech by the Mayor of Nadur Dr. Edward Said.
Afterwards the delegates walked to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to meet with the clergy and the bishop of Gozo H.E. Mons. Dr. Mario Grech for the Translation of the Holy relics of St. Peter & St. Paul in a procession to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul.
