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OFFICIAL PAGE OF THE CONFRATERNITY OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL INC.
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul Under the protection of the first Knights of Christ St. Peter and St. Paul
Under the Patronage of the: Nadur Local Council
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Latest News KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL IN RUSSIA Peter Paul Portelli the Gran Master of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul made the announcement few hours ago. I have the pleasure to announce today that we officially opened a Gran Priory in St. Petersburg in Russia. Professor The Most Reverend Don Alexey Maximilian Yandushev – Rumyantsev became Knight Commander of Honour - Gran Prior for Russia. Prof. The Most Reverend Don Alexey Maximilian Yandushev – Rumyantsev is a Knight of the Association of Saint Sylvester Pope and collaborator of ecclesiastical Charitable Group of the Order of Malta in Russia. Prof. The Most Reverend Don Alexey Maximilian Yandushev – Rumyantsev, already started working for the Confraternity.
I am happy to say, that he is already trying to bring honours to the Confraternity.We congratulate Don Alexey and welcome him to the Confraternity. Photo Prof. The Most Reverend Don Alexey Maximilian Yandushev – Rumyantsev is being greeted by Pope Benedict XVI (Vatican City, 2011)
This is very good news for the Confraternity. This is the fifth branch that we opened this year.
Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul in Africa Easter Sunday 8 April 2012
Today Peter Paul Portelli, the Grand Master of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul, appointed priors for three African nations. Easter Sunday is the most Holy day in the Roman calendar and on this beautiful day, I have the pleasure to announce the opening of new priories in Africa. This just couldn't be a better day for the Confraternity. This is milestone for the Confraternity to have priories in Africa. I am hoping that with the good work of our priories in that continent, we will open more priories in other countries. May the Risen Lord Jesus will bless them to serve God and His people. These are the priors:
Chev. James Gomez Prior for Gambia. Supreme Knight for the Fraternity Order of St. Peter and St. Paul in Gambia. The Fraternal Order of St. Peter and St. Paul of Gambia has confirmed their interest to join the Confraternity. With the blessing of the Risen Lord Jesus, in few years time the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul will spread around the world.
Grand Priory of Nadur New Passion statue on display in St George’s Basilica, GozoBy Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi and his son Chev. Adonai Camilleri Cauchi, at their workshop in Nadur
A new Passion statue that is to be inaugurated for this year’s Holy Week is on display in St George’s Basilica until tomorrow evening, Friday, the 30th of March. The new wooden statue of Christ crowned with thorns, popularly known as L-Accjomu from the Latin words “Ecce Homo” pronounced by Pilate, is once again the fine work of Gozitan sculptors Michael and his son Adonai Camilleri Cauchi, based in Nadur. Chev. Carmel Saliba meet Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz of Brasil
Feast of St. Francis of Paola 2012
From Left: Sam Sposato President of the Calabria Club, Chev. Vince Galtieri, Rev. Fr. Rocco Benvenuto Rector of the Basilica of St. Francis of Paola, Dame Angela Greto Grand Prior International and Peter Paul Portelli Grand Master of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Group photo with the statue and the relic of St. Francis of Paola
New Priory in Toronto - Canada The investiture was held on Friday, 17 February, 2012 at the Office of the Maltese Consulate in Toronto Chev. Joe Sherri takes the oath of a knight, from the Consul of Malta Ms. Ruth Farrugia. The Picture on the wall is of the President of Malta
From Left: Prior Dame Pauline Zahra, Chev. Frank Attard, Dame Carmen Galea, Ms. Ruth Farrugia Consul of Malta, Chev. Joe Sherri and Rev. Fr. Frank Portelli Picnic Day Sunday, 29 January, 2012 The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul in Melbourne, held its Picnic Day, at the Lagoon Park in Keilor. One hundred and twenty financial members came to enjoy a lovely day together. A barbeque lunch was provided for the members plus wine and soft drinks. Most members made cakes and shared them with each other. It was a very lovely and successful day for the Confraternity. We are hoping that the Confraternity in Canada, will also have their own picnic day this year around the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Some of the 120 members that took part in the annual picnic. Grand Priory of Nadur Presentation of money to the mission Last Saturday, 21 January, The Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo, donated a sum of 300 dollars to the mission of Fr. Raymond Portelli. Fr. Raymond is a missionary priest at St. Martin De Porres in Peru. Chevalier Michael Camilleri Cauchi presented the money on behalf of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul. In his speech Chev. Camilleri Cauchi said that the money was raised by the Grand Priory in Melbourne. He added that the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul is spreading around the world with branches in Australia, Nadur, Gozo, Canada, Austria and Croatia. Also present were Chevaliers, Adonai Camilleri Cauchi, Carmel Saliba, Hon. Minister Dr. Chris Said, Hon. Minister Giovanna Debono, Joseph Curmi, Guzi Zerafa, Mgr. Rev. Sam Pace and Can. Rev. Karm Portelli.
Chevalier Michael Camilleri Cauchi is presenting the cheque to Fr. Raymond Portelli
Photos by Chev. Adonai Camilleri Cauchi. From left: Fr. Raymond Portelli, Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi and Chev. Carmel Saliba.
Grand Priory in Melbourne The Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul in Melbourne are holding their annual Picnic at the Lagoon Park, Keilor, on Sunday, 29 January, 2012. A record number of members are expected to attend. The picnic commences at 10.00 a.m. There will be a BBQ lunch and plenty of Vino. Priory of South Australia
Gran Priory in Nadur Gozo
Chevaliers of the Confraternity of St Peter and St Paul (from left Michael Camilleri Cauchi, Andrew Muscat, Charlie Borg, Carmel Sailba, Dame Maria Natoli, Grand Master Peter Paul Portelli, Dame Giovanna Debono, Andrew Muscat, Joseph Zerafa and Adonai Camilleri Cauchi. Photo: Mario Saliba. Tomorrow Saturday, 21 January, 2012, the Priory in Nadur, Gozo, will present a donation of $300 to Fr. Raymond Portelli, a missionary priest of St. Martin De Porres in Peru. Fr. Raymond Portelli will receive the honour " Gieh in-Nadur " at a Civic Reception at the Nadur Town Hall, from the Nadur Local Council. Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi will present the money on behalf of the knights of St. Peter and St. Paul. All the knights and dames are invited for the presentation. Priory in Toronto - Canada
The Prior Dame Pauline Zahra will admit three new knights to the Confraternity. They are: Carmen Galea, Joe Sherri and Frank Attard Priory in Graz - Austria The Prior of Graz in Austria Hans-Günter Stiegner, is expected to visit Melbourne in March and meet with the Council of the Confraternity.Old News Feast of St. Gregory the Great Patron Saint of Vizzini, Sicily. 20 November, 2011 The Confraternity of Chivalry of St. Peter and St. Paul was invited to take part in the celebrations of the feast of St. Gregory the Great, Patron Saint of Vizzini, Catania, Sicily. The Mass took place at St. Paul's Church in Coburg, Melbourne, at 11.00. The church is dedicated to St. Paul but there is images of St. Peter and Paul as one can see in the background of the church. There is also few images of the insignia of St. Peter and St. Paul, the sword and the keys. The church was full for the celebration. Well done Chev. Frank Di Blasi and his committee for such a well organised feast.
Photo: The church is packed for the celebration of the feast of St. Gregory The Great Patron Sanit of Vizzini. The Chevaliers of St. Peter and St. Paul in the front rows.
Photo from left: Rev Sean O'Connell PP. Chev. Saverio Greto, Chev. Vincenzo Galtieri, Dame Maria Andronaco, the statue of St. Gregory The Great, Grand Prior International Dame Angela Greto, Grand Master Peter Paul Portelli, Chev. Salvatore Ignaccolo, Chev. Frank Di Blasi. Front: Carmen Galtieri and Dame Serina Ignaccolo Feast of Our Lady of Tears of Siracusa Sunday, 20 November, 2011 The feast of Our Lady of Tears of Siracusa was held in Melbourne yesterday at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The celebration was presided by H.E. Mgr. Salvatore Pappalardo Archbishop of Siracusa and H.E. Mgr. Denis Hart Archbishop of Melbourne. A procession after the mass took place around the Cathedral grounds. The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul was invited to take part in the celebrations.
The Knights and Dames of St. Peter and St. Paul led by Grand Master Peter Paul Portelli, Grand Prior International Dame Angela Greto and Deputy Grand Prior Chev. Mato Verkic.
H.E. Mgr. Salvatore Pappalardo Archbishop of Siracusa leading the procession
Priory of Toronto - Canada Prior Dame Pauline Zahra is happy yo announce the following candidates for knighthood. Frank Attard, Joe Sherri and Carmen Galea Priory of South Australia Prior Chev. Frank Scicluna and Deputy Prior Chev. Carmelo Farrugia are happy to announce the following candidates for knighthood. Joseph Monsigneur, Charles Zarb, Mary Saliba and Jane Agius . Chev. Carmelo Farrugia Confraternity of St. Peter and St. Paul in South Australia
Chev. Carmelo Farrugia, joined his Melbourne colleagues in the celebrations of the Madonna Di Montevergine in Newton, South Australia. The celebration took place on Sunday 25 September, 2011 Prior Chev. Frank Scicluna was overseas at the time. “When I received the Knight of the Order of St Peter and St Paul in 2006, I thought that was the biggest achievement, he says. Carmelo Farrugia ... delighted with Order of Australia Medal. DESPERATE to join the Maltese Army, a 14-year-old Carmelo “Charlie” Farrugia forged his parents’ signatures and went to fight for his country. After only six weeks of basic training, he became 1128 Boy Soldier Farrugia of the Royal Malta Artillery. Along with other soldiers in his regiment, eight of them boys, he was posted to Malta’s Fort St Elmo, in 1943. Nearly 70 years on, Mr Farrugia, now 82, continues to serve the Maltese community from his home in Windsor Gardens. Mr Farrugia was this week awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to veterans and their families through the Maltese Sub-Branch of the South Australian RSL.
Fr. Luciano Rocchi OFM Cap. 60 th. Anniversary of the priesthood 25 September, 2011 Fr. Luciano said "You are wearing a very nice garment.....respect it"
From the left: Chev. Mario Sabatini, Grand Master Peter Paul Portelli, Fr. Luciano Rocchi, Dame Domenica Sabatini and Dame Maria Andronaco Celebrations of St. Peter and St. Paul in Melbourne 2011 Saturday 25 June, 2011
The procession in the Ballroom
The picture of St. Peter and St. Paul is carried in the Ballroom
The Melbourne Confraternity posing for the photo, with the picture of St. Peter and St. Paul
Classy ladies enjoy the festivities
Sisters on the left: Dame Maria Andronaco and Dame Domenica Sabatini
Maltese and Italians enjoy the "Briju" merriment
Sitting on the left: Naduri Charlie Meilak with wife Grace and friends
Jimmy Vella and family
The Italian connection having a great time
Maltese from Rabat Malta enjoys the festivities
Standing: Joe Curmi and family and Andrew Buttigieg and family
Standing fifth from the left: Chev. Joe Zammit and friends
Dancing the night away
The Maltese United Brass Band plays during the merriment with the replica of the Nadur Basilica in the background Priory in Canada Pauline Zahra becomes Dame Congratulations
Picture of Pauline Zahra during the Multicultural Festival in Carassauga, Canada Pauline Zahra became the sixth Prior of the Confraternity of St. Peter and St. Paul. Born in Hamrun, Malta Pauline will lead the new Priory in Canada. Pauline Zahra has been honoured for her tireless work in the Maltese community of Canada and her commitment on Radio Nadurjana.
KNIGHTS AND DAMES OF THE CONFRATERNITY Grand Priory in Melbourne Seat of the Confraternity International Investiture Sunday, 3 June, 2011 at St. Martin De Porres Church, Avondale Heights
GRAND PRIORY ON THE MALTESE ISLANDS Seat in Nadur - Gozo - Malta Investiture held on Wednesday, 3 August, 2011 at the Nadur City Hall
From left: Chev.Michael Camilleri Cauchi, Chev. Andrew Muscat, Chev. Charlie Borg ( Melbourne ) Chev. Carmel Saliba, Dame Maria Natoli, Grand Master Peter Paul Portelli ( Melbourne ) Dame Hon. Giovanna Debono, Chev. Andrew Muscat Pisani, Chev. Joseph Zerafa and Chev. Adonai Camilleri Cauchi. Not in the photo: Grand Prior Hon. Dr. Chris Said, Chev. Mgr. Rev. Salv Pace, Chev. Can. Rev. Karm Portelli, Chev. Mgr. Rosario Borg and Chev. Joe Curmi
KNIGHTS AND DAMES OF THE CONFRATERNITY Grand Seat International in Melbourne
BUS TRIP TO BRIGHT AND ALBURY May 2011
Images from the Heart Foundation Fund Raiser Sunday 13 March, 2011 at Club Italia, North Sunshine - Melbourne
Feast of St. Francis of Paola
The Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul were the only Order invited to take part. No other Italian Order was allowed to take part. Seen below Chev. Saverio Greto on the left and Chev. Vincent Galtieri as Guards of Honour with the statue of St. Francis of Paola. Hundreds of Italians came from far as Dandenong to celebrate the feast of St. Francis. The Mass was accompanied by the St. Anthony's Choir and the procession was accompanied by the Banda Bellini. The Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul are expecting to double the number of Knights and Dames in Malta this summer. The Priory in Nadur is working on the nominations of candidates for the investiture. The Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul are also planning to open a Priory in Italy. Founded by Naduri Peter Paul Portelli in 1996 the Confraternity is well respected in the Italian community. It is an honour to know that there is so much respect for the Confraternity by the community and the management of the Calabria Club.
CONFRATERNITY ANNUAL PICNIC 2011 at Lagoon Park, Keilor 26 January, 2011
Group Photo
FEAST OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL 2010 Annual Dinner Dance held at the Melrose Melbourne Reception and Convention Centre Tullamarine
SOLEMNITY OF ST. PETER AND PAUL IN AVONDALE HEIGHTS 2010 The Solemnity of St. Peter and Paul was celebrated yesterday, at St. Martin De Porres parish in Avondale Heights. The mass was celebrated by Fr. Tony Kerin Parish Priest and assisted by Francis Dalton and Luigi Buccarelli the Master of Ceremonies. Retired Fr. Ron Merrick who celebrated 60 years as a priest was also present. The ceremony started with the bells of the Nadur Church playing on CD and then the Antifona Petrus Apostolus also on CD before the entrance hymn. The procession in the church was led by Les Tarczon carring the Vatican flag followed by Cav. Saverio Greto with the Mace. The mass was said in Italian and English because its normally the Italian mass. After the Holy Communion the investiture of the new Knights and Dames in the Confraternity took place. Fr. Tony Kerin read the prayer and blessed the new members. After the mass a procession took place around the church and finished in the parish hall, were the Maltese United Brass Band played some popular marches including the Letter A. A concert took place after the band. Coffee and cakes were available to everyone. It was a very colourful and solemn celebration and it was nice to see the Parish Priest and his assistants taking part in the procession something that doesn't happen elsewhere. The new Knights and Dames who were invested this yesterday are Maria Andronaco, Teresa Dimauro, Teresa Mammone, Domenica Sabatini, Mario Sabatini, Ante Grasic, Catherine Portelli, Rosa Tornese and Emilio Tornese. The side altar that you see in the photos is portable and belongs to the Confraternity. I like to thank fr. Tony Kerin Parish Priest for his kindness and support....Peter Paul Portelli
COUNCIL OF THE CONFRATERNITY IN MELBOURNE - AUSTRALIA
Sitting from left: Saverio Greto (Macer) Angela Greto Grand Prior, Peter Paul Portelli Grand Master and Cav. Frank Di Blasi Deputy Grand Prior. Yesterday the Council of the Confraternity of St. Peter and Paul celebrated the approval by the Vatican of the organization. This is a big achievement to have the Confraternity approved by the Holy See, Peter Paul Portelli told the members of the Council. The name was changed last year from Order of St. Peter and St. Paul to Confraternity to comply with the request of the Catholic Church in Rome. This year two Dames from the Sovereign Order of Santa Maria of Jerusalem will be invested in the Confraternity of Knights and Dames of St. Peter and St. Paul. The investiture will take place during the Solemn Mass in honour of the the two great apostles, on Sunday, 4 July, at St. Martin De Porres Parish Church, in Avondale Heights, in Melbourne.
Members Picnic at Lagoon Park, Keilor Sunday, 21March, 2010
Bus Trip to Bright, Albury and Corowa Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May 2010
Enjoying a good glass of wine
A happy group of people that came on the trip Images Dinner Dance Feast 2009 at Club Italia
Feast Dinner Dance 2008
STANDING OF THE CONFRATERNITY
SEAT OF THECONFRATERNITY IN MELBOURNE Peter Paul Portelli, Angela Greto, Saverio Greto,Vince Galtieri, Les Tarczon, Robert Mammarella, Lucy Fiamengo, Suzi Fanjek, Dominik Vogl, Sydney Vas, Bishop Mark Colerige, Luise Breier, Salvatore Ignaccolo, George Aquilina, Romeo Cini, Eddy Abraham, Rita Saliba, Hans Roleff, Ljiljana Goja, Sergio Marusic, David Connolly, Mira Bacelj, Josip Petruzalek, Ivan Skratulja, George Saliba, Lillian Calleja, Vince Calleja, Theresa Stroubinger, Stefan Romaniw, Alfred Asciak, Andreas Kratsis, Bernard O'Connor, Bruno Klepp, Dieter Bajzek, Ernest William Sigley, Fred Wolske, Jairo Nascimento, Leonard Harkin, Joseph Caf, Joseph Vella, George Seitz, Victor Aquilina, Mary Louise Anastasi, George Aquilina. Joseph Zammit and Frank Di Blasi, Maria Andronaco, Teresa Di Mauro, Teresa Mamone, Catherine Portelli, Ante Grasic, Mario Sabatini, Domenica Sabatini,Rosa Tornese, Emilio Tornese. Note: There is two knights whose name is George Aquilina. GOZO PRIORY
Rev. Karm Portelli, The Hon. Dr. Chris Said, Mgr. Salv Pace, Joe Zerafa, Andrew Muscat and Joe Curmi PRIORY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Nick De Luca (State Consul)- Italian, Thomas Ban- Vietnamese, Marijan Ljubicic- Croatian, Gerard Murphy- Irish, Kevin Barr- Australian, Mervyn Nathaniel- Indian, Charlie Portelli - Maltese, Graham Pittaway- English, Frank Nattalotto- Italian, Patrick Hopkins- Burmese, Filex Calleja- Maltese, Colin Caputo- Italian, Michael Meerward - Australian, Neville Watson, Antonino Sanfilippo KNIGHTS IN AUSTRALIAN STATES Sam Mifsud, Frank Scicluna, Carmelo Farrugia, Alfred Flask PRIORY IN CROATIA His Excellency Bishop Mile Bogovic ( Gospic ) PRIORY IN AUSTRIA Hans Stiegner ( Graz )
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Chev. Fr. Joao Kambayala Prior for Angola.
I am deeply grateful for the excellent work that you and other members of the Confraternity do for charity, and for your faithfulness and closeness to the church.
The Knights and Dames of St. Peter and St. Paul yesterday, took part in the celebrations in honour of St. Francis of Paola, patron saint of Calabria. The celebration was held at the Calabria Club in Bulla near Tullamarine International Airport.
Picture standing from left: Rosa Tornese, Emilio Tornese, Salvatore Ignaccolo, Les Tarczon ( Secretary), Vince Galtieri Deputy Grand Prior ( Treasurer) and Joe Zammit.
