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The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Churches dedicated to our Patron Saints Peter and Paul.
In the August issue of the newsletter we started connecting with churches dedicated to our Patron Saints Peter and Paul.
Today I have the pleasure to present to you the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Philadelphia
Watch the film here: https://youtu.be/0tMUTE_KUA4
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is located at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the east side of Logan Square in Philadelphia. It was built from 1846-1864 and was designed by Napoleon LeBrun – from original plans by the Reverend Mariano Muller and the Reverend John B. Tornatore – with the dome and Palladian facade designed by John Notman added after 1850.[2] The interior was largely decorated by Constantino Brumidi.
The cathedral is the largest Catholic church in Pennsylvania, and was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The cathedral has been the site of two papal Masses, one celebrated by Pope John Paul II in 1979, and the other by Pope Francis in 2015. The current rector of the cathedral is the Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill.[3
Readers are requested to send us information about Catholic churches dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul to publish here.
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HISTORY BOOK ON SALE
In June this year, the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul published a History Book to mark the occasion of the 20th. Anniversary 1997-2017.
The books were printed on the eve of the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur.
Read about the Papal Order of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul in 1520.
Anyone who wish to buy a copy, can visit the Bargate Bookshop in Victoria, Gozo.
Triq Giorgio Borg Olivier, Victoria VCT2418, Malta. Phone: +356 2155 8645
The cost is 15 Euros donation to charity. Plus postage outside Malta.
In June this year, the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul published a History Book to mark the occasion of the 20th. Anniversary 1997-2017.
The books were printed on the eve of the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur.
Read about the Papal Order of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul in 1520.
Anyone who wish to buy a copy, can visit the Bargate Bookshop in Victoria, Gozo.
Triq Giorgio Borg Olivier, Victoria VCT2418, Malta. Phone: +356 2155 8645
The cost is 15 Euros donation to charity. Plus postage outside Malta.
HISTORY BOOK ON SALE
The first book of the Confraternity to mark the 20th. Anniversary was published on the 28 June, for the occasion of the convention in Malta.
Read the history of the Papal Order of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Copies of the book are on sale at a cost of €15 or $20 Aust. plus postage.
If you wish to purchase a copy write to us at: grandmaster.knightsstpeterpaul@gmail.com
Anyone who wish to buy a copy, can visit the Bargate Bookshop in Victoria, Gozo.
Triq Giorgio Borg Olivier, Victoria VCT2418, Malta. Phone: +356 2155 8645
The cost is 15 Euros. Plus postage outside Malta.
CONVENTION 2017 IN MALTA
The Convention in Malta was very successful with 45 delegates attending most of the major events.
The delegates came from Melbourne Australia, Germany, Portugal, Bulgaria and Malta.
The Convention started on Saturday, 24 June, 2017 with a solemn Mass by His Excellency Bishop Mons. Emanuel Barbara OFM Cap of Malindi Kenya, in the Basilica of St. Peter & St. Paul.
After the Mass the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul donated money to his mission in Kenya. Money was also donated to Fr. Dr. Raymond Portelli a missionary priest in Peru.
Group photo with H.E. Bishop Mons. Emanuel Barbara after the Mass.
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.
H.E. Mons. Dr. Mario Grech Bishop of Gozo greets the Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli after the Vespers in the Basilica dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, 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.
H.E. Mons. Dr. Mario Grech Bishop of Gozo greets the Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli after the Vespers in the Basilica dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo. Malta.
Photos from the Convention in Malta
Saturday 24 June 2017 Solemn Mass by Bishop H.E. Mons. Emanuel Barbara OFM Cap.
Wednesday 28 June, 2017 procession from the Sacred Heart Church to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul and Vespers led by H. E. Bishop Mons. Mario Grech of Gozo.
Saturday 24 June 2017 Solemn Mass by Bishop H.E. Mons. Emanuel Barbara OFM Cap.
Wednesday 28 June, 2017 procession from the Sacred Heart Church to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul and Vespers led by H. E. Bishop Mons. Mario Grech of Gozo.
Hymn of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Chevalier Paul Callus
Noble aims and understanding
a commitment to be fair
rules by which we are united,
inspiration, trust, we share.
Under the protection
of the Saints Peter and Paul,
Humble, honest, caring
yet in faith we’re walking tall.
Working to serve others
who are helpless and in need
Striving to be caring,
with God’s help we shall succeed.
Notwithstanding place and distance
we are reaching far and wide;
race or language are no hindrance
Christ will be our trusted guide.
Under the protection
of the Saints Peter and Paul,
Humble, honest, caring
yet in faith we’re walking tall.
Working to serve others
who are helpless and in need
Striving to be caring,
with God’s help we shall succeed.
Let us strive and be inspired
by our mutual Christian aims,
being loyal to ideals;
of true love spreading the flames.
Under the protection
of the Saints Peter and Paul,
Humble, honest, caring
yet in faith we’re walking tall.
Working to serve others
who are helpless and in need
Striving to be caring,
with God’s help we shall succeed.
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Paul Callus ~ May 2017
Chevalier Paul Callus
Noble aims and understanding
a commitment to be fair
rules by which we are united,
inspiration, trust, we share.
Under the protection
of the Saints Peter and Paul,
Humble, honest, caring
yet in faith we’re walking tall.
Working to serve others
who are helpless and in need
Striving to be caring,
with God’s help we shall succeed.
Notwithstanding place and distance
we are reaching far and wide;
race or language are no hindrance
Christ will be our trusted guide.
Under the protection
of the Saints Peter and Paul,
Humble, honest, caring
yet in faith we’re walking tall.
Working to serve others
who are helpless and in need
Striving to be caring,
with God’s help we shall succeed.
Let us strive and be inspired
by our mutual Christian aims,
being loyal to ideals;
of true love spreading the flames.
Under the protection
of the Saints Peter and Paul,
Humble, honest, caring
yet in faith we’re walking tall.
Working to serve others
who are helpless and in need
Striving to be caring,
with God’s help we shall succeed.
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Paul Callus ~ May 2017
The Gozo Convention
By Chevalier Paul Callus – Safi Malta
May 2017
We have gathered here in Gozo
Where it is our main intention
To be meeting, get acquainted
And be part of the Convention.
There are members from Australia,
German, also Portuguese,
Some are hailing from Bulgaria
And of course, local Maltese.
At Imġarr we are residing;
The Grand Hotel faces the sea.
A full programme is awaiting
The threat of boredom there won’t be.
After speeches down to business
Points presented and compared,
All are open to discussion
Members’ views then wisely shared.
At the sanctuary, Ta’ Pinu,
Mass is offered – a thanksgiving.
Ample time for cruise and folk shows
Relaxation and sightseeing.
Nadur next for the church service
For the feast to Peter-Paul
Taking part in the procession:
An experience to enthral.
By Chevalier Paul Callus – Safi Malta
May 2017
We have gathered here in Gozo
Where it is our main intention
To be meeting, get acquainted
And be part of the Convention.
There are members from Australia,
German, also Portuguese,
Some are hailing from Bulgaria
And of course, local Maltese.
At Imġarr we are residing;
The Grand Hotel faces the sea.
A full programme is awaiting
The threat of boredom there won’t be.
After speeches down to business
Points presented and compared,
All are open to discussion
Members’ views then wisely shared.
At the sanctuary, Ta’ Pinu,
Mass is offered – a thanksgiving.
Ample time for cruise and folk shows
Relaxation and sightseeing.
Nadur next for the church service
For the feast to Peter-Paul
Taking part in the procession:
An experience to enthral.
The Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
From left: Dame Teresa Mamone, Chev. Sydney Vas, Chev. Rev. Fr. Manuel Sunaz Chaplain, Chev. Vincenzo galtieri Deputy Grand Master, Chev. H.E. Peter Paul Portelli Grand Master, Dame Angela Greto Grand Prior International, Chev. Joseph Coleiro Grand Chancellor, Secretary to the Grand Master, Dame Domenica Sabatini Treasurer, Chev. Mario Sabatini Assistant Treasurer, Dame Gail Vas Secretary, Chev. Ange Kenos.
3 Chaplains of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul and a bishop will be visiting Nadur.
The Grand Master of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul, Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli, announced this week that three Chaplains of the Confraternity will be visiting Nadur for the Convention. They will be taking part in the celebrations in the Basilica during the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Bishop Emanuel Barbara will be visiting Malta from Kenya to celebrate Mass for the knights on Saturday 24 June, 2017.
Prior Chevalier Fr. Antonio Martin of Portugal is celebrating Thanks Giving Mass at Ta' Pinu Sanctuary on Wednesday 28 June, before the opening of the Conference at the Calypso Hotel in Marsalforn. Afterwards the Conference moves to the Town Hall of the Nadur Local Council for the investiture of new knights, before all the knights and dames attend the celebration of the Translation of the Holy Relics in the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Some 40 knights and dames are making the trip to Malta from The Philippines,Germany, Bulgaria, Portugal and Melbourne. They will be greeted by the Chancellor of the Grand Chapter of Malta Chevalier Eddie Vella and Grand Prior Sub Deacon Dennis Mifsud.
The Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Melbourne Chevalier Fr. Manuel Sunaz Parish Priest of St. Paul in West Sunshine will accompany his compatriot the Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of the Philippines Chevalier Fr. Victor Mateo in the convention in Malta.
The Grand Master of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul, Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli, announced this week that three Chaplains of the Confraternity will be visiting Nadur for the Convention. They will be taking part in the celebrations in the Basilica during the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Bishop Emanuel Barbara will be visiting Malta from Kenya to celebrate Mass for the knights on Saturday 24 June, 2017.
Prior Chevalier Fr. Antonio Martin of Portugal is celebrating Thanks Giving Mass at Ta' Pinu Sanctuary on Wednesday 28 June, before the opening of the Conference at the Calypso Hotel in Marsalforn. Afterwards the Conference moves to the Town Hall of the Nadur Local Council for the investiture of new knights, before all the knights and dames attend the celebration of the Translation of the Holy Relics in the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Some 40 knights and dames are making the trip to Malta from The Philippines,Germany, Bulgaria, Portugal and Melbourne. They will be greeted by the Chancellor of the Grand Chapter of Malta Chevalier Eddie Vella and Grand Prior Sub Deacon Dennis Mifsud.
The Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Melbourne Chevalier Fr. Manuel Sunaz Parish Priest of St. Paul in West Sunshine will accompany his compatriot the Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of the Philippines Chevalier Fr. Victor Mateo in the convention in Malta.
HE IS RISEN
Happy Easter.
May the Lord Jesus bless us all.
The Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul in it's meeting of 21 March 2017, approved the nominations of Mary Portelli as Dame of Grace, Antonino Giarrusso as Knights Commander of Grace, Andreas Günther Rademacher as knight of Grace and Nathaniel Barton as Knights of Grace.
Congratulations to all.
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
a. Convention in Malta 23 - 30 June, 2017.
b. Investiture ceremony program for the Grand Chapter of Germany 20 - 23 July, 2017.
c. Registration form for the investiture in Germany.
See programs below.
a. Convention in Malta 23 - 30 June, 2017.
b. Investiture ceremony program for the Grand Chapter of Germany 20 - 23 July, 2017.
c. Registration form for the investiture in Germany.
See programs below.
| convention_2017_on_malta_updated_jc_170204[37902]_4_feb._17..pdf |
| programme_for_investiture_in_germany_[46303].pdf |
| registration_form_for_investiture_in_germany.pdf |
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Knights convention in Malta.
During our Convention in Malta, the Confraternity is celebrating the 20th anniversary of our organization and the 1950th anniversary of the martyrdom of our Patron Saints Peter and Paul.
Opening of the convention:
Saturday, 24 June, 2017.
H.E. Msgr. Bishop Emanuel Barbara OFM. Cap. of the Diocese of Malindi in Kenya, will celebrate Mass for the Confraternity in the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo.
The Chaplain of the Confraternity in Melbourne Chevalier Fr. Manuel Sunaz, is planning to attend the convention and assist in the Mass.
A banner is being made in Italy to be blessed at the opening of the week long convention.
FEAST OF ST. PAUL IN WEST SUNSHINE - MELBOURNE
The feast of St. Paul was held on Sunday 19 February, 2017 at St. Paul's Parish Church in Glengala Road, West Sunshine.
Bishop Mark Edwards presided in the Holy Eucharist, he was assisted by Fr. Manuel Sunaz Chaplain of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul and Parish Priest and Fr. Louis.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul was invited to take part.
A procession with the statue of St. Paul took place after the Mass.
Group photo with Bishop Mark Edwards and Fr. Manuel Sunaz Chaplain of the Confraternity.
The feast of St. Paul was held on Sunday 19 February, 2017 at St. Paul's Parish Church in Glengala Road, West Sunshine.
Bishop Mark Edwards presided in the Holy Eucharist, he was assisted by Fr. Manuel Sunaz Chaplain of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul and Parish Priest and Fr. Louis.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul was invited to take part.
A procession with the statue of St. Paul took place after the Mass.
Group photo with Bishop Mark Edwards and Fr. Manuel Sunaz Chaplain of the Confraternity.
Grand Chapter of Malta
Grand Prior Chevalier Dennis Mifsud ordained Sub Deacon.
On Saturday 14 January, a Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite was solemnly celebrated in the Collegiate Basilica of Nadur as a thanksgiving to God for the conferral of the Tonsure, the institution of the Lectorate and the ordination to the Sub-Diaconate of Dennis Mifsud who hails from Nadur.
Picture: Sub Deacon Dennis Mifsud on the right.
Grand Prior Chevalier Dennis Mifsud ordained Sub Deacon.
On Saturday 14 January, a Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite was solemnly celebrated in the Collegiate Basilica of Nadur as a thanksgiving to God for the conferral of the Tonsure, the institution of the Lectorate and the ordination to the Sub-Diaconate of Dennis Mifsud who hails from Nadur.
Picture: Sub Deacon Dennis Mifsud on the right.
Grand Chapter of Malta
The Grand Chapter of Malta had it's meeting and Dinner at the Grand Hotel in Gozo on Thursday, 8 December, 2016.
The Chancellor Chevalier Eddie Vella commented, I am pleased to inform you that we had a successful meeting last Thursday 8th December at the Grand Hotel which was followed by dinner.
Minutes of the previous meeting were signed, and there were no matters arising out of minutes.
Item 3 was interesting in that:
1. I updated our members of the banner, the medals and the dress code that you and I agreed upon for the great occasion coming next June.
2. I introduced Charles and Virginia Coleiro as our new Brother and Sister after their having been introduced by Grand Chancellor Chevalier Joseph Coleiro, and recommended by me to the Supreme Council to be accepted and form part of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul. I informed members present that the Supreme Council had approved my request.
3. Dennis Mifsud, our Gran Prior will be ordained sub deacan for the parish of the byzantine church in Valletta. Dennis will then on the 14th January, 2017 will have his feast in the Basilica of Nadur. It is envisaged that in June 2017, he will be invested Deacon.
4. I referred members to your news letter giving details of functions that are expected to take place next June. I distributed a copy of the list of our foreign nights and dames who will be coming to Malta. I specifically requested all present to take note that on June 24th, we will be having our next meeting after which we will proceed to t the Basilica to hear mass being celebrated by Bishop Emanuel Barbara.
Item 4: Fund raising. I again expressed concern that other than the raffle for the hamper I obtain from Vini e Capricci and a donation of euro 10 each all members should be making an effort to generate some funds. I as usual will be capping up the amount considerably. I intend to donate all the money I am paid by the Malta Football Association for serving as Matches Inspector.
Item 5: Other Matters. I showed our members the certificate that was presented to me by the Grand Chancellor Chev. Joe Coleiro on your good self in commemoration of his visit to Malta.
We than proceeded to dinner.
The Grand Chapter of Malta had it's meeting and Dinner at the Grand Hotel in Gozo on Thursday, 8 December, 2016.
The Chancellor Chevalier Eddie Vella commented, I am pleased to inform you that we had a successful meeting last Thursday 8th December at the Grand Hotel which was followed by dinner.
Minutes of the previous meeting were signed, and there were no matters arising out of minutes.
Item 3 was interesting in that:
1. I updated our members of the banner, the medals and the dress code that you and I agreed upon for the great occasion coming next June.
2. I introduced Charles and Virginia Coleiro as our new Brother and Sister after their having been introduced by Grand Chancellor Chevalier Joseph Coleiro, and recommended by me to the Supreme Council to be accepted and form part of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul. I informed members present that the Supreme Council had approved my request.
3. Dennis Mifsud, our Gran Prior will be ordained sub deacan for the parish of the byzantine church in Valletta. Dennis will then on the 14th January, 2017 will have his feast in the Basilica of Nadur. It is envisaged that in June 2017, he will be invested Deacon.
4. I referred members to your news letter giving details of functions that are expected to take place next June. I distributed a copy of the list of our foreign nights and dames who will be coming to Malta. I specifically requested all present to take note that on June 24th, we will be having our next meeting after which we will proceed to t the Basilica to hear mass being celebrated by Bishop Emanuel Barbara.
Item 4: Fund raising. I again expressed concern that other than the raffle for the hamper I obtain from Vini e Capricci and a donation of euro 10 each all members should be making an effort to generate some funds. I as usual will be capping up the amount considerably. I intend to donate all the money I am paid by the Malta Football Association for serving as Matches Inspector.
Item 5: Other Matters. I showed our members the certificate that was presented to me by the Grand Chancellor Chev. Joe Coleiro on your good self in commemoration of his visit to Malta.
We than proceeded to dinner.
Group photo after the dinner.
From left: Charles Coleiro, Virginia Coleiro, Chev. Joe Zerafa, Chev. Michael Camilleri Cauchi, Chev. Carmel Saliba PRO, Chancellor Chev. Eddie Vella, Grand Prior Chev. Dennis Mifsud, Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi, Dame Sue Ellen Bugeja and Dame Carmen Cefai.
Papal Apostolic Blessing
INVITATION TO JOIN
If you are a genuine humanitarian person with skills of leadership and you wish to join our most respected Confraternity of Knights, you can write to us for more information.
To know more about us, you are requested to visit our ABOUT page.
Furthermore you will be requested to send us your curriculum vitae.
Your curriculum vitae will be assessed by the Advisory Board before it goes to the Supreme Council for a decision to be made on your application.
Write to: grandmaster.knightsstpeterpaul@gmail.com
If you are a genuine humanitarian person with skills of leadership and you wish to join our most respected Confraternity of Knights, you can write to us for more information.
To know more about us, you are requested to visit our ABOUT page.
Furthermore you will be requested to send us your curriculum vitae.
Your curriculum vitae will be assessed by the Advisory Board before it goes to the Supreme Council for a decision to be made on your application.
Write to: grandmaster.knightsstpeterpaul@gmail.com
New members in the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
In the meeting of the Supreme Council of Thursday 20 October, 2016, the Members approved two new knights Chevalier Andreas Stephan Wagner of Germany and Chevalier Francesco Ventura of Italy. Gabriele Neuen was appointed Dame for the Grand Chapter of Germany.
In the meeting of the Supreme Council of Thursday 20 October, 2016, the Members approved two new knights Chevalier Andreas Stephan Wagner of Germany and Chevalier Francesco Ventura of Italy. Gabriele Neuen was appointed Dame for the Grand Chapter of Germany.
Dame Gabriele Neuen Chevalier Andreas Stephan Wagner Chevalier Francesco Ventura
Grand Chapter of Germany Grand Chapter of Germany Grand Chapter of Italy
Grand Chapter of Germany Grand Chapter of Germany Grand Chapter of Italy
KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL
Grand Chapter of Germany
Some of the knights and dames of the Grand Chapter of Germany in their new mantle.
From left: Dame Brigitte Gellert, Chevalier Dr. Gerhard Ficker Deputy Grand Prior, Chevalier Professor Lothar Gellert Grand Prior and Dame Christine Gellert.
Well done.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
The feast of Our Lady of Fatima was organized by the Maltese Cultural
Centre and the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
It was held on Sunday, 16 October, 2016, at the Maltese Cultural Centre in Albion. Melbourne.
It was a very solemn celebration fit for the Queen of heaven.
The celebration started with the Holy Rosary and after each decade the Ave Maria was sung by the Resurrection Parish Choir of Kings Park.
This followed by a Mass celebrated by Fr. Emanuel Adami MSSP.
The was truly a beautiful celebration to honour the Virgin Mary of Fatima.
Photos by Mary Portelli.
The feast of Our Lady of Fatima was organized by the Maltese Cultural
Centre and the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
It was held on Sunday, 16 October, 2016, at the Maltese Cultural Centre in Albion. Melbourne.
It was a very solemn celebration fit for the Queen of heaven.
The celebration started with the Holy Rosary and after each decade the Ave Maria was sung by the Resurrection Parish Choir of Kings Park.
This followed by a Mass celebrated by Fr. Emanuel Adami MSSP.
The was truly a beautiful celebration to honour the Virgin Mary of Fatima.
Photos by Mary Portelli.
CONFRATERNITY OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL
Central Italy Earthquake Appeal
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul with the support of ICKA Club has raise over $15,000 to the earthquake Appeal.
Many thanks to all those involved in the preparation and setting of the hall, preparation of the food, cooking, sponsors, donors, performers, etc.
It was a lot of hard works from many people but the end result is very satisfactory.
Thank all once again.
The money will be sent to the bishop of the diocese effected by last month's earthquake.
Collar chain of the grand master
Photo: The Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli with the new collar chain.
Photo: The Grand Master H.E. Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli with the new collar chain.
Grand Chapter of Germany
Photo: The Grand Prior of Germany Professor Chevalier Lothar Gellert with the new mantle. Professor Chevalier Lothar Gellert is Assistant to the Vice Grand Master for Europe Professor Chevalier Jose M. Ferreira Coelho.
Photo: The Grand Prior of Germany Professor Chevalier Lothar Gellert with the new mantle. Professor Chevalier Lothar Gellert is Assistant to the Vice Grand Master for Europe Professor Chevalier Jose M. Ferreira Coelho.
Dear Confreres and friends of the Confraternity,
Central Italy Earthquake Appeal
Bishop of Ascoli: 'Don't abandon us. We have nothing left'
These were the words of Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole of Ascoli Piceno.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Peter Paul Portelli: Grand Master of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
Dear friends, It has been written since the first knights were invested in the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul: The primary purpose of the Knights and Dames is to serve God and His people.
Now is the time to prove the Almighty Father who we really are.
Now more than ever we really need to prove who we really are, if we are knights of words or knights of Christ.
Now is the time to show how brave we are or we are just title collectors.
Now is the time to show what we are made of, if we are really good Christians.
The horrible earthquake that happened in central Italy on Wednesday was made by mother nature. I am pretty sure that God didn’t want this to happen.
If people don’t die from earthquakes, if people don’t suffer and die from sickness, if people don’t die??? This world would be perfect.
What will happen then.
Now is the time to help the people of central Italy in these terrible moments.
If we are truly brave knights of Christ, we should stand up and help.
Now is the time to serve God and his people.
The Grand Chapter of Melbourne is organizing a Luncheon on Sunday 25 September, to raise money for the Earthquake Appeal.
Only the knights of Melbourne can send their donations to the Chapter at my address.
Chevalier Eddy Abraham of Melbourne has donated $100 to the Appeal.
Please send the money direct to Bishop S.E. Mons. Giovanni D`Ercole on behalf of your chapter.
S.E. Mons. Giovanni D`Ercole
Vescovado, Piazza Arringo 10/c,
63100 Ascoli Piceno, Italia.
God help the people of Central Italy.
Your humble servant.
Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
Autumn Marie Slover
Young bright candidate for the chapter Kentucky Autumn Marie Slover.
Young bright candidate for the chapter Kentucky Autumn Marie Slover.
Chevalier Werner Hartmann
The Confraternity regret the passing of our esteem knight Chevalier Werner Hartmann of Austria.
May he rest in peace.
The Confraternity regret the passing of our esteem knight Chevalier Werner Hartmann of Austria.
May he rest in peace.
The keys represent St. Peter. Jesus gave the keys of heaven to St. Peter, saying. "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." The Roman sword represents St. Paul. The sword is a common attribute of Saint Paul ... The sword is a reminder of the means of his martyrdom – he was beheaded in Rome in 67 AD. The black Maltese cross represents the knighthood. |
In the coat of arms, the keys represent St. Peter and the sword represent St. Paul. The upside down cross on top of the crown represent how St. Peter was crucified. The crown represents St. Peter and St. Paul as the Princes of the Apostles. The solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honour of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on 29 June. |
WHY A CONFRATERNITY NOT AN ORDER OF KNIGHTS
The name was changed from the Order to the Confraternity in 2010 in accordance with the normal practice of the Roman Catholic Church.
The name was changed from the Order to the Confraternity in 2010 in accordance with the normal practice of the Roman Catholic Church.
His Holiness Pope Francis
MESSAGE FOR THE FEAST OF STS . PETER AND PAUL
From Fr. Manuel Sunaz
Parish Priest of St. Peter Chanel, Deer Park. Melbourne.
Chaplain of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Grand Chapter of Melbourne.
Some Christian groups claim that Christianity is a religion of the book. According to them it is only founded on the Bible- “Sola Scriptura”. But they forgot that Jesus did not write anything and certainly not a book. Instead he called the disciple and wrote in their hearts. Jesus later sent disciples to proclaim His good news and not a book for people to study. That is why we celebrate the feasts the apostles the feasts of saints who were people who live, love and care like Jesus.
Today we celebrate the martyrdom of Sts Peter and Paul two great Apostles of Jesus, two important pillars of the church. We in the confraternity carry the names of Sts Peter and Paul and as such we try to convey that we wish to emulate their passion for the mission. Through this confraternity we discern together the calling of Christ for us in our world today. Our commitment to the confraternity is not only a mtter of membership but one of discipleship. Like Peter and Paul we believe we are called to witness the values of the Gospel too in our world today, even if only in our small way. God bless you and Happy feast day to all.
Fraternally yours,
Fr Manuel Suñaz, CMF.
From Fr. Manuel Sunaz
Parish Priest of St. Peter Chanel, Deer Park. Melbourne.
Chaplain of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Grand Chapter of Melbourne.
Some Christian groups claim that Christianity is a religion of the book. According to them it is only founded on the Bible- “Sola Scriptura”. But they forgot that Jesus did not write anything and certainly not a book. Instead he called the disciple and wrote in their hearts. Jesus later sent disciples to proclaim His good news and not a book for people to study. That is why we celebrate the feasts the apostles the feasts of saints who were people who live, love and care like Jesus.
Today we celebrate the martyrdom of Sts Peter and Paul two great Apostles of Jesus, two important pillars of the church. We in the confraternity carry the names of Sts Peter and Paul and as such we try to convey that we wish to emulate their passion for the mission. Through this confraternity we discern together the calling of Christ for us in our world today. Our commitment to the confraternity is not only a mtter of membership but one of discipleship. Like Peter and Paul we believe we are called to witness the values of the Gospel too in our world today, even if only in our small way. God bless you and Happy feast day to all.
Fraternally yours,
Fr Manuel Suñaz, CMF.
