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HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
Papal Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul founded by Pope Leo X in 1520
Grand Master His Excellency Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Seat of the Confraternity: Melbourne Australia.
Saintly Priests and Guardians of the Confraternity
Bishop Msgr. Emanuel Barbara OFM. Cap and Rev. Fr. Dr. William Jordan.
Bishop Emanuel Barbara was very supportive of the Confraternity, while Fr. William Jordan was the first chaplain of the Confraternity.
Guardians of the Confraternity, Pray for us.
Anyone who receives a grace through the intercession of these men of God, please inform us here: grandmaster.knightsstpeterpaul@gmail.com
Bishop Msgr. Emanuel Barbara OFM. Cap and Rev. Fr. Dr. William Jordan.
Bishop Emanuel Barbara was very supportive of the Confraternity, while Fr. William Jordan was the first chaplain of the Confraternity.
Guardians of the Confraternity, Pray for us.
Anyone who receives a grace through the intercession of these men of God, please inform us here: grandmaster.knightsstpeterpaul@gmail.com
Cathedra Petri
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
Today is the feast of the Chair of St. Peter.
Happy feast day to all the Knights and Ladies of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
The Chair of Saint Peter, also known as the Throne of Saint Peter, is a relic conserved in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the sovereign enclave of the Pope inside Rome, Italy. The relic is a wooden throne that tradition claims the Apostle Saint Peter, the leader of the Early Christians in Rome and first Pope, used as Bishop of Rome. The relic is enclosed in a sculpted gilt bronze casing designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed between 1647 and 1653. In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI described the chair as "a symbol of the special mission of Peter and his Successors to tend Christ’s
flock, keeping it united in faith and in charity."
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
Today is the feast of the Chair of St. Peter.
Happy feast day to all the Knights and Ladies of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
The Chair of Saint Peter, also known as the Throne of Saint Peter, is a relic conserved in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the sovereign enclave of the Pope inside Rome, Italy. The relic is a wooden throne that tradition claims the Apostle Saint Peter, the leader of the Early Christians in Rome and first Pope, used as Bishop of Rome. The relic is enclosed in a sculpted gilt bronze casing designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed between 1647 and 1653. In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI described the chair as "a symbol of the special mission of Peter and his Successors to tend Christ’s
flock, keeping it united in faith and in charity."
The Chair of Saint Peter, also known as the Throne of Saint Peter, is a relic conserved in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the sovereign enclave of the Pope inside Rome, Italy.
The relic is enclosed in a sculpted gilt bronze casing designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed between 1647 and 1653. In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI describ
The relic is enclosed in a sculpted gilt bronze casing designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed between 1647 and 1653. In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI describ
LIST OF KNIGHTS AND DAMES
Click on the link to see the whole list of the Knights and dames, brothers and sisters of the Confraternity. http://www.knightsofstpeterandstpaul.com/about.html
Click on the link to see the whole list of the Knights and dames, brothers and sisters of the Confraternity. http://www.knightsofstpeterandstpaul.com/about.html
- H.E. Chev. Peter Paul Portelli - Grand Master
- H.E. Chev. Vincenzo Galtieri - Deputy Grand Master
- H.E. Professor Chev. José Manuel Martins Ferreira Coelho - Deputy Grand Master - Portugal
- Dame Angela Greto - Archgrand Prior
- Dame Gail Vas - Secretary
- Dame Domenica Sabatini – Treasurer
- Chev. Les Tarczon - Chairman
- Chev. Mario Sabatini - Council Member
- Chev. Sydney Vas - Council Member
- Dame Teresa Mamone - Council Member
- Chev. Joseph Coleiro - Secretary to the Grand Master
- Chev. Stephen Buttigieg – Council Member
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomes Pope Francis to Abu Dhabi
3 February, 2019
His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, arrived in Abu Dhabi this evening to begin his historic visit to the United Arab Emirates.
He was received at the airport by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif. A number of children lined up with bouquets of roses to welcome the Pope.
His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb arrived in the UAE earlier in the day and was also received by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
In a statement, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the visit of Pope Francis and Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb to the UAE. Expressing his great happiness, he said that the visit is especially important in promoting the values of fraternity, peace and peaceful coexistence. The visit is also significant because it reinforces ties of friendship and cooperation between the UAE and the Vatican, he said.
Sheikh Mohamed said that the UAE has been, and will continue to be, a beacon of tolerance, moderation and coexistence. It will be a key participant in the dialogue of civilisations and cultures, he said, and will continue to oppose intolerance and extremism regardless of its origin, thus embodying the noble human values it believes in as well as the openness and moderation that has always characterised its people.
Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif, he said, are universally respected and appreciated for their great humanitarian role in promoting dialogue and understanding across the world and their continuing efforts to defend just causes. They are also respected, he added, for rejecting conflict and war and promoting coexistence between people of different religious, sectarian and ethnic affiliations.
He went on to say that the visit of Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar to the UAE was especially significant as it occurs in the year which The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has declared as the Year of Tolerance.
It thus affirms that the UAE's role in spreading tolerance transcends local borders, and that the country's pioneering efforts have made it a global destination to launch civil society initiatives in support of the human fraternity.
Sheikh Mohamed said that this historic visit to the UAE sends a message to the whole world that the Arab region, the centre of the three monotheistic faiths, whose people have lived in harmony and peace for centuries, is unlike the often invoked image of extremism and terrorism. Rather, he concluded, the Arab region comprises millions of people who believe in coexistence and dialogue and renounce violence and extremism and who are open up to the world and willing to engage with it.
3 February, 2019
His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, arrived in Abu Dhabi this evening to begin his historic visit to the United Arab Emirates.
He was received at the airport by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif. A number of children lined up with bouquets of roses to welcome the Pope.
His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb arrived in the UAE earlier in the day and was also received by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
In a statement, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the visit of Pope Francis and Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb to the UAE. Expressing his great happiness, he said that the visit is especially important in promoting the values of fraternity, peace and peaceful coexistence. The visit is also significant because it reinforces ties of friendship and cooperation between the UAE and the Vatican, he said.
Sheikh Mohamed said that the UAE has been, and will continue to be, a beacon of tolerance, moderation and coexistence. It will be a key participant in the dialogue of civilisations and cultures, he said, and will continue to oppose intolerance and extremism regardless of its origin, thus embodying the noble human values it believes in as well as the openness and moderation that has always characterised its people.
Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif, he said, are universally respected and appreciated for their great humanitarian role in promoting dialogue and understanding across the world and their continuing efforts to defend just causes. They are also respected, he added, for rejecting conflict and war and promoting coexistence between people of different religious, sectarian and ethnic affiliations.
He went on to say that the visit of Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar to the UAE was especially significant as it occurs in the year which The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has declared as the Year of Tolerance.
It thus affirms that the UAE's role in spreading tolerance transcends local borders, and that the country's pioneering efforts have made it a global destination to launch civil society initiatives in support of the human fraternity.
Sheikh Mohamed said that this historic visit to the UAE sends a message to the whole world that the Arab region, the centre of the three monotheistic faiths, whose people have lived in harmony and peace for centuries, is unlike the often invoked image of extremism and terrorism. Rather, he concluded, the Arab region comprises millions of people who believe in coexistence and dialogue and renounce violence and extremism and who are open up to the world and willing to engage with it.
Dame Gabriele Neuen appointed Chancellor
The Grand Master His Excellency Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli is happy to announce the elevation of Dame Gabriele Neuen to the Office of Chancellor for her loyal service to the Confraternity in general.
Dame Gabriele is always beside her husband Grand Prior Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen and she is always ready to provide her support.
A very well deserved role for the grand dame.
Congratulations.
Dame Gabriele Neuen appointed Chancellor
The Grand Master His Excellency Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli is happy to announce the elevation of Dame Gabriele Neuen to the Office of Chancellor for her loyal service to the Confraternity in general.
Dame Gabriele is always beside her husband Grand Prior Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen and she is always ready to provide her support.
A very well deserved role for the grand dame.
Congratulations.
GRAND MASTER'S VISIT TO PORTUGAL
The Grand Master His Excellency Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and his wife Dame Mary Portelli will be visiting Lisbon, Porto and Fatima in the first week of July this year.
The Grand Master is attending the celebrations of the feast of St. Peter and Paul in Nadur, Gozo, his birth place before he travels to Portugal to meet up with the member of the Portuguese Chapter.
The Grand Chapter of Portugal will organize a Mass in the Chapel of the Apparition for the occasion.
This will be the second visit of the Grand Master in Portugal.
The Grand Master was a guest at the Lisbon Geography Society in July 2014
Images from Fatima July 2014.
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Chevalier William J Brown of Canada.
Chevalier William J Brown was invested in the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul in 30th. June, 2016
May he Rest in Peace.
May he Rest in Peace.
Supreme Council deliver Christmas Cheer
The Grand Master and members of the Supreme Council helped provide some Christmas cheer to a Syrian family this week at Deer Park, Melbourne. This must be a very difficult time for refugee families and we hope the feel a little more welcome in Australia and that someone is thinking of them at this time.
Members of the Supreme Council (centre back row, left to right) Chevalier Mario Sabatini, Grand Master H E Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and Archgrand Prior Dame Angela Greto, donate food to the Syrian refuge family.
The Grand Master and members of the Supreme Council helped provide some Christmas cheer to a Syrian family this week at Deer Park, Melbourne. This must be a very difficult time for refugee families and we hope the feel a little more welcome in Australia and that someone is thinking of them at this time.
Members of the Supreme Council (centre back row, left to right) Chevalier Mario Sabatini, Grand Master H E Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli and Archgrand Prior Dame Angela Greto, donate food to the Syrian refuge family.
Merry Christmas everyone
The Grand Master and the Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul wish you all a very Merry and blessed Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year 2019.
God bless.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand
Grand Master
The Grand Master and the Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul wish you all a very Merry and blessed Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year 2019.
God bless.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand
Grand Master
BLESSING OF THE CHAPEL DEDICATED TO ST. PETER & PAUL
Sunday 18 November, 2018 will go down in history of the Maltese Cultural and Heritage Center in Albion, west of Melbourne as a memorable day, the blessing of the chapel.
The celebration started with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 5 pm.
After the rosary Fr. Frank Buhagiar blessed the chapel in the presence of the members of the MCAV and the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
After the blessing a procession was held from the chapel to the front of the Maltese Center and to the Grand Masters Hall for the celebration of the Mass.
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima which is a gift by Chevalier Chaplain of the CKSPP Fr. Antonio Manuel Martins of Porto in Portugal was carried by Mary Rapa.
The Holy Relics of St. Peter and Paul which were obtained through the kindness of the good Franciscan Nuns, the Poor Clares of St Francis and the Grand Prior of the CKSPP Chevalier Ramon Jose L. Sebastia-Moreno were carried by Fr. Francis Buhagiar.
Fr. Frank Buhagiar celebrated a beautiful Mass which was accompanied by a choir.
After the Mass the Chairman of the MCAV and the CKSPP Chevalier Les Tarczon and Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli President of the MCAV and Grand Master of the CKSPP said a few words about the history of the Maltese Cultural and Heritage Center and thanked everyone who helped to build the chapel and the attendees of the celebration.
The festivity concluded by a musical program by the resident band, the Maltese Own Band Philharmonic Society Inc. with the hymn of St. Paul, beautiful marches and a symphony of the composer Offenbach 'Infernal Gallop'.
Refreshments were served to the participants and the attendees.
Photos by Dame Mary Portelli.
Click on photos to enlarge.
Sunday 18 November, 2018 will go down in history of the Maltese Cultural and Heritage Center in Albion, west of Melbourne as a memorable day, the blessing of the chapel.
The celebration started with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 5 pm.
After the rosary Fr. Frank Buhagiar blessed the chapel in the presence of the members of the MCAV and the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
After the blessing a procession was held from the chapel to the front of the Maltese Center and to the Grand Masters Hall for the celebration of the Mass.
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima which is a gift by Chevalier Chaplain of the CKSPP Fr. Antonio Manuel Martins of Porto in Portugal was carried by Mary Rapa.
The Holy Relics of St. Peter and Paul which were obtained through the kindness of the good Franciscan Nuns, the Poor Clares of St Francis and the Grand Prior of the CKSPP Chevalier Ramon Jose L. Sebastia-Moreno were carried by Fr. Francis Buhagiar.
Fr. Frank Buhagiar celebrated a beautiful Mass which was accompanied by a choir.
After the Mass the Chairman of the MCAV and the CKSPP Chevalier Les Tarczon and Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli President of the MCAV and Grand Master of the CKSPP said a few words about the history of the Maltese Cultural and Heritage Center and thanked everyone who helped to build the chapel and the attendees of the celebration.
The festivity concluded by a musical program by the resident band, the Maltese Own Band Philharmonic Society Inc. with the hymn of St. Paul, beautiful marches and a symphony of the composer Offenbach 'Infernal Gallop'.
Refreshments were served to the participants and the attendees.
Photos by Dame Mary Portelli.
Click on photos to enlarge.
New candidates for the Grand Chapter of Germany
The Grand Prior Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen has nominated Simon Schwarz , Frank and Leonie Steinmetz as the new candidates for the Grand Chapter of Germany.
The nominations will be tabled for acceptance by the Supreme Council in the November meeting.
Chev. Joerg Peter Jung Dame Beatrice Franz Chev. Denis Haas
Frank Steinmetz Leonie Steinmetz Simon Schwarz
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul in Swan Hill
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul was invited to take part in the celebrations of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Swan Hill, Melbourne.
The feast was celebrated by the Italian community of Swan Hill.
Well done to our members who attended the event.
Mass of the Confraternity in Melbourne
Sunday 8 July, 2018.
Held at St. Augustine's Church in Keilor Park.
Fr. Benneth Osuagnu presided on the Mass and the investiture.
His Excellency Bishop Raffeale Rossi of the Coptic Church played beautiful hymns on the organ.
It was truly a very nice ceremony.
Video of Fr. Benneth Osuagnu says the Our Father
Click on the link to watch: https://www.facebook.com/peter.paul.portelli.1/videos/2175886672425995/
The Confraternity Mass and investiture ceremony in Melbourne
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul in Melbourne, Australia, celebrated Mass and an investiture ceremony on Sunday 1 July, 2018 at St. Martin De Porres Parish in Avondale Heights. After the Holy Communion Stephen Buttigieg, and Antonino Giarrusso took the vow to join the Confraternity.
Another investiture ceremony was held on Sunday 8 July at St. Augustine's Church in Keilor Park.
Fr. Benneth Osuagnu presided on the Mass and the investiture.
His Excellency Bishop Raffeale Rossi of the Coptic Church played beautiful hymns on the organ.
It was a very nice ceremony.
Carmela Barbaro, Michele Priscoglio and Caterina Priscoglio took the vow to join the Confraternity.
A warm welcome to all our new members around the world.
God bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul in Melbourne, Australia, celebrated Mass and an investiture ceremony on Sunday 1 July, 2018 at St. Martin De Porres Parish in Avondale Heights. After the Holy Communion Stephen Buttigieg, and Antonino Giarrusso took the vow to join the Confraternity.
Another investiture ceremony was held on Sunday 8 July at St. Augustine's Church in Keilor Park.
Fr. Benneth Osuagnu presided on the Mass and the investiture.
His Excellency Bishop Raffeale Rossi of the Coptic Church played beautiful hymns on the organ.
It was a very nice ceremony.
Carmela Barbaro, Michele Priscoglio and Caterina Priscoglio took the vow to join the Confraternity.
A warm welcome to all our new members around the world.
God bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
Rev. Fr. Benneth Osuagnu PP. His Excellency Bishop Raffeale Rossi
Antiphon of St. Peter and Paul at the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo. Malta.
Video by Chevalier Carmel Saliba.
Click on link to play. https://www.facebook.com/carmel.saliba/videos/10154502848756594/
Video by Chevalier Carmel Saliba.
Click on link to play. https://www.facebook.com/carmel.saliba/videos/10154502848756594/
HAPPY FEAST OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL
The Grand Master and the Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul takes the opportunity to wish our knights and Dames a very Happy Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul on 29 June.
Happy feast is also extended to all the visitors on this site.
God bless you.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Melbourne Australia.
Titular painting of SS. Peter and Paul in the Basilica of Nadur.
The painting depicts SS. Peter and Paul in the Mamertine prison in Rome.
The Grand Master and the Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul takes the opportunity to wish our knights and Dames a very Happy Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul on 29 June.
Happy feast is also extended to all the visitors on this site.
God bless you.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Melbourne Australia.
Titular painting of SS. Peter and Paul in the Basilica of Nadur.
The painting depicts SS. Peter and Paul in the Mamertine prison in Rome.
Celebration of the Republic Day of Italy in Melbourne
Grand Chapter of Melbourne.
Sunday 3 June, 2018
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul was invited to take part in the celebration to commemorate Republic Day of Italy, in Melbourne.
The celebration was held at St. Bridget Church in North Fitzroy and the prime celebrant was H.E. The Most Rev. Bishop Terence Curtin DD.
God bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Grand Chapter of Melbourne.
Sunday 3 June, 2018
The Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul was invited to take part in the celebration to commemorate Republic Day of Italy, in Melbourne.
The celebration was held at St. Bridget Church in North Fitzroy and the prime celebrant was H.E. The Most Rev. Bishop Terence Curtin DD.
God bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Celebration of Republic Day of Italy in Melbourne 2018
Grand Chapter of British Columbia
By Grand Prior Chevalier Guenter Alfred Rieger
Members
Honorary Members
The Most Reverend His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Phuong Nguyen
Bishop ,Kamloops Diocese, BC
Chaplain for the Honorary Member Father Anthony Ackermann
Rector Parish Priest St. Joseph's Armstrong, BC
Priest Carmel of St. Joseph, Armstrong, BC
Mount Carmel is the home church of
the Knights St. Peter and St. Paul, Chapter of
British Columbia.
Father Peter Hoan Nguyen
Rector Parish Priest of St. James, Vernon, BC
Priest of Our Lady of the Valley, Coldstream, BC
Chapter of British Columbia.
By Grand Prior Chevalier Guenter Alfred Rieger
Members
Honorary Members
The Most Reverend His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Phuong Nguyen
Bishop ,Kamloops Diocese, BC
Chaplain for the Honorary Member Father Anthony Ackermann
Rector Parish Priest St. Joseph's Armstrong, BC
Priest Carmel of St. Joseph, Armstrong, BC
Mount Carmel is the home church of
the Knights St. Peter and St. Paul, Chapter of
British Columbia.
Father Peter Hoan Nguyen
Rector Parish Priest of St. James, Vernon, BC
Priest of Our Lady of the Valley, Coldstream, BC
Chapter of British Columbia.
Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Grand Chapter of Germany.
26 May, 2018
On the weekend Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen and his wife Dame Gabriele Neuen were in Malta and they were officially presented to S.E. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives S.E. Dr. Angelo Farrugia MP. Mr. Farrugia is a very sympathetic person and he took a lot of interest to know that Gabriele and myself are members of the Confraternity of St. Peter and St. Paul and we took part in a procession of the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo last June and I was astonished that a lot of people are familiar with our Fraternity.
Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen
Grand Prior
Grand Chapter of Germany.
26 May, 2018
On the weekend Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen and his wife Dame Gabriele Neuen were in Malta and they were officially presented to S.E. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives S.E. Dr. Angelo Farrugia MP. Mr. Farrugia is a very sympathetic person and he took a lot of interest to know that Gabriele and myself are members of the Confraternity of St. Peter and St. Paul and we took part in a procession of the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo last June and I was astonished that a lot of people are familiar with our Fraternity.
Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen
Grand Prior
Grand Prior Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen and his lady Dame Gabriele Neuen in Malta.
Grand Prior Assisting the Grand Master in the USA
It is with great pleasure to announce the promotion of Chevalier Matthew Whisman of the Chapter of Kentucky to Grand Prior Assisting the Grand Master in the USA. Chevalier Matthew Whisman has done a great job building the Chapter of Kentucky and other chapters around the world.
Congratulations.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
It is with great pleasure to announce the promotion of Chevalier Matthew Whisman of the Chapter of Kentucky to Grand Prior Assisting the Grand Master in the USA. Chevalier Matthew Whisman has done a great job building the Chapter of Kentucky and other chapters around the world.
Congratulations.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
New knight for Germany
The Grand Prior of Germany, Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen nominated Roland Raith of Austria to the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
The nomination was accepted by the Supreme Council of Wednesday 3 May, 2018,
Congratulations and welcome to the Confraternity.
Dear Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli,
Thank you very much for your trust in me and also my admission to the Confraternity.
I´m very proud of being a part of it.
I will fully support my brothers and sisters to grow the Chapter of Germany
The Grand Prior of Germany, Chevalier Peter Michael Neuen nominated Roland Raith of Austria to the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul.
The nomination was accepted by the Supreme Council of Wednesday 3 May, 2018,
Congratulations and welcome to the Confraternity.
Dear Grand Master Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli,
Thank you very much for your trust in me and also my admission to the Confraternity.
I´m very proud of being a part of it.
I will fully support my brothers and sisters to grow the Chapter of Germany
New appointees in the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
In the meeting of 5 April, 2018 the Supreme Council accepted the nominations of 5 candidates.
Three of the nominations came from the Prior of Kentucky Chevalier Matthew Whisman for the Grand Chapter of the USA.
One nomination from the Prior of Albania Chevalier Zef Bushati and one candidate from Western Australia.
Congratulations to all.
In the meeting of 5 April, 2018 the Supreme Council accepted the nominations of 5 candidates.
Three of the nominations came from the Prior of Kentucky Chevalier Matthew Whisman for the Grand Chapter of the USA.
One nomination from the Prior of Albania Chevalier Zef Bushati and one candidate from Western Australia.
Congratulations to all.
INTERESTED IN OUR CONFRATERNITY?
St. Peter and St. Paul were the first missionaries of Christ.
If you think that you are a missionary, you can be a candidate to join our respected charitable organization.
People who are good Catholics, honest, humble and caring for others can join our Confraternity.
People who help the poor and the sick.
Write to us: grandmaster.knightsstpeterpaul@gmail.com
St. Peter and St. Paul were the first missionaries of Christ.
If you think that you are a missionary, you can be a candidate to join our respected charitable organization.
People who are good Catholics, honest, humble and caring for others can join our Confraternity.
People who help the poor and the sick.
Write to us: grandmaster.knightsstpeterpaul@gmail.com
FEAST OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL IN NADUR 2017
In this video you can see the Chaplains of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul Fr. Manuel Sunaz of Melbourne and Fr. Antonio Manuel Martins of Portugal, in the entry procession to the Basilica. 29 June, 2017.
This is the oldest feast in Malta, called l-Imnarja.
Enjoy the celebration, the beauty of the basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, the music of the orchestra and the choir, the decorations, etc.
Click here to watch: https://www.facebook.com/1135436526561009/videos/1144156505689011/
In this video you can see the Chaplains of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul Fr. Manuel Sunaz of Melbourne and Fr. Antonio Manuel Martins of Portugal, in the entry procession to the Basilica. 29 June, 2017.
This is the oldest feast in Malta, called l-Imnarja.
Enjoy the celebration, the beauty of the basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, the music of the orchestra and the choir, the decorations, etc.
Click here to watch: https://www.facebook.com/1135436526561009/videos/1144156505689011/
People who cares
Today Sunday,18 March, 2018 the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul organised a Fund Raising Barbeque Lunch in Avondale Height, Melbourne..
Members and non members started preparing from some days ago and yesterday they set up the hall. Today they started cooking from the early hours and by noon everything was ready to be served.
Carmela Barbaro opened the lunch with a prayer and our Chaplain Fr. Manuel Sunaz blessed the food and the guests.
The Mayor of the City of Moonee Valley Cr. John Sipek was also present.
This was another successful event, it was nice to see some old faced and new ones.
Everyone had a very good time.
One thing that hit me most was when Carmela Barbaro and two other lovely ladies too out Marjory Cassar who walks with the aid of a frame on the dance floor.
How nice is that, such beautiful and caring people.
I like to thank all the members of the Confraternity, the helpers and the donators for their contribution.
God bless you all.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Today Sunday,18 March, 2018 the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul organised a Fund Raising Barbeque Lunch in Avondale Height, Melbourne..
Members and non members started preparing from some days ago and yesterday they set up the hall. Today they started cooking from the early hours and by noon everything was ready to be served.
Carmela Barbaro opened the lunch with a prayer and our Chaplain Fr. Manuel Sunaz blessed the food and the guests.
The Mayor of the City of Moonee Valley Cr. John Sipek was also present.
This was another successful event, it was nice to see some old faced and new ones.
Everyone had a very good time.
One thing that hit me most was when Carmela Barbaro and two other lovely ladies too out Marjory Cassar who walks with the aid of a frame on the dance floor.
How nice is that, such beautiful and caring people.
I like to thank all the members of the Confraternity, the helpers and the donators for their contribution.
God bless you all.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
New Grand Prior for Germany
On the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Chevalier Peter Neuen has been appointed the new Grand Prior of Germany.
God bless in St. Peter and St. Paul.
Congratulations.
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, apostle
February 22, 2018 - Liturgical
The Chair of Saint Peter (Latin: Cathedra Petri), also known as the Throne of Saint Peter, is a relic conserved in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the sovereign enclave of the Pope inside Rome, Italy. The relic is a wooden throne that tradition claims the Apostle Saint Peter, the leader of the Early Christians in Rome and first Pope, used as Bishop of Rome.[1] The relic is enclosed in a sculpted gilt bronze casing designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed between 1647 and 1653.[1] In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI described the chair as "a symbol of the special mission of Peter and his Successors to tend Christ’s flock, keeping it united in faith and in charity."[2]
The wooden throne was a gift from Holy Roman Emperor Charles the Bald to Pope John VIII in 875.[1] It has been studied many times over the years, the last being from 1968 to 1974, when it was last removed from the Bernini altar.[3] That study concluded that it was not a double, but rather a single, chair with a covering and that no part of the chair dated earlier than the sixth century.[3]
The Chair is the cathedra of St. Peter's Basilica. Cathedra is Latin for "chair" or "throne", and denominates the chair or seat of a bishop, hence "cathedral" denominates the Bishop's church in an episcopal see. The Popes formerly used the Chair. It is distinct from the Papal Cathedra in St. John Lateran Archbasilica, also in Rome, which is the actual cathedral church of the Pope.
Feast of St. Paul in Melbourne
11 February, 2018
Today, the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul took part in the celebration of the feast of our patron saint at St. Paul’s Parish in West Sunshine.
The attendance by our members was quite good and the celebration by our own Chaplain Fr. Manuel Sunaz, was very nice.
It was a very successful event.
Our next event is the feast of St. Francis of Paola at the Calabria Club in Bulla on Sunday 4 March. I will give you the exact time in the coming days.
Our Confraternity is build by God Himself and Protected by His Mother Mary and St. Peter & St. Paul.
Our Confraternity is being guarded by Fr. William Jordan and Bishop Emanuel Barbara.
God Bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
11 February, 2018
Today, the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul took part in the celebration of the feast of our patron saint at St. Paul’s Parish in West Sunshine.
The attendance by our members was quite good and the celebration by our own Chaplain Fr. Manuel Sunaz, was very nice.
It was a very successful event.
Our next event is the feast of St. Francis of Paola at the Calabria Club in Bulla on Sunday 4 March. I will give you the exact time in the coming days.
Our Confraternity is build by God Himself and Protected by His Mother Mary and St. Peter & St. Paul.
Our Confraternity is being guarded by Fr. William Jordan and Bishop Emanuel Barbara.
God Bless the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul
Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Guardians of the Confraternity
In the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul, on Wednesday 31 January, 2018, the Council honoured the late Bishop Msgr. Emanuel Barbara OFM. Cap and Rev. Fr. Dr. William Jordan as Guardians of the Confraternity.
Bishop Emanuel Barbara was very supportive of the Confraternity, while Fr. William Jordan was the first chaplain.
Guardians of the Confraternity, Pray for us.
In the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul, on Wednesday 31 January, 2018, the Council honoured the late Bishop Msgr. Emanuel Barbara OFM. Cap and Rev. Fr. Dr. William Jordan as Guardians of the Confraternity.
Bishop Emanuel Barbara was very supportive of the Confraternity, while Fr. William Jordan was the first chaplain.
Guardians of the Confraternity, Pray for us.
Letter from the Vatican to the Grand Chapter of Germany
STATE SECRETARIAT
SECTION ONE
GENERAL AFFAIRS
N.382·700
With joy and gratitude, Pope Francis received the good wishes and the many signs of appreciation given to him for Christmas and New Year, as well as for his birthday. His Holiness also thanks You for expressing your attachment and especially for prayer.
To meet God, one has to go where HE is: one has to bow down, humble oneself, make oneself small. The child in the stable calls us to let go the illusions of the transitory, to go to the essential. In this way we will be able to rediscover the peace, the joy and the great meaning of life in the simplicity of the child of God. (cf Pope Francis Homily in Christmas Mass 2016). With this desire, the Holy Father asks for the protection and blessings of the merciful God for You and all who are close to you and for a good year 2018.
Prelate Paulo Borgia
Assessor
STATE SECRETARIAT
SECTION ONE
GENERAL AFFAIRS
N.382·700
- Vidimus gloriam eius,
- gloriam quasi Unigeniti a Patre,
- plenum gratiae et veritatis.
- We have seen his glory,
- glory as of the only Son from the Father,
- full of grace and truth.
- (John 1, 14)
With joy and gratitude, Pope Francis received the good wishes and the many signs of appreciation given to him for Christmas and New Year, as well as for his birthday. His Holiness also thanks You for expressing your attachment and especially for prayer.
To meet God, one has to go where HE is: one has to bow down, humble oneself, make oneself small. The child in the stable calls us to let go the illusions of the transitory, to go to the essential. In this way we will be able to rediscover the peace, the joy and the great meaning of life in the simplicity of the child of God. (cf Pope Francis Homily in Christmas Mass 2016). With this desire, the Holy Father asks for the protection and blessings of the merciful God for You and all who are close to you and for a good year 2018.
Prelate Paulo Borgia
Assessor
Death of His Excellency Monsignor Bishop Emanuel Barbara OFM Cap.
- Dear Confreres and friends of the Confraternity,
It is with great sadness to inform you that His Excellency Monsignor Bishop Emanuel Barbara OFM Cap has passed away to eternal life in his sleep.
He was a very good shepherd of God and a friend of the Confraternity of the Knights of St Peter and St Paul.
Some of us are very fortunate that we have met Bishop Barbara, when he celebrated Mass for us on Saturday, 24 June, 2017 in the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nadur, Gozo, Malta.
Bishop Barbara will be always remembered in our hearts and in the history of the Confraternity.
Watch a video of the celebration in Malta by Chevalier Carmel Saliba. Click on the link: https://www.facebook.com/carmel.saliba/videos/10154999060561594/
Emanuel Barbara OFM Cap (27 October 1949 – 5 JanBishop uary 2018) was a Maltese bishop who served as the Bishop of Malindi in Kenya.
Bishop Barbara was born in Gzira Malta on 27 October 1949. He joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and took his solemn profession on 26 September 1966.[1] In 1973 he was ordained to the diaconate and a year later on July 20 he was ordained as a priest. Until 2008 he served as a priest in the Diocese of Malindi. He also served as Provincial Minister of the Maltese Capuchin Province.[2] In 2011 Pope Benedict XVI appointed him bishop of Malindi in Kenya and on 1 October 2011 he was consecrated by Cardinal John Njue. On 1 November 2013 Barbara was appointed as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Mombasa after the see fell vacant because of the resignation of Archbishop Boniface Lele.[3]
Lord God grant him eternal rest.
Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Pope Leo X
Founder of the Order of St. Peter
Pope Leo X (11 December 1475 – 1 December 1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici, was Pope from 9 March 1513 to his death in 1521.[1] The second son of Lorenzo the Magnificent, ruler of the Florentine Republic, he was elevated to the cardinalate in 1489.
Following the death of Pope Julius II, Giovanni was elected pope after securing the backing of the younger members of the Sacred College. Early on in his rule he oversaw the closing sessions of the Fifth Council of the Lateran, but failed sufficiently to implement the reforms agreed. In 1517 he led a costly war that succeeded in securing his nephew as duke of Urbino, but which damaged the papal finances. He later only narrowly escaped a plot by some cardinals to poison him.
The Order of the Knights of St. Peter's was made up of 401 men chosen from among the best and most faithful collaborators of the Pope and of the Church.
The Order was given the task of managing the administrative affairs of the Apostolic Camera , and to ensure a body of knights to defend the safety of the person of the Pope and of the same hospitals , used on various sectors of necessity of war.
Pope Clement VII , born Giulio de 'Medici , the successor of Pope Leo X in 1522 , confirming this Order with a further Bull issued in October of 1526 , published at the Chancery of the Pontifical January 3, 1527 .
Pope Paul III
Pope Paul III reaffirmed the Board of the Knights of St. Peter ( Papal Bull of 26 February 1534 , published in the Papal Chancellery on 20 December 1535 ) with the same forms , methods and content produced by Pope Leo X. He did , however, most , wanted to not duplicate such an order creating another mirror under the name of the College of the Knights of St. Paul, by a Bull of 25 June 1540 , which saw the publication in the Papal Chancellery July 19, 1541 .
This new Board was composed of 200 Knights. It was confirmed by Pope Julius III on March 21, 1549.
In this way, and for a long time the two Orders were completely equalized by Pope Paul III and was thus decided that the Knights could at the same time belong either to one or the other order . However, the two Orders were never merged, each maintaining its own identity. Being Knights of the aforesaid Orders also meant to be declared Diners and Family of the Pope and at the same time the Knights of the Golden Militia , as well as accounts of the House Lateran and therefore ascribed to the highest degree of Nobility Pontifical .
The two orders , which were , however, further confirmation in 1561 by Pope Pius IV in the late sixteenth century lost their vitality, at least from the perspective of the documentary, not so much for physiological reasons as to the exhaustion of their ancient mission.
In summary it is certain that when in 1520 Pope Leo X established the Board of the Knights of St. Peter's intended to create a College of trusted men , clergymen and not , at the same time they had the dual task of lifting the Apostolic Chamber administrative burdens, constitute a ' wide Assembly of expert Advisors , ready to provide its expertise to the discussions within the State .
Pope Paul III at the time of the creation of the College of the Knights of St. Paul, homologous to that of the Knights of St. Peter , he wanted to strengthen the provision of Pope Leo X but also introduce the new order with the appearance of Chivalry Army Military Company that lacked first , so that It could not contravene the papal command when they asked to be followed in both arms during the sessions of the Council is in any holy wars according to the needs of the moment.
Founder of the Order of St. Peter
Pope Leo X (11 December 1475 – 1 December 1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici, was Pope from 9 March 1513 to his death in 1521.[1] The second son of Lorenzo the Magnificent, ruler of the Florentine Republic, he was elevated to the cardinalate in 1489.
Following the death of Pope Julius II, Giovanni was elected pope after securing the backing of the younger members of the Sacred College. Early on in his rule he oversaw the closing sessions of the Fifth Council of the Lateran, but failed sufficiently to implement the reforms agreed. In 1517 he led a costly war that succeeded in securing his nephew as duke of Urbino, but which damaged the papal finances. He later only narrowly escaped a plot by some cardinals to poison him.
The Order of the Knights of St. Peter's was made up of 401 men chosen from among the best and most faithful collaborators of the Pope and of the Church.
The Order was given the task of managing the administrative affairs of the Apostolic Camera , and to ensure a body of knights to defend the safety of the person of the Pope and of the same hospitals , used on various sectors of necessity of war.
Pope Clement VII , born Giulio de 'Medici , the successor of Pope Leo X in 1522 , confirming this Order with a further Bull issued in October of 1526 , published at the Chancery of the Pontifical January 3, 1527 .
Pope Paul III
Pope Paul III reaffirmed the Board of the Knights of St. Peter ( Papal Bull of 26 February 1534 , published in the Papal Chancellery on 20 December 1535 ) with the same forms , methods and content produced by Pope Leo X. He did , however, most , wanted to not duplicate such an order creating another mirror under the name of the College of the Knights of St. Paul, by a Bull of 25 June 1540 , which saw the publication in the Papal Chancellery July 19, 1541 .
This new Board was composed of 200 Knights. It was confirmed by Pope Julius III on March 21, 1549.
In this way, and for a long time the two Orders were completely equalized by Pope Paul III and was thus decided that the Knights could at the same time belong either to one or the other order . However, the two Orders were never merged, each maintaining its own identity. Being Knights of the aforesaid Orders also meant to be declared Diners and Family of the Pope and at the same time the Knights of the Golden Militia , as well as accounts of the House Lateran and therefore ascribed to the highest degree of Nobility Pontifical .
The two orders , which were , however, further confirmation in 1561 by Pope Pius IV in the late sixteenth century lost their vitality, at least from the perspective of the documentary, not so much for physiological reasons as to the exhaustion of their ancient mission.
In summary it is certain that when in 1520 Pope Leo X established the Board of the Knights of St. Peter's intended to create a College of trusted men , clergymen and not , at the same time they had the dual task of lifting the Apostolic Chamber administrative burdens, constitute a ' wide Assembly of expert Advisors , ready to provide its expertise to the discussions within the State .
Pope Paul III at the time of the creation of the College of the Knights of St. Paul, homologous to that of the Knights of St. Peter , he wanted to strengthen the provision of Pope Leo X but also introduce the new order with the appearance of Chivalry Army Military Company that lacked first , so that It could not contravene the papal command when they asked to be followed in both arms during the sessions of the Council is in any holy wars according to the needs of the moment.
Bulla erectionis officii dominorum Militum S. Petri de numero Participantium ... By Papa Leo (X.)
His Excellency Chevalier Peter Paul Portelli
Grand Master
Fund Raising Charity Luncheon
Charity Fund Raising Luncheon
Today the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul organised a Luncheon to support charities in poor countries.
It was a very successful event and everyone had a lovely time.
Thanks to all the sponsors and all the helpers. It was a very tiring weekend to all involved but it was worth it.
God bless you all.
The Gospel today said:
Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[a] you did it to me.’
Charity Fund Raising Luncheon
Today the Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter & St. Paul organised a Luncheon to support charities in poor countries.
It was a very successful event and everyone had a lovely time.
Thanks to all the sponsors and all the helpers. It was a very tiring weekend to all involved but it was worth it.
God bless you all.
The Gospel today said:
Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[a] you did it to me.’
Grand Chapter of Malta
Caring for the sick
By Dame Carmen Cefai
Recently Puttinu Cares Gozo organised various fund raising activities such as the annual Fun Walk/Run and activities relating to Halloween.
We have been organizing the Fun Walk/Run for the past 7 years. This year it was organized on Sunday 15th October 2017; from the Gozo General Hospital to Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary and back. All participants were given a T-shirt against a donation towards Puttinu Cares.
The activities related to Halloween were organized for the first time. Two bake sale activities were organized in this occasion. One was organized at the Arkadia Shopping Centre on Saturday, 28th October 2017 and the other was organized at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Square Nadur on Tuesday, 30th October. During the Arkadia activity pieces of a huge Halloween cake were offered to the public against a donation. Cupcakes and pieces of cakes with a Halloween theme were sold in the Nadur activity. The huge Halloween cake and the other cakes as well as the cupcakes involved in these two activities were gently donated by volunteers. A number of volunteers helped in these activities.
A lot of children and people attended for these activities. All activities were successful and a considerable sum of money was collected in aid of Puttinu Cares. Puttinu Cares helps children and adults that suffer from cancer to receive the required treatment in England.
Caring for the sick
By Dame Carmen Cefai
Recently Puttinu Cares Gozo organised various fund raising activities such as the annual Fun Walk/Run and activities relating to Halloween.
We have been organizing the Fun Walk/Run for the past 7 years. This year it was organized on Sunday 15th October 2017; from the Gozo General Hospital to Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary and back. All participants were given a T-shirt against a donation towards Puttinu Cares.
The activities related to Halloween were organized for the first time. Two bake sale activities were organized in this occasion. One was organized at the Arkadia Shopping Centre on Saturday, 28th October 2017 and the other was organized at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Square Nadur on Tuesday, 30th October. During the Arkadia activity pieces of a huge Halloween cake were offered to the public against a donation. Cupcakes and pieces of cakes with a Halloween theme were sold in the Nadur activity. The huge Halloween cake and the other cakes as well as the cupcakes involved in these two activities were gently donated by volunteers. A number of volunteers helped in these activities.
A lot of children and people attended for these activities. All activities were successful and a considerable sum of money was collected in aid of Puttinu Cares. Puttinu Cares helps children and adults that suffer from cancer to receive the required treatment in England.
1. Chevalier Carmel Saliba ( centre ) with Dame Carmen Cefai 2.Picture from left: Chevalier Carmel Saliba, Chev. Charles Coleiro and Dame Virginia Coleiro. 3. Dame Carmen Cefai with Dame Veronica Camilleri Cauchi
CONFRATERNITY OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL
Grand chapter of Scotland
Chevalier Eddie Halstead meet with His Eminence Cardinal Burke of the USA.
Grand chapter of Scotland
Chevalier Eddie Halstead meet with His Eminence Cardinal Burke of the USA.
CHARITY FUND RAISING LUNCHEON
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.