In 2024, three new Members—two Knights and one Dame—were unanimously admitted to the Order of Malta within the Romanian Association (AROM) by the Sovereign Council.
In line with the Order’s traditions, those Members were today celebrated in a religious service, which was graciously hosted by the Apostolic Nuncio to Romania and the Republic of Moldova, HE The Most Reverend Giampiero Gloder, at the Apostolic Nunciature in Bucharest.
The ceremony was led by Archbishop Gloder together with Archbishop Emeritus of Bucharest, Ioan Robu; the Chaplain of the Romanian Association, Fr. Gabriel Popa; and the investiture was led by the President of the Romanian Association, Count Tibor Kálnoky KM.
The three Members celebrated were Mrs Kinga Péter DM, Dr James Michael Wilson KM, and Mr László Csatlós KM. Also in attendance were the Ambassador of the Order to Romania, HE Roberto Musneci KM; the Hospitaller of the Order’s Romanian Relief Corps (SAMR), Mr Mihály Denes KM; the Secretary General of the Relief Corps, Mr Ferenc Tischler KM; and many other Members of the Romanian Association and wider Order, together with friends and family.
Following the ceremony, Archbishop Gloder addressed the three newest Members of AROM, noting his experience with the Order in Latin America, saying, “The Order of Malta plays a crucial role all over the world, working tirelessly with the sick and the poor.” The Nuncio continued, “As a small but important group of people, it is vital to keep the Order going through the admission of worthy candidates. Congratulations once again.”
After the celebration, Ambassador Musneci explained, “Our three newest Members are outstanding and longstanding volunteers with the Order, having dedicated well over a decade of service each to the Order’s humanitarian, hospitaller, and charitable works.”
The Ambassador added, “We were delighted to welcome James, László, and Kinga as Members last year following the official announcement of the Sovereign Council, but had deliberately waited for Saint John Day to mark the occasion of truly welcoming them fully in to the religious community of the Order.”
