Appointment of Great Officers

The Order of St John is very pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the following appointments:

Sir Malcolm Ross GCVO OBE has been appointed Lord Prior of The Order.
The Right Reverend Timothy John Stevens CBE has been appointed Prelate of The Order.

Sir Malcolm has said:

I am humbled by the task that I have before me. Although St John is a vast organisation I recognise that we have magnificent leadership at every level and I wish to thank you for the work you and your teams are all doing around the world; I look forward to working with you all during my term in Office. I know that I will be well assisted during my term by you all and I have great pleasure in announcing that joining us will be the new prelate The Right Reverend Timothy Stevens CBE, whose appointment was also approved by Her Majesty today. As long as I have the strength I will do all that I can to serve the Order.

Photos (from left to right): Sir Malcolm Ross GCVO OBE (photo courtesy of St John Scotland/ Antonia Reeve Photography; The Right Reverend Timothy John Stevens CBE (photo courtesy of the Diocese of Leicester)

Latest

Join us in celebrating "International Volunteers Day"

International Volunteer Day, commonly known as IVD, is celebrated on the 5th of December every year. It’s a day to recognise the fantastic contributions and efforts volunteers make to our communities around the globe and to say thank you.
HRH The Princess Royal celebrates St John Young Achievers

On 22nd November, young volunteers who have saved lives, shown exceptional bravery, or overcome difficult personal circumstances, were recognised by HRH The Princess Royal at St John Ambulance’s annual Young Achievers awards.
World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The theme for the 2023 #WorldAIDSDay is "Let Communities Lead".
Weekly Bulletin from St John Eye Hospital

As we follow with concern the terrible events in the Middle East and the impact on our friends and colleagues in the Eye Hospital Group in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, we are working closely with the St John Eye Hospital Group to share the latest information about the crisis, and its influence on our expert eye-care services.

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba Installed as Prior of St John South Africa

On Friday 16 March 2018, The Most Reverend Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town was installed as Prior of The Order of St John in South Africa by His Royal Highness, Prince Richard Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO GCStJ at a ceremony held at Christ Church, Constantia in Cape Town.
St John Ambulance Australia Chancellor Professor Mark Compton promoted to Bailiff Grand Cross

On 1 February 2018, Professor Mark Compton, Chancellor of St John Ambulance Australia, was invested by the Grand Prior, HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester at Kensington Palace, London.
Alliance Meeting in London

On Friday 3 November the Venerable Order hosted a meeting of Johanniter (St John) organisations from 7 countries across Europe (known as the Alliance).
St John Pilgrimage to Ypres

In order to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Passendaele, several senior members from The Order of St John, including four Knights and three Dames, recently carried out a five-day pilgrimage to Ypres, Belgium in September.
Our tribute to Mr Craig Troeberg, CEO of St John South Africa

It is with much sadness that the Order announces the Chief Executive Officer of Priory for South Africa, Mr Craig Troeberg died on Friday 14th July 2017.
Governor-General Sir Robert Dadae appointed as Council President of St John Papua New Guinea

On 5 May, Last month, St John Papua New Guinea announced the appointment of Governor-General Sir Robert Dadae as council president.
The Installation of Great Officers

On Thursday 10 November, Sir Malcolm Ross GCVO OBE was installed as the 18th Lord Prior along with The Right Reverend Timothy John Stevens CBE enthroned as the 8th Prelate, and Mr John Mah CD QC installed as the 4th Sub-Prior.
Tribute to Librarian Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith

With much sadness, The Order of St John announces the sad news of Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith died on 13 September 2016.
Governor of Gibraltar invested as a Knight of the Order of St John

Governor of Gibraltar, Edward Davies invested as a Knight of The Order of St John on 9 September.
Tribute to former Lord Prior Professor Anthony Mellows OBE TD

It is with great regret that the Order announces the sad news that Professor Anthony Mellows OBE TD, former Lord Prior 2008 - 2014, died on Sunday afternoon.

Zimbabwe
The Order of St John

Discover how St John promotes physical, mental and spiritual health and resilience in 44 countries.
Membership of the Order
Jobs

If you want to become a staff member of our International Office team, you can find our current vacancies here.
Where we work
Our services and programmes

St John Organisations promote physical, mental and spiritual health and resilience in more than 35 countries. First aid is at the core of what we do.
South Africa
Chancery (Honours and Awards)
How St John is helping
St John's Mother & Baby Programme

St John is meeting the urgent health needs of pregnant women, new mothers and infants in Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe through its Mother and Baby Programme. We encourage women to be active in getting the healthcare they need and to safely start their journey into motherhood. At the same time we extend the reach and effectiveness of the public health services.