Governor of Gibraltar invested as a Knight of the Order of St John

The Governor of Gibraltar, Edward Davis, was invested as a Knight of the Order of St John at a ceremony at King’s Chapel in Gibraltar on 9 September.

Mr Patrick Burgess, Chancellor of the Order of St John performed the ceremony on behalf of the Sovreign Head, HM Queen Elizabeth II and the Grand Prior, HRH The Duke of Gloucester.

Edward Davies has become the patron of St John Ambulance Gibraltar.

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Marking the Ten Year Anniversary of the Order of St John Award for Organ and Tissue Donation

Last Friday, 15th September 2023, we were extremely privileged to attend the 10-Year Anniversary Reception for the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation.
“Returning Home” - An Interview with Filmmaker, Mr Don Hoe

“Returning Home” is a film produced by Mr Don Hoe, the Public Relationship Officer of St John Ambulance Malaysia. The film tells the story of the dedicated heroes who put their lives on the line to save others.
Regionalisation - An International Strategy

As the members of our Grand Council meet in New Zealand this week, we are keen to reflect on our over-arching mission and the approaches we are taking to achieve our collective goal.
St John Eye Hospital wins the world's largest award in the field of Vision

On Wednesday 6th September, The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group won the 2023 edition of the António Champalimaud Vision Award.

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.
Appointment of Great Officers

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