Monthly Archives: February 2010

BENEDICT XVI TO SPEAK TO NON-BELIEVERS IN PORTUGAL

14/02/2010

Meeting in Fatima on Tuesday, Portuguese bishops said that during Benedict XVI’s visit to Portugal this May 11-14, the Pope will speak to everyone, whether or not they are believers.

“The Pope will speak to all,” said Father Manuel Morujao, spokesman and secretary of the Portuguese episcopal conference.  “The Church does not close the door to anyone and opens her heart to all.”

During a press conference at the end of the meeting of the bishops’ Permanent Council, Father Morujao also said that at the council’s next meeting, a pastoral note on the Pope’s visit will be released… Read more »

TO WHOM SHALL WE GO? – LENT 2010

13/02/2010

Beloved Sons and Daughters,

Among the many positive things we have in our country, we note that the thirst for learning has grown and, as learning opportunities have increased, teaching has spread.  At the same time, although today man has learned to read, it seems he has a problem to read his life history and that of his nation; although man is capable to add numbers, he seems to find it difficult to work out the sum total of his life.  … Read more »

PASTORAL LETTER FOR CHILDREN – LENT 2010

13/02/2010

Dear Children,

Since you spend so much time at school, you will be aware that we can learn in different ways.  The internet, computer, different forms of technology, and visual aids such as DVDs, videos and educational games, make learning more enjoyable.  On the other hand, though we know so much more, we still face many difficulties in our lives.  If you look around, you will become aware of problems such as poverty, broken families, conflicts, unhappy children, children who have already started working in order to earn a living, and illnesses.  … Read more »

QAWRA PASTORAL VISIT PROGRAMME

13/02/2010

13th – 22nd February, 2010

Saturday, 13th February

6.30 p.m. The Archbishop celebrates Mass at Qawra Parish Church on the official opening of the Pastoral Visit.

8.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets the Friars’ Community and stays with them for supper.

Sunday, 14th February

09.00 a.m. The Archbishop celebrates Mass at St. Massimilliano Kolbe Church.

10.30 a.m… Read more »

EIGHT NEW CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD

13/02/2010

Eight seminarians were received as candidates to the priesthood during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul Cremona OP, on Friday 12th February, 2010, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Victories, Senglea.

The candidates are: Dillon Bugeja (Zurrieq), Robin Camilleri (Luqa), Roderick Camilleri (Zabbar), Mario Dimech (Siggiewi), Anthony Paul Fitzpatrick (Gwardamangia), Cristian Antony Muscat (St Julians), George Schembri (Qormi – St Ġorġ) and Michael Zammit (Birkirkara – St’ Elena)… Read more »

February 15 – 21

13/02/2010

Monday

9.00 a.m. The Archbishop meets students from Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary, at the Curia.

10.00 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting.

4.30 p.m. The Archbishop holds individual meetings with seminarians, celebrates Mass and stays for supper with all seminarians, at the Seminary, in Tal-Virtu’.

Tuesday

9.30 a.m. The Archbishop presides over the Episcopal Conference at the Curia… Read more »

EU: BUSUTTIL (EP), “EVERYONE SPEAKS ABOUT VALUES, BUT WE ALSO NEED TO DEFEND THEM”

12/02/2010

Concerning the resolution on women’s rights and gender equality passed by the EU Parliament, the Maltese representative Simon Busuttil extends his analysis from the political-institutional field to the socio-cultural field: “Politicians represent civil society”, he declares to the SIR. “For this reason, I am even more concerned. Everyone speaks about values, but then, when it comes to defending them…”. Busuttil observes: “Although it has no legal value, the adopted resolution violates the subsidiarity principle and, where it speaks about abortion, it menaces the right to life of the unborn… Read more »

POPE TO PASS BY 40 PARISHES

11/02/2010

During a Press Conference, the National Organising Committee and the Organising Committee of the Church in Maltaa announced further details of the Pope’s visit in Malta, including the localities and parishes the Pope will be passing from. Mr. Charles Bonello, Chairperson of the National Organising Committee and Mons. Charles Cordina, Chairperson for the Interdiocesan Committee presided over the Press Conference… Read more »

PONTIFICAL MASS AT SAINT PAUL’S PARISH

11/02/2010

On Wednesdy, 10th February 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP celebrated Pontifical Mass at Saint Paul’s Parish. During the Mass, Archbishop Cremona announced the official programm of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Malta.

Click on the photo to enlarge… Read more »

AUSTRALIAN BISHOPS OFFER ONLINE LENTEN REFLECTIONS

10/02/2010

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As Catholics worldwide are preparing to begin Lent next week, Church leaders are offering resources to deepen their faith through reflections on the Gospel and the Creed.

The Australian bishops’ conference is offering “an innovative online experience” called “The Reflection.”

In a press release announcing the initiative, Archbishop John Bathersby, chair of the conference’s Commission for Mission and Faith Formation, said, “Instead of just giving up something for Lent, why not take up something as well?”

“This year we are asking that you consider spending time with friends and family reflecting on the Scriptures that lead us to this joyous celebration of the Church,” he added… Read more »