Yearly Archives: 2011

UNANIMOUS THAT DIVORCE IS NOT A SOLUTION

12/02/2011

Bla dubju unanimi erba’ Membri Parlamentari fil-pożizzjoni tagħhom kontra d-divorzju u l-mentalità divorzista li dan iġib miegħu kemm-il darba jsir liġi fil-pajjiż. Qablu wkoll dwar id-diversi effetti negattivi li d-divorzju jista’ jkollu fuq il-pajjiż u l-familja, bħalma hu l-impatt li dan ikollu fuq l-ekonomija tal-pajjiż, u l-bidla li jġib fuq il-konċett li ż-żwieġ hu għal dejjem.

Esprimew ukoll il-fehma li d-divorzju mhux talli mhux soluzzjoni għall-problemi tal-familji mkissra, imma għall-kuntrarju, joħloq aktar problemi soċjali milli jsolvi… Read more »

INAUGURATION OF NEW OFFICES FOR THE REGIONAL TRIBUNAL OF SECOND INSTANCE

11/02/2011

On Friday,11th February 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. inaugurated and blessed the new offices of the Regional Tribunal of Second Instance, at the Archbishop’s Palace, Valletta.

During his welcome address, Mgr. Joseph Bajada, Judicial Vicar of the Regional Tribunal of Second Instance said that the transformation of these former dilapidated rooms into a warm and welcoming environment, will help those who seek assistance feel more welcome… Read more »

ROME BOOKED OUT FOR JOHN PAUL II BEATIFICATION

11/02/2011

Pope Karol Wojtyla

ROME DIOCESE LAUNCHES JOHN PAUL II WEB PAGE

Ahead of the May 1 beatification of John Paul II, the Diocese of Rome has launched a Web site dedicated to the event. Named Ioannes Paulus P.P. II, the site will gather information on the beatification of the Pope, and make it available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Polish, Italian and Romanian… Read more »

CARDINAL OUELLET WARNS AGAINST BIBLE CRISIS

09/02/2011

Bible

The relativization of the Bible, which denies the value of Word of God, constitutes a genuine crisis that is both external and internal to the Church, says Cardinal Marc Ouellet. The prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, who served as relator of the 2008 Synod of Bishops on the Word of God, stated this Monday in the opening address of a congress on “Sacred Scripture in the Church.”

The congress, closing on Wednesday, has gathered 800 people in Madrid… Read more »

‘MARRIAGEWEEK’ NATIONAL CONFERENCE

08/02/2011

As part of the MARRIAGEWEEK activities organised this week (7th-13th February 2011), a conference on ‘The Family in Europe Today’, was organised on Monday 7th February, by ProgettImpenn at the Phoenicia Ballroom, Floriana. The main speaker at this event was Prof. Francesco Belletti, Director of the International Centre for Family Studies in Milan.

Prof. Francesco Belletti spoke about the challenges and different perspectives which today’s family faces… Read more »

VATICAN PLANS DOCUMENT ON INTERNET AND SEMINARIES

08/02/2011

Internet

The Internet can be a valuable tool for Catholic education and evangelization, and its proper use should be encouraged in seminaries as well as other church institutions, Pope Benedict XVI said. “Internet, with its capacity to reach across distances and put people in contact, offers great possibilities for the church and her mission,” the pope said in an address to members of the Congregation for Catholic Education holding their plenary meeting at the Vatican Feb… Read more »

MARSASCALA PASTORAL VISIT OPENING MASS

07/02/2011

On Saturday, 6th February 2011, the Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. celebrated Mass at Marsascala, for the official opening of his Pastoral Visit in this parish.

The number of parishioners in Marsascala is around 9,300 gathered in 3,500 families.

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CANDLEMASS

07/02/2011

On Friday, 4th February, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. presided over a concelebrated Mass, at St. Sebastian Parish Church, Qormi, together with Parish priests and representatives from all parishes on the occasion of the feast of Candlemass.

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POPE URGES HEALTH WORKERS TO PROMOTE LIFE

07/02/2011

Benedict XVI is encouraging those who work in health care to build a culture of life based on ethical values. The Pope stated this Sunday in an address before praying the midday Angelus. He referred to the upcoming World Day of the Sick, which will be celebrated on Friday, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. This day “is an opportune occasion to reflect, to pray and to increase the ecclesial community’s and civil society’s awareness of sick brothers and sisters,” he affirmed… Read more »

February 7 – 13

06/02/2011

Monday

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

4.30 p.m. The Archbishop meets H.E. Ulla Gudmundson, Ambassador of Sweden, at his residence, in Attard.

6.30 p.m. The Archbishop participates in a conference on the family, organised by ProgettImpenn, at the Phoenicia Ballroom, Floriana.

Tuesday

9.00 a.m. The Archbishop visits the Mother and Baby Club of Marsascala, as part of his pastoral visit in this parish… Read more »