News from the Church in Malta
Benedict XVI is encouraging concrete projects to bring peace in the Holy Land in this time of great change in the Middle East.
The Pope made this exhortation today after he had prayed the midday Angelus with thousands who had gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
As part of his traditional meeting with the faithful today, the Holy Father marked the last Sunday of January, the month of peace… Read more »
On Sunday 30th January, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. celebrated Mass at Xaghjra Chapel, Zabbar, and afterwards met the people of the same parish.
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Monday
9.15 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting.
6.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation, at his residence, Attard.
7.30 p.m. The Archbishop meets a group of youths for an informal dialogue with them.
Tuesday
10.00 a.m. The Archbishop visits the Day Centre at St… Read more »
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation in 17 points on “Violence against Christians in the Middle East.”
The Recommendation and its explanatory memorandum were drafted by Italian Member of Parliament Luca Volontè. It was adopted by 125 votes in favor, with nine voting against and 13 abstentions. The document notes that Christians have been present in the Middle East since Christianity began there, but that for the last century, the communities have been dwindling… Read more »
On Saturday 29th January, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. celebrated Mass at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Zabbar.
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With her deep prayer life and total devotion to serving God and the good of her fellow citizens, St. Joan of Arc is a wonderful model for Christian politicians, Pope Benedict XVI said. “Hers is a beautiful example of holiness for laypeople involved in politics, especially in difficult situations. Faith is the light that guided all her choices,” the pope said Jan. 26 during his weekly general audience… Read more »
On Thursday 27th January, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. presided over the parish assembly of Zabbar.
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On Monday, 24th January 2011, Mgr. Charles Cordina, Pastoral Secretary, celebrated Mass for journalists on the occasion of the feast of St. Frances de Sales. In his message, Mgr Cordina said that through his initiation into the sacrament of Baptism, the Christian has a commitment to be as leaven, light and salt in the society in which he lives… Read more »
On Wednesday 26th January, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona visited the Catechism Centre (MUSEUM) for girls in Zabbar.
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On Thursday 20th January 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited St. Margaret College, Zabbar Primary ‘A’. The school has a population of 468, comprising children from Kindergarten I to Year 2. Zabbar Parish Priest, Fr Sebastian Caruana, and the College Principal, Mr Stephen Cachia, accompanied the Archbishop. On entering the school playground the Archbishop was welcomed by the children who waved Maltese and Vatican City flags… Read more »
