Monthly Archives: February 2012

ADOPTION AT ALL COSTS?

29/02/2012

L-adozzjoni f’dawn l-aħħar ġimgħat kienet f’nofs id-diskussjoni pubblika. Biex inkunu eżatt, irridu ngħidu, l-adozzjoni mill-Etjopja, jew aħjar minn dar tat-tfal immexxija mis-sorijiet Franġiskani Maltin. Ngħiduha b’wiċċna bil-quddiem, m’għandna xejn kontra li wieħed jiddiskuti. Altru. Kull diskussjoni fil-pajjiż tgħin biex ikunu ċċarati l-affarijiet, il-pubbliku jagħti l-fehma tiegħu u wieħed jittama, jintlaħaq kunsens dwar problemi u issues ta’ natura pubblika u nazzjonali.

Imma kull diskussjoni trid tkun ibbażata fuq il-fatti, mhux spekulazzjoni u preġudizzju… Read more »

CONCERT IN AID OF ST JEANNE ANTIDE FOUNDATION

29/02/2012

On Saturday 3rd March 2012,  the Joy Gospel Singers, with the participation of the San Anton School Choir will be producing a concert in aid of St Jeanne Antide Foundation, at Teresa Spinelli Hall, St Monica School, Birkirkara, at 7.30 p.m.

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Living Lent Online

28/02/2012

‘2012Lent’, a novel exercise for Lent, is being launched today, Tuesday 28th February, at the Jesuit’s House, University of Malta, at 7:30pm. The initiative adds the dimension of social media consumption to personal Lenten reflection.

It is today recognised that internet in general and social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter in particular have woven themselves into the everyday life experience of the majority of people, especially young people… Read more »

NEW PARISH PRIESTS’ COUNCIL

28/02/2012

The College of Parish Priests of the Church in Malta has recently appointed a new Council for the year 2012-2013.  The College of Parish Priests is composed of seven members who represent the 70 parish priests from all parishes in Malta.  The Council members are the following:

President: Fr Gordon Refalo, Parish Priest, Swatar

Vice-President: Fr Bastjan Caruana, Parish Priest, Żabbar

Secretary of the College: Fr Mario Said, Parish Priest, Għaxaq

Secretary of the Council: Fr Alex Scerri O.Carm, Parish Priest, Santa Venera

Treasurer: Fr Noel Vassallo, Parish Priest, Attard

Members:  Fr Albert Buhagiar, Archpriest, Mosta

Fr Renald Lofreda O.Carm, Parish Priest, Fgura… Read more »

POPE ENCOURAGES SCIENTISTS IN EFFORTS TO SOLVE INFERTILITY

28/02/2012

Infertility

The scientifically best approach to infertility, and also the one most respectful of the persons involved, is a pursuit of diagnosis and therapy, says Benedict XVI.

The Pope affirmed this Saturday when he received some 200 members of the Pontifical Academy for Life, convened for their 18th general assembly, which was on the topic of infertility.

“The pursuit of a diagnosis and of a therapy represents the most scientifically correct approach to the question of infertility, but also that which is most respectful of the integral humanity of the subjects involved,” the Holy Father said… Read more »

BENJAMIN TONNA LECTURE 2012

27/02/2012

On Tuesday 28th February, 2012, the Institute for Research on the Signs of the Times (DISCERN) is organizing the Benjamin Tonna Lecture 2012 on ‘Medical Miracles: Faith, Fact or Fiction’. The guest speaker will be Professor David I. Mostofsky, Professor of Psychology at Boston University. This event will be held at the Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana, at 7:00 p.m. Read more »

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February 17 – March 4

26/02/2012

Monday

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

5.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets members of the Luqa Parish Pastoral Council for a consultation meeting about the new parish priest.

7.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets members of Civil Society of St Julian’s as part of his pastoral visit to the parish… Read more »

TWO NEW CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD

25/02/2012

On Friday 24th February 2012, two seminarians were officially welcomed by Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. as new candidates for the priesthood at Hal Ghaxaq Parish Church. The two seminarians, who are currently in their fifth year of formation, are Luke Cutajar  from St Paul’s parish, Rabat, and Brian Gialanze from the Parish of St Peter in Chains, Birzebbuga.

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