Monthly Archives: March 2013

Pope Francis to diplomats: Moral relativism endangers peace

Pope Francis greets diplomats

Moral relativism “endangers the coexistence of peoples,” Pope Francis told diplomats March 22, and said a common ethics based on human nature is an indispensable condition for world peace. The pope made his remarks to the Vatican diplomatic corps in the Apostolic Palace’s Sala Regia, the vast “royal hall” where popes traditionally received Catholic monarchs. Recalling the love of the poor practiced by his namesake, St… Read more »

Archbishop meets young people in Ħamrun

On Monday 18th March 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met with young people at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Ħamrun. This activity formed part of the Pastoral Visit the Archbishop made in the same parish.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

Updated: National Via Crucis

L-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P. se jmexxi l-Via Crucis Nazzjonali li ser issir nhar l-Erbgħa 27 ta’ Marzu 2013, fit-8.00 p.m. It-tema se tkun marbuta mas-Sena tal-Fidi.

Il-Via Crucis Nazzjonali se tibda minn ħdejn il-Monument ta’ Kristu Re fil-Furjana, tgħaddi mit-toroq tal-Belt Valletta u tintemm quddiem il-Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann.

Il-Via Crucis hija organizzata minn radju RTK flimkien mas-Segretarjat Pastorali tal-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta… Read more »

Call for a long term vision that puts the Economy at the service of Society

As the global financial crisis and its consequences look set to dominate the economic, social and political landscapes once more in 2013, the Conference of European Justice and Peace Commissions, drawing on the experience of 31 European countries, wishes to make the case for radical change. Our vision is of a society in which all economic activity serves the demands of justice and the common good… Read more »

Pope Francis looking forward to meet youth in Rio

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday

Here is the translation of Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday which was held at St. Peter’s Square earlier Sunday.

1. Jesus enters into Jerusalem. The crowd of disciples accompanies him in celebration, cloaks are placed on the road before him, his miracles are spoken of, a shout of praise goes up: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king… Read more »

25-31 March

Monday

9.30 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting, at his residence in Attard.

6.30 p.m. The Archbishop presides over a meeting of his Delegates, at his residence in Attard.

Tuesday

3.30 p.m. The Archbishop participates in a ‘live’ programme on RTK Radio.

5.15 p.m. The Archbishop presides over a meeting between members of the Faculty of Theology and Major Seminary staff, at The Seminary, Tal-Virtu’… Read more »

Bishops lead the procession of Our Lady of Sorrows

On Friday 22nd March 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. accompanied by the Auxiliary Bishop Mgr Charles J. Scicluna led the devotional procession of Our Lady of Sorrows in Valletta.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

The Archbishop during the Holy Week

Fil-jiem tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa, l-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P. se jmexxi kemm ċelebrazzjonijiet reliġjużi u devozzjonali, kif ukoll ċelebrazzjonijiet liturġiċi li se jsiru fil-Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta.

Nhar Jum id-Duluri (22 ta’ Marzu) fis-6.00 p.m. l-Arċisqof se se jmexxi il-Pellegrinaġġ Penitenzjali tar-Randan bl-istatwa tad-Duluri, l-Belt Valletta.

Nhar l-Erbgħa (27 ta’ Marzu) fit-8.00 p.m., l-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P… Read more »

Day of Youth on Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday (March 24, 2013), the Church around the world pays tribute to the faith of young people; a special dedication initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1983. Our diocese, too, is celebrating the Day of Youth.

Archbishop Paul Cremona welcomes young people to a celebration of the eucharist in Santa Marija ta’ Bubaqra Church, Żurrieq – 7:15pm… Read more »

Courtesy visit by the Prime Minister to the Archbishop

On Friday 22nd March 2013, the Prime Minister Dr Joseph Muscat met with Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. at the Curia. The meeting started at 11.10 a.m.

At the meeting the Prime Minister met also the Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General, Mgr Charles J. Scicluna. The meeting was held in private and afterwards the Prime Minister and the Archbishop made their comments to the media… Read more »