Monthly Archives: November 2015

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna’s reaction to the attacks in Paris

14/11/2015
  • Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna reacted to the attacks on Paris, this morning on RTK radio, during the programme ‘Newsbook’ presented by Jes Saliba.

    “First of all, I would like to express solidarity, also on behalf of the Maltese Church, to all the French people and relatives of victims. Let us pray a lot for the numerous victims. We condemn unreservedly the terrorist attacks which are trying to destroy the peaceful way in which we live…

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Position Paper: “Embryo freezing is scientifically unnecessary and unreasonable”

13/11/2015

  • “The prevailing scientific data and the results obtained from local IVF treatment to date demonstrate that the introduction of embryo freezing in Malta is scientifically unnecessary and unreasonable”.

    This is one of the main conclusions of a group of experts in the field of clinical medicine, law, psychology, social policy, family studies, disability studies, philosophy and theology, commissioned by the Maltese Episcopal Conference to prepare a study on the changes that the Government is apparently preparing to introduce to the Embryo Protection Act (2012)…

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Church Schools entry in 2016

13/11/2015

  • Ir-Regolamenti għad-dħul fl-iskejjel tal-Knisja għas-sena skolastika 2016-2017 ġew ippublikati fuq il-websajt www.thechurchinmalta.org.

    B’kollox ser ikun hemm total ta’ 1,557 postijiet vakanti. L-applikazzjonijiet ser isiru f’diversi skejjel tal-Knisja bejn Novembru u Frar. Min ser japplika għandu jieħu miegħu d-dokumenti meħtieġa u l-applikazzjoni timtela’ dakinhar stess.  Lista tad-dokumenti meħtieġa, u l-ġranet meta wieħed għandu jmur japplika u fejn, huma mniżżla fir-Regolamenti…

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The Archbishop visits St Ignatius College, Tal-Ħandaq

13/11/2015

  • On Wednesday 11th November 2015, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna visited St Ignatius College, Tal-Ħandaq, Ħal Qormi, where he met with 3, 4 and 5th Formers and the College staff. The Archbishop had the opportunity to answer questions from the students and engage in dialogue with them.

  • Photos: Curia Communications Office

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Pope donates crucifix gifted to him by Castro to a Lampedusa Parish

13/11/2015

  • Pope Francis is donating to the parish church of Lampedusa a crucifix that was gifted to him by President Raul Castro of Cuba during the recent papal visit to the Caribbean island. Measuring over 3 metres high, the crucifix is crafted from wooden oars tied with ropes to symbolize the reality of migrants who have crossed the Mediterranean by boat…

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Position Paper: “Embryo freezing is scientifically unnecessary and unreasonable”

13/11/2015

“The prevailing scientific data and the results obtained from local IVF treatment to date demonstrate that the introduction of embryo freezing in Malta is scientifically unnecessary and unreasonable”.

This is one of the main conclusions of a group of experts in the field of clinical medicine, law, psychology, social policy, family studies, disability studies, philosophy and theology, commissioned by the Maltese Episcopal Conference to prepare a study on the changes that the Government is apparently preparing to introduce to the Embryo Protection Act (2012)… Read more »

The Diocesan Assembly 2015 and the feast of Christ the King

13/11/2015

  • Il-Knisja f’Malta se tlaqqa’ l-Assemblea Djoċesana, b’format ġdid din is-sena, nhar il-Ġimgħa 20 u s-Sibt 21 ta’ Novembru 2015, fil-Katekumenju, il-Mosta.

    Il-laqgħa tal-Ġimgħa filgħaxija, li tibda fis-6:45 p.m. se tiffoka fuq il-pastorali tal-familja. L-Isqof Mario Grech se jagħmel preżentazzjoni fid-dawl tal-esperjenza tiegħu fis-Sinodu tal-Isqfijiet.

    Is-Sibt fid-9:30 a.m., ir-Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Agius se jagħti preżentazzjoni tal-position paper ippreparata minn grupp ta’ esperti, rigward il-prokreazzjoni umana assistita…

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Statement by the Bishops of Malta on the Valletta Summit

12/11/2015

  • On the occasion of the Valletta Summit, which is bringing together leaders of the European Union and countries from the African continent, we, the Bishops, would like to express our gratitude for the goodwill and commitment being shown with the hope of finding concrete solutions to address the situation concerning migration.

    In these hours, our country is living up to its noble mission of being a bridge between the two continents, where we can put aside our differences and our exclusive national interests, and be strengthened by the spirit of hospitality and responsibility to work towards guaranteeing respect for everyone’s fundamental rights, especially the weakest and victims of violence, injustice and poverty…

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“Never forget the spiritual dimension in your lives” – The Archbishop to the new University graduates

12/11/2015

  • On Wednesday 11th November 2015, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, celebrated Mass with students from the University of Malta who are going to graduate during the coming weeks. Mass was held at St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Kon-katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta

    11 ta’ Novembru 2015

    L-ewwelnett nirringrazzjakom ħafna tal-preżenza tagħkom illejla…

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“Never forget the spiritual dimension in your lives” – The Archbishop to the new University graduates

12/11/2015

  • On Wednesday 11th November 2015, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, celebrated Mass with students from the University of Malta who are going to graduate during the coming weeks. Mass was held at St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

     

  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna  

    Kon-katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta

    11 ta’ Novembru 2015 L-ewwelnett nirringrazzjakom ħafna tal-preżenza tagħkom illejla…

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