Monthly Archives: September 2019

Statement on Fr Deo Debono OSA  

18/09/2019

  • In agreement with the Provincial of the Augustinians, Fr Leslie Gatt, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna decided that Fr Deo Debono, an Augustinian friar, will not remain parish priest of St Augustine Parish in Valletta and he will not exercise his priestly ministry in public until the police investigations and any other procedures in the Civil Courts are concluded. This decision has been taken following the allegations concerning this priest that have been reported in the media…

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A new board for Discern institute

18/09/2019

  • Dr Sue Vella, maħtura bħala ċ-chairperson ta’ Discern

    L‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ħatar lil Dr Sue Vella bħala chairperson ta’ Discern, l‑istitut tal‑Knisja għar‑Riċerka tas‑Sinjali taż‑Żminijiet.

    Dr Vella hija senior lecturer fil‑Fakultà għat‑Tisħiħ tas‑Soċjetà u membru fid‑Dipartiment tal‑Politika Soċjali u Ħidma Soċjali tal‑Università ta’ Malta. Hija wkoll membru fuq bord ta’ NGO u ta’ kumpanija privata…

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Holy See calls for boosting peaceful use of nuclear energy

18/09/2019

  • Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, on 16 September addressed the General Conference to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

    The Holy See has reiterated its support for the efforts and contribution of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to “nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament”, as well as to the “safe, secure, and peaceful, development and operation of nuclear technologies”. 

    “The broader goals of nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament, and the peaceful uses of nuclear technologies, each depend upon these crucial IAEA strategies,” said the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher.  

    He was addressing the IAEA’s 63rd General Conference that kicked off on Monday at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 

    An autonomous international organization, established in 1957, the IAEA seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons…

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The Gospel of the day: 18th September

18/09/2019
  • Readings of the day

  • First Reading: 1 Tim 3, 14-16
    Psalm: 110 (111), 1-2.3-4.5-6

    Gospel: Lk 7, 31-35

  • Jesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like?They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance…

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It should not be taboo to talk about life which begins at conception – The Auxiliary Bishop

Quddiesa ċelebrata fil-festa tal-Vitorja tal-Knisja ta’ Ħal Qormi

17/09/2019
  • L-omelija tal-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi

  • Il-Knisja tal-Vitorja, Ħal Qormi
    15 ta’ Settembru 2019

    Hu interessanti kif fis-silta tal-Evanġelju li għadna kif smajna, li hi s-silta li tiftaħ l-Evanġelju skont San Mattew bil-kelmiet Ktieb in-nisel ta’ Ġesù Kristu, qalb il-ħafna ismijiet li smajna, il-kelma ‘nissel’ (jew ‘nisel’ jew ‘tnissil’) insibuha għal aktar minn 40 darba…

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Indigenous leader says ‘Brother Francis’ risking his life for the Amazon

17/09/2019

  • According to arguably the most important indigenous leader of the Amazon, Pope Francis is putting his life on the line by defending the rainforest itself as well as the rights of the people who live in it, among other things by convening a Synod of Bishops on the Amazon next month in Rome.

    “Brother Francis,” according to Gregorio Diaz Mirabal, is “risking his life” for the Amazon, ticking off Russia, China, the US and Europe as global powers unhappy with the pope’s efforts to shine a spotlight on the situation in the region…

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The Gospel of the day: 17th September

17/09/2019
  • Readings of the day

  • First Reading: 1 Tim 3, 1-13
    Psalm: 100 (101) 1-2ab.2cd-3ab.5.6

    Gospel: Lk 7, 11-17

  • Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow…

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The President of Malta meets Pope Francis

Discussions included the protection of the environment and immigration

16/09/2019

  • Today Pope Father Francis received in audience the President of Malta, George Vella, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Mgr. Antoine Camilleri, under-Secretary for Relations with States.

    During the discussions, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, satisfaction was expressed for the good state of relations between Malta and the Holy See, and emphasis was placed on the importance of religious values in the culture and life of the Maltese people, highlighting the contribution of the Catholic Church in the field of education…

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Jesus understands that the sinner is one who is lost and needs to be found – The Archbishop in Brussels

Mass at St Anthony's Parish in Belgium. The Maltese community in Brussels was also invited to attend.

16/09/2019
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • St Anthony’s Parish Church, Kraainem, Belgium
    15 September 2019

    I would like to offer some brief snippets on this extraordinary reading that Fr Patrick has proclaimed to us. It is chapter 15 from the Gospel of Luke and it is an extraordinary masterpiece of narrative and we have three stories…

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The Franciscan friars celebrate the Provincial Chapter

16/09/2019

  • Bejn id-9 u t-13 ta’ Settembru, il-Provinċja Maltija ta’ San Pawl Appostlu tal-Patrijiet Franġiskani Konventwali ċċelebrat it-30 Kapitlu Provinċjali Ordinarju fiċ-Ċentru Kulturali Franġiskan, Birkirkara.

    Matul il-ġimgħa tal-Kapitlu l-patrijiet talbu flimkien u rriflettew dwar il-ħajja tal-Provinċja. F’dan il-Kapitlu, ippresedut mill-Ministru Ġenerali tal-Ordni Patri Carlos Alberto Trovarelli u fil-preżenza tal-Assistent Ġenerali Patri Giovanni Voltan, saru wkoll l-elezzjonijiet tal-Ministru Provinċjali u tal-Kunsill tiegħu…

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