Monthly Archives: April 2026

From tradition to choice: Adult baptisms on the rise in Malta

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta

A quiet but notable shift is under way within the Archdiocese of Malta, as a growing number of adults are requesting the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist – even as infant baptisms continue their gradual decline.

Figures obtained by Newsbook Malta from the Archdiocese of Malta point towards a changing landscape.

Between 2018 and 2021, the number of adults receiving the sacraments remained relatively low… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 10th April 2026, 9:30am

  The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 10th April

Friday of Easter week
Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 4:1-12
Psalm: 117 (118):1-2,4,22-24,25-27a

Gospel: John 21:1-14

In those days, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing… Read more »

Dar Saura project launched

The Arrchdiocese of Malta had given out this building with the aim of providing support to children and youths with disabilty

  Rabat, Malta
Dar Suara

Ritratt: Nicolai Borg – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta

Dar Saura, fir-Rabat se tkun qed tinbidel f’binja li tilqa’ tfal u żgħażagħ f’diżabbiltajiet varji sabiex ikunu jistgħu jikbru bħala persuni b’talenti u valuri mill-aqwa.

Dan il-proġett mistenni li jiġi jiswa madwar €38 miljun hekk kif jeħtieġ xogħol ta’ restawr u titjieb biex il-binja tkun tista’ tibda tintuża minn The Malta Trust Foundation. Kien għal din ir-raġuni li sar qbil bejn TMTF u Komunità Malta… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 9th April 2026, 9:30am

  The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 9th April

Thursday of Easter week
Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 3:11-26
Psalm: 8:2a,5,6-7,8-9

Gospel: Luke 24:35-48

The disciples of Jesus recounted what had taken place along the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Holiness is not a privilege for the few

  St. Peter's Square, the Vatican

The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. II. Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium. 7. Holiness and evangelical counsels in the Church

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!

The Constitution of the Second Vatican Council Lumen gentium (LG) on the Church dedicates an entire chapter, the fifth, to the universal vocation to holiness of all the faithful: every one of us is called to live in the grace of God, practising the virtues and imitating Christ… Read more »

Children’s Therapy Room Inaugurated at Fondazzjoni Sebħ

A strong and enduring partnership between Sebħ and the Children in Need Foundation

Fondazzjoni Sebħ inaugurated a newly refurbished children’s therapy room, on Tuesday 7 April 2026, marking an important milestone in the development of a comprehensive, trauma-informed system of care. What began in 2023 as a dream has since evolved into a model now recognised as a benchmark of excellence within residential services.

Through the Mindful@Home project, the Children in Need Foundation (CiN) joined forces with Sebħ to create a therapeutic care service within Sebħ’s residential homes… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 8th April 2026, 9:30am

  The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »