Editorials

Peace be with you, Pope Leo XIV

09/05/2025

Photo: Catriel Farrugia Sghendo

“Peace be with you” — these were the first words with which Pope Leo XIV greeted the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square, and indeed the entire world, as he appeared for the first time on the central balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

In a calm yet resolute voice, the Successor of Peter invited each and every one of us “to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.” These words offer a clear indication that his pontificate will be marked by openness, compassion, and fidelity to the Gospel… Read more »

Rejoice in the hope St Paul has sown in our hearts

Pastoral Letter for Lent 2025

08/03/2025

Dear brothers and sisters,

“Rejoice in hope” (Rom 12:12). As we celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, which Pope Francis has dedicated to hope, we reflect on these words.

Who was Paul, the man who urged the people of Rome to “rejoice in hope”, and how did we come to know him? We thank God for his journey with us—one that began with a dramatic shipwreck… Read more »

Plan 2025 with the Archdiocese’s diary and notebook

26/11/2024

The Archdiocese of Malta is publishing the 2025 diary which includes pages for each day and month, the daily Mass Scripture references, village feast dates in Malta and Gozo, and contact details of parishes and Church entities. A special prayer for each month of the year is also included, with a focus on the Jubilee of Hope that shall be celebrated in 2025. The diary is in Maltese… Read more »

Call for contributions: share your stories and initiatives

28/10/2024

Entities, parishes, organisations, and groups that form part of the Church in Malta are invited to share stories of impactful events, activities, and initiatives happening within their communities. People who can be an inspiration to others are also invited to share their experiences.

This invitation aims to encourage participation, highlight milestones and share resources to spread the church’s mission and connect more meaningfully with society… Read more »

Five blessings for our country

14/02/2024

For 2024, the Bishops of Malta and Gozo are proposing that as a country, and as Christians, we ought to reflect on the five gifts of God that Dun Karm Psaila, the national poet, reminds us of in Malta’s national anthem: sound judgement, mercy, health, unity and peace. This reflection is particularly significant as this year, Malta celebrates 60 years of independence and 50 years as a republic… Read more »

Plan 2024 with the Archdiocese’s Diary

17/10/2023

The Archdiocese of Malta is publishing the 2024 diary which includes pages for each day and month, the daily Mass Scripture references, village feast dates in Malta and Gozo, and contact details of parishes and Church entities. It also provides thoughtful reflections. The diary is in Maltese.

Proceeds from sales will support the Archdiocese of Malta in helping those in need.

Diary Details:

  • Hard cover
  • 352 pages
  • Dimensions: A5 (15.2cm x 21.6cm x 2.4cm)
  • Monthly planner
  • Inspirational quotes
  • Important liturgical dates
  • Contact details of all parishes in Malta
  • Contact details of Church entities
  • 2024 and 2025 Year Planner
  • Made in Malta

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Order your diary by the 10th November 2023 …

The sixth edition of ‘Kelma ta’ Ħabib’

09/04/2023

The Archdiocese of Malta is pleased to announce the publication of the sixth edition of Kelma ta’ Ħabib, a collection of homilies and messages by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna in 2020. This book consists of 700 pages, including 50 pages of colour photographs taken during various celebrations held in parishes and other activities.

Through his simple but profound words, grounded in the Gospel, the Archbishop invites us to take care of each other in every possible way and to remember those who are most in need… Read more »

Lent: a journey in which I discover how good and merciful God is

22/02/2023

Holy Lent, 40 days of prayer and penitence, in preparation for the celebration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection from the dead of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Lent is also a journey that we should experience as a journey of liberation by which we are freed from all that weighs us down and open our hearts to God and our neighbour. Ideally, this journey is based on three practices that are important to the Lord: charity, prayer and fasting, which, if coming from the heart, should make the journey one of conversion and renewal… Read more »

Resolutions: Now and Anytime

28/12/2022

The week between Christmas and New Year is a time when nobody knows exactly what they should be doing. People catch up on Christmas shopping and try to benefit from the best discounts, others go to lunch and dinner with different sides of the family, or on holiday for a few days; students try to catch up on assignments and parents cannot wait for their children to go back to school… Read more »

Make Space

Clearing the Clutter

24/12/2022

If you have ever been in a cave, you’d know that it is not the most enjoyable place to be – the darkness, the insects, the dust, the trash, the dirt. Entering caves is an adventure in itself and not an experience that just about anyone would jump to.

My heart is sometimes the same, filled with the remnants of what was once alive, memories that are rotting in the corners, and undealt with trash lying around… Read more »