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Annual Christmas Outreach Initiative

By senior students of St Paul’s Missionary College

The Senior Students of St Paul’s Missionary College have once again embraced their missionary identity, hosting their annual outreach event that brings together students, staff, and the wider community. Held twice a year, this cherished tradition aligns with the College’s commitment to fostering a sense of altruism and service among its students. This year’s event was organised in collaboration with ten different institutions and services in preparation for Christmas… Read more »

Gaudete! – Cappella Sanctae Catharinae Presents Italian Christmas Music Concert

Cappella Sanctae Catharinae returns with Gaudete! – its much anticipated annual Christmas Concert. This year the choir will present a concert of beautiful, but rarely heard, Italian Christmas choral music.

The programme features a mixture of gorgeous Italian Baroque polyphony, by composers such as Pomponio Nenna and Giovanni Belli. It will also include rarely heard Christmas Carols from all over Italy, including Sicily, Veneto, and Naples… Read more »

Launch of Beyond GDP II: the hidden struggles of third-country nationals in Malta

Photo: Nicolai Borg

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta has published its latest report, Beyond GDP II: Third-Country Nationals in Malta: Sharing in our economic future or serving labour market interests? The report is released amidst evolving migration policies and an increasing reliance on third-country nationals (TCNs) as a key part of the Maltese economy.

Malta’s unique context marked by an ageing population, low fertility rates, labour shortages and a drive for higher GDP growth — underscores the indispensable contributions of TCNs… Read more »

115 people at Dar tal-Providenza depend on you

Fil-ġimgħat li ġejjin se jkunu qed isiru diversi attivitajiet b’risq id-Dar tal-Providenza li se jwasslu għall-Festa ta’ Ġenerożità fl-ewwel ta’ Jannar li ġej. Dan kollu biex 115-il resident jibqgħu jirċevu l-aqwa servizz.

Dan tħabbar illum waqt konferenza stampa minn Fr. Martin Micallef flimkien mal-amministratur tad-dar Nadine Camilleri Cassano.

Fr. Micallef ħabbar li s-sena 2025 se tkun speċjali għad-Dar tal-Providenza għax hija s-sena li fiha tagħlaq 60 sena minn meta twaqqfet u tat servizz lil mijiet ta’ persuni bi bżonnijiet speċjali… Read more »

Join the spirit of giving: St. Jeanne Antide’s Reverse Advent Campaign

St. Jeanne Antide Foundation is inviting the public to join the annual Reverse Advent Calendar Campaign. This initiative reimagines the holiday tradition, focusing on giving rather than receiving, and provides much-needed support to the community’s families and individuals in need.

Once again, essential food items and toiletries are being collected to distribute to those who depend on their services. These contributions will comfort and relieve vulnerable families during this special time of year… Read more »

Bible & Beer on addictions: Exploring the deeper ‘why’

During the eighth edition of the MSSP Oratory Youth’s Bible & Beer series, attendees gathered for an evening of reflection, fellowship, and inspiration to explore the theme of addiction – how seemingly small habits, like endless scrolling or binge-watching, can grow into struggles that shape our mental health, relationships, and sense of purpose. 

Three speakers guided these conversations and offered insights into the complexities of addiction.  … Read more »

New publication on Malta’s Ecclesiastical History by Prof. Stanley Fiorini

Prof. Stanley Fiorini’s latest volume, The Landed Property of the Religious Orders in Malta 1600, will be launched on Tuesday, 10th December 2024, at 6:30 PM. The event will take place at The Immacolata Oratory, Jesuits’ Church, Valletta, and will feature addresses by distinguished scholars, including Prof. Petra Caruana Dingli and Rev. Dr. Nicholas Joseph Doublet.

Prof. Fiorini’s most recent publication in the Documentary Sources of Maltese History series published by the Archdiocese of Malta, dives into the fascinating history of ecclesiastical properties in Malta… Read more »

Open-day at St Jeanne Antide Foundation: community, support services & generosity

Sunday 24th November at 10:00 for the whole family

St Jeanne Antide Foundation (SJAF) is organising an open day on Sunday, 24th November, from 10pm – 5pm. This family-friendly event is a chance to explore the vital work of SJAF and an opportunity to support its mission through various fundraisers. All proceeds will help sustain the foundation’s essential services, offered entirely free of charge to those in need.

During the open day, volunteers will be selling handcrafted Christmas ornaments, soap packages made by SOAR members, plants, toys, books, and more… Read more »

Annual meeting for Catechists of the Archdiocese of Malta

On Wednesday 13th November 2024, hundreds of catechists of the Archdiocese of Malta, from various parishes and communities around Malta came together for the annual meeting inside the Auditorium of the <emSociety of Christian Doctrine</em(M.U.S.E.U.M.), at Blata l-Bajda.

The meeting began with an introduction by Rev. Dr. David Torpiano, the Archbishop’s Delegate for Catechesis. An inspiring reflection, centred on the theme: “Giving the reason for the hope that is in us” (1 Peter 3:8-17), was delivered by Mgr… Read more »

Concert by the Paediatrics Association in aid of Fondazzjoni Sebħ

Various artists from the paediatric department will be performing at a concert, Paediatrics Unwrapped 2024 in aid of Fondazzjoni Sebħ. The concert presents a variety of artistic talents from The Malta Paediatrics Association including music, dance, singing, and art, featuring a special guest, VOCA choir.

After years of success and a COVID-induced break, this year, Paediatrics Unwrapped will be held on the 23rd November 2024 at 8pm at Theatre Metanoia in Ħal-Luqa… Read more »