News from the Church in Malta
The first activity for Aspirants (Years 9-11) from the SDC Centres of Malta was held at St. Michael School on Saturday, 25th January 2025. In a joyful and reflective atmosphere, the teenagers gathered to think and pray on the theme: How much time do you have? They explored the idea that God grants us time as an opportunity to encounter and love him… Read more »
From Friday, January 24th, to Sunday, January 26th, 2025, eleven pre-candidates attended a seminar at Dar Betsajda. The seminar, titled LinkedIn, included various activities designed to help participants deepen their self-awareness, connect with one another, and collaborate as a team.
The programme also featured moments of prayer and recreation, fostering a strong sense of community within this group, which recently began gathering twice a month for their formation programme… Read more »
Fr Hilary Tagliaferro OSA, Caritas Malta and Dar tal-Providenza have been honoured with an award from Sport Malta in recognition of their commitment towards the community through sport.
During the award ceremony, Caritas Malta Director Anthony Gatt, Executive Head of Dar tal-Providenza Nadine Camilleri and Fr Hilary Tagliaferro OSA expressed their appreciation for Sport Malta’s efforts and their gratitude for receiving the ‘Fostering Generosity and Community Through Sport’ award… Read more »
Il-Gwardjan tal-Knisja ta’ Ġieżu, il-Patri Franġiskan Fr Ramon Farrugia stqarr li hu kien ħass is-sejħa tiegħu meta mar għall-missjoni fil-Kenja, liema esperjenza ħeġġitu jagħmilha t-tfajla tiegħu meta dak iż-żmien kien għarus. Spjega li qabel din l-esperjenza hu kien imbiegħed ħafna mill-Knisja u minn Alla u kien se jagħmilha biex jikkuntentaha biss ftit qabel is-safra ħassru u kienu fthemu li hu xorta waħda jmur jagħmel din l-esperjenza li effettivament bidlitlu ħajtu kompletament… Read more »
The Delegation of Malta and Gozo organised a weekend seminar for local superiors and members of the administration at the DĦS Conference Centre. The seminar commenced on Friday, 17th January, and concluded on Sunday, 19th January 2025.
The programme featured a session led by Ms Maria McNamara on the theme: Principles of Leadership, as well as a presentation by the Superior General on Servant Leadership… Read more »
Three Maltese members and an Australian member have recently departed for the Philippines to establish the first SDC community in the Archdiocese of Lipa, in the province of Batangas. This marks the first SDC community to be set up on the Asian continent.
The commissioning ceremony for Daniel Attard took place in Melbourne on 7 January 2025, while the Maltese members, Superior Oliver Aquilina, Lawrence Fenech, and Gabriel Pace, were commissioned on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, by the Superior General… Read more »
Ritratti: Mark Magro
Il-membri ta’ Fondazzjoni Kenosis iċċelebraw l-10 anniversarju ta’ Teen Klabb b’quddiesa ċċelebrata mill-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi fil-Knisja ta’ Sant’Ursola fil-Belt Valletta u djalogu mal-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna fiċ-Ċentru Santu Rokku.
Fondazzjoni Kenosis għandha l-għan li tippromwovi l-valuri Kattoliċi permezz tal-Faith Formation u Teen Klabb. B’mod prattiku Kenosis tfittex li tipprovdi ambjent fejn tfal u adoloxxenti minn oqsma differenti tal-ħajja jistgħu jitrawmu u jiġu appoġġati spiritwalment… Read more »
Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace
Il-Parroċċa ta’ Santa Marija f’Birkirkara se torganizza żewġ taħdidiet informattivi u ispirazzjonali dwar il-Ġublew tat-Tama.
It-taħdidiet se jsiru nhar il-Ġimgħa, 10 u 17 ta’ Jannar, fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ Santa Marija f’Birkirkara, fis-6:30pm. Dawn se jkunu mmexxija minn Dun Sinclair Bugeja u se jiffokaw fuq is-Sena tal-Ġublew kif ukoll fuq il-kunċett tat-tama fil-Bibbja.
Din hija opportunità ideali biex wieħed jirrifletti fuq is-sinifikat profond tat-tama Nisranija u jagħmel esperjenza spiritwali fil-qalb tas-Sena tal-Ġublew… Read more »
The SDC candidates, together with their curators, gathered at St Michael School on Saturday, 4 January 2025, for their annual get-together held at the beginning of each year. The candidates took the initiative to organise this event themselves.
In the school chapel, they reflected on the boundless love God has for humanity, a love that they are called to mirror in love towards themselves, and ultimately, in acts of love towards others… Read more »
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 »
