Archbisop Emeritus Paul Cremona O.P. passes into eternal life
19/03/2025Archbishop Cremona passed away at 11:55pm on Tuesday, 18th March 2025, at Mater Dei Hospital.
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Concert in Tal-Ibraġ for the 25th anniversary and tribute to Mgr Victor Grech
18/03/2025Photo: Ian Noel Pace
On the occasion of the closing of the celebrations to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Tal-Ibraġ becoming a parish under the title of Mary Immaculate Mother of the Church, a musical concert is being organised by the Cappella Musicale Caeciliana choir on Saturday 22nd March, at 7:30pm in the parish church.
This concert is being held under the patronage of President Emeritus Marie Louise Coleiro Preca… Read more »
Children discuss spiritual reading with the Archbishop
A meeting organised by KDT
18/03/2025 The theological library at the Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-VirtùFl-aħħar laqgħa li saret tal-Kummissjoni Djoċesana Tfal (KDT), it-tfal membri xtaqu jiddiskutu l-qari spiritwali, u kif il-Knisja tista’ tħeġġeġ aktar tfal jaqraw dan it-tip ta’ qari. Għal din il-laqgħa xtaqu li l-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna jkun preżenti u jiddiskutu miegħu dan is-suġġett.
Il-laqgħa kienet maqsuma fi tnejn. Fl-ewwel parti, it-tfal ħarġu u ddiskutu diversi ideat ta’ kif il-Kummissjoni Djoċesana Tfal tista’ tgħin biex jiżdied il-qari spiritwali qalb it-tfal… Read more »
Cardinal Grech: A new path to help the Church walk in a synodal style
17/03/2025Vatican Media spoke with Cardinal Mario Grech, the Secretary General of the Synod, about the objectives of the process that will accompany the implementation of the Synod on synodality approved by Pope Francis and which will culminate in the Ecclesial Assembly in 2028. “The goal of the journey that the General Secretariat of the Synod is proposing to local Churches,” he explains, “is not to add work upon work but to help Churches walk in a synodal style.” Here is an extract of the interview. … Read more »
Lenten talks for SDC aspirants
17/03/2025Teenagers aged 13 to 16 who attend the Society of Christian Doctrine Centres in Malta gathered at the DĦS Conference Centre from 13th to 15th March 2025 for their Lenten reflections, centred on the theme Fejn Int Sejjer? (Where are you headed?).
Meanwhile, those attending the SDC Centres in Gozo participated in similar talks held at various centres across the island… Read more »
Pope from Gemelli: Praise God, Who never abandons us
16/03/2025Pope Francis in the private chapel on the 10th floor of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital (@salastampaVaticana)
Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!
Today, the second Sunday of Lent, the Gospel tells us about the Transfiguration of Jesus (Lk 9:28-36). Having climbed to the top of a mountain with Peter, James and John, Jesus immerses Himself in prayer and becomes radiant with light… Read more »
Church-State agreement for Fondazzjoni Sebħ to continue helping 42 children in residential homes
It is estimated that Fondazzjoni Sebħ needs around €70,000 a year per child
17/03/2025 Fra Diegu Home, ĦamrunRitratti: Ian Noel Pace
L‑entità tal‑Knisja Fondazzjoni Sebħ iffirmat ftehim mal‑Ministeru għall‑Politika Soċjali, sabiex tkompli tmexxi d‑djar tat‑tfal f’Malta u toffri sigurtà, dinjità, imħabba u għożża lit‑42 tifel u tifla li jinsabu fil‑kura tal‑Knisja.
Dan il‑ftehim jassigura għajnuna finanzjarja ta’ €7 miljun mill‑Gvern sabiex Fondazzjoni Sebħ tkompli tmexxi s‑seba’ appartamenti residenzjali. Hu stmat li Fondazzjoni Sebħ għandha bżonn madwar €70,000 fis-sena għal kull tifel u tifla… Read more »
Lenten Reflection 2025 – Second Sunday
14/03/2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvUKMroxLq8
During Mass, have you ever paused to reflect on the meaning of the Second Reading? This Lent, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will provide brief explanations of the Second Reading proclaimed on each Sunday, offering key insights and reflections to guide us on our spiritual journey.
Second Reading for the Second Sunday: Philippians 3:17–4:1
Reading from the Letter of St… Read more »
Seven adults receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
13/03/2025The seven people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation together with Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace
After several months of spiritual preparation, seven adult Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a Mass at the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation in Ħal Balzan. His Lordship, Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi, administered the sacrament.
The newly confirmed, hailing from Malta, Indonesia, Italy, and Colombia, had not previously received the Sacrament of Confirmation for various reasons… Read more »
Pope Francis in stable condition, X-ray confirms improvements over recent days
13/03/2025Pope Francis continues treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome
On Wednesday evening, 12 March, the Holy See Press Office provided the following medical update on Pope Francis who has been receiving care at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February:
“The clinical condition of the Holy Father has remained stable, in the context of a complex overall medical picture.
The chest X-ray performed yesterday has radiologically confirmed the improvements observed in the previous days… Read more »