News from the Church in Malta
Dear brothers and sisters,
With this catechesis I would like to bring our attention to another essential aspect of the life of Jesus, namely his healings. For this reason, I invite you to bring before the Heart of Christ your most painful and fragile parts, those places in your life where you feel stuck and blocked. Let us trustfully ask the Lord to listen to our cry, and to heal us! … Read more »
Life Network Foundation launches Oqtol l-uġigħ, mhux lili a campaign for better palliative care and against the legalisation of assisted suicide. The campaign calls on the general public to contribute to the Government consultation via a new platform oqtollugigh.org, to ensure their voice in heard.
Oqtol l-uġigħ, mhux lili (Kill the pain, not me) calls on the Government to live up to its manifesto promise to improve palliative care and pain relief, rather than introducing a system of taking the life of the patient, rather than addressing their pain and medical conditions.
The campaign highlights seven key areas of concern in regard to the overall principles of assisted suicide and highlights the flaws in the Government’s proposals… Read more »
Filmati: Miguela Xuereb
24 ta’ Novembru tat-2003.
Data li sa qabel it-8 ta’ Mejju 2025 kienet komuni biss wara ħadet sinifikat ġdid għaliex Robert Prevost laħaq il-Kap il-ġdid tal-Knisja Kattolika, u issa l-kitba li kiteb fuq il-ktieb tal-Millenium Chapel saret ħafna aktar għażiża għal Fr Hilary Tagliaferro li hu wkoll Agostinjan.
Interessanti li l-Papa Ljun XIV fl-2003 kien żar din il-kappella f’Paceville meta kien Ġeneral tal-Ordni Agostinjana… Read more »
Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
In a country where suicide has been recognised as a pressing public health issue, the government’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy for Malta (2025-2030), which was launched in March this year, is a welcome and much-needed initiative. This strategy aims to work for the prevention of suicide through awareness campaigns, mental health support, community interventions, and a strong clear message: every life matters… Read more »
Pentecost Sunday – Solemnity
Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11
Psalm: 103 (104):1ab,24ac,29bc-30,31,34
Second Reading: Romans 8:8-17
Gospel: John 14:15-16,23b-26
Jesus said to his disciples: If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, Jesus answered and said to him, “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him… Read more »
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The Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta expresses deep concern at the recent prosecution of 12 homeless individuals, charged with loitering and begging, simply for not having a fixed address.
This distressing episode has laid bare the alarming reality that our system too often punishes those in need instead of offering a helping hand. As Archbishop Charles Scicluna recently said, housing is not merely a commodity but a fundamental human right… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters,
I would like to look at one of Jesus’ parables again. Also in this case, it is a story that fosters our hope. Indeed, at times we have the impression that we cannot find meaning for our lives: we feel useless, inadequate, just like the labourers who wait in the marketplace, waiting for someone to hire them to work… Read more »
I wish to clarify media reports regarding comments I made during a television programme about a recent case of clerical sexual abuse.
While I urged victims to find it within their hearts to forgive the perpetrators of such despicable acts – which is in line with the teachings of the Gospel – I did not in any way seek to convey the impression given by headlines in the media that this should be an alternative to reporting the matter to the relevant authorities… Read more »
Matul il‑laqgħat ta’ aġġornament għall‑kleru ta’ din is‑sena, is‑saċerdoti djoċesani u reliġjużi ġew imħeġġa jiddiskutu l‑isfidi u l‑opportunitajiet relatati mal‑vokazzjonijiet. Ispirati mill‑episodju tal‑Vanġelu tad‑dixxipli fit‑triq lejn Għemmaws, il‑laqgħat kienu mqassma fuq tliet temi prinċipali: li niltaqgħu, nisimgħu u nirrispondu.
Biex jiffaċilitaw dan il‑proċess ta’ riflessjoni u djalogu, ġew mistiedna is‑Sur Lawrence Zammit mill‑kumpanija MISCO u Patri Frankie Cini MSSP li ppreżentaw ir‑realtà tal‑vokazzjonijiet f’Malta u għenu lis‑saċerdoti jirriflettu fuq kif is‑soċjetà Maltija tħares lejn is‑saċerdot… Read more »
Ritratti: Ian Noel Pace
The Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana hosted the launch of the book Casa Manresa in Floriana: A House of Formation. Edited by Rev. Dr Nicholas Joseph Doublet, the publication explores the spiritual, artistic, and pastoral legacy of Casa Manresa. Originally established as a Jesuit house of retreat, Casa Manresa later became Malta’s diocesan seminary. Today, it continues to serve the Church as the seat of the Archbishop’s Curia, a place of formation, leadership, and service… Read more »
