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Live: Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Supper – 14th April, 6pm
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Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »
The Pope to Jesuits in Malta: A smaller Church may lose many privileges, but it becomes more humble and more authentic
14/04/2022 The Apostolic Nunciature, RabatPope Francis during his meeting with Maltese Jesuits (Photo: Vatican Media)
Pope Francis’ 36th Apostolic Journey abroad saw him visit the Mediterranean island of Malta from 2 – 3 April. The two-day trip, themed “They showed us unusual kindness” drew attention to the plight of migrants who cross the Mediterranean, and promoted evangelization in the country.
Among the activities on the Holy Father’s schedule during the trip was a meeting with the members of the Society of Jesus in the country, who assembled at the Nunciature on the morning of 3 April… Read more »
Live: Chrism Mass on Maudy Thursday – 14th April, 9:30am
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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »
Way of the Cross: Families share pain of loss and horrors of war
13/04/2022Complaints, uncertainties, needs, wounds, but also courage, forgiveness, prayers, and hope.
These themes related to the life of every family across the globe form the basis of the meditations written for the Via Crucis which Pope Francis presides over on Good Friday at the Colosseum in Rome.
Fifteen families linked to Catholic volunteer associations and communities wrote the meditations since this year marks the Amoris Laetitia Family Year celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Pope’s Apostolic Exhortation… Read more »
Protecting peace amid the rubble of war
Public lecture by the Justice and Peace Commission
13/04/2022As the war in Ukraine is in its seventh week, the Justice and Peace Commission will be holding a public lecture on how Catholic Social Teaching sheds light on the responsibility of the international community, including Malta, to protect innocent lives from the severity of conflicts and wars. The event will be held on Tuesday, 19th April 2022, at Dar Ħanin Samaritan in Santa Venera, at 7pm… Read more »
Live: Choice of School Ballots – 13th April, 9:30am
13/04/2022Choice of School Ballot Form 1 Boys at 9:30am
Choice of School Ballot Form 1 Boys at 11:00am Read more »
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Notice
12/04/2022From Thursday, 14th April 2022, the Archbishop’s Curia, including the Marriage Office in Floriana, and the Ecclesiastical Tribunal in Valletta, will be closed for the Easter holidays.
The Archbishop’s Curia, the Marriage Office, the Ecclesiastical Tribunal reopen on Tuesday, 19th April 2022. Read more »
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Removal of masks from schools risks leaving classes without educators
Statement by Church schools
11/04/2022Church Schools would like to express their strong reservations at the unilateral decision taken by Government to remove the mandatory use of face masks in schools as of Wednesday 13th April 2022.
This decision, taken at a time when schools have been hardest hit by COVID-19, with record numbers of sick students and staff, is also expected to leave an impact on parents who will have to remain at home to take care of their children… Read more »
New archpriest and parish priest for Ħad-Dingli and Ħal Safi parishes
10/04/2022Dun David Farrugia Arċipriet ġdid għall-parroċċa ta’ Ħad-Dingli
L‑Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna ħatar lil Dun David Farrugia bħala arċipriet tal‑parroċċa ta’ Santa Marija, Ħad‑Dingli.
Dun David Farrugia twieled Ħ’Attard fl‑24 ta’ April 1979. Huwa rċieva l‑edukazzjoni primarja f’Ħal Qormi (San Ġorġ), l‑edukazzjoni sekondarja fil‑Liċeo Mikiel Anton Vassalli tal‑Ħandaq, Ħal Qormi, u l‑edukazzjoni postsekondarja fil‑Junior College, l‑Imsida. Kompla l‑istudjiu terzjarji (Filosofija u Teoloġija) fil‑Fakultà tat‑Teoloġija fl‑Università ta’ Malta… Read more »