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Justice and Peace Commission says budget does not go far enough to address economic hardships

31/10/2024

The Justice and Peace Commission, within the Archdiocese of Malta, welcomes the social measures in Malta’s 2025 Budget, but believes more should be done to secure a dignified standard of living for those facing economic hardships.

The Commission also stresses the need for ongoing improvements to address the broader social needs of vulnerable groups — especially the elderly, homeless, and migrant workers — who face significant barriers daily… Read more »

‘Insights in Service’ – reflections during voluntary work

A book containing voluntary work experiences, illustrations and short reflections

31/10/2024

Adam McCarthy, Lay Pastoral Assistant at the University of Malta Chaplaincy, has published a book ‘Insights in Service’ containing voluntary work experiences, paired with illustrations, and short reflections. The book is split into 30 sections and can be used as an easy, but profound way of reflection.

The stories shared in his book offer a glimpse into the lives of people from diverse backgrounds, revealing their struggles and the insights that can be drawn from the challenges of daily life along the way… Read more »

LOGOS to hold discussion on the environment, poverty and hope

LOGOS is a new initiative that creates dialogue spaces on the Christian message

31/10/2024

The LOGOS initiative is organising a discussion on 6th November between 6.30pm-8.30pm in the Arcbishop’s Seminary Library, at Tal-Virtù, Rabat on environmental degradation, the gap between the rich and the poor and the role of hope in the face of all this.

LOGOS is a new initiative that helps create space for dialogue meetings based on the Christian message, to strengthen the hope of the Maltese society… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Confirmation communicates Holy Spirit’s abundant gifts

30/10/2024   Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Today we will continue our reflection on the presence and action of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church through the Sacraments.

The sanctifying action of the Holy Spirit reaches us primarily through two channels: the Word of God and the Sacraments. And among all the Sacraments, there is one that is quintessentially the Sacrament of the Holy Spirit, and it is on this that I would like to focus today… Read more »

All Saints and All Souls’ Day

30/10/2024

Photo: Ian Noel Pace

On Friday, 1st November 2024, at 9:30am, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will preside over Mass for the Feast of All Saints in the Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana. This Mass will be broadcast live on TVM, Church.mt, and Newsbook Malta.

On Saturday, 2nd November, at 9:30am, Archbishop Scicluna will celebrate Mass in remembrance of all the faithful departed, at the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows at Addolorata Cemetery… Read more »

Archbishop’s Seminary students welcome President of the European Parliament

An event as part of European Week for waste reduction

30/10/2024   Archbishop's Minor Seminary, Tal-Virtù

The President of the European Parliament visited the Archbishop’s Minor Seminary as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction.

Dr Roberta Metsola engaged with the upper secondary students, including members of the student council and eco-school council. They explored important topics such as human dignity, teamwork, integrity, and principled decision-making. These conversations highlighted the connection between personal values and environmental responsibility.

The younger students focused on practical environmental issues… Read more »

Requiem Mass for the repose of the souls of priests and religious who have passed away in the past year

29/10/2024

On Tuesday, 5th November at 6pm, a Mass will be held in St Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina, offered for the repose of the souls of priests and religious who have departed this life within the past year.

This Requiem Mass is held each year on the first Tuesday of November and serves as a solemn remembrance of our brothers and sisters who dedicated their lives to the service of the Lord and others… Read more »

Dialogue meeting with Fr James Hanvey SJ

29/10/2024

On Friday 8th November Fr James Hanvey SJ will be addressing a dialogue meeting on the theme: ‘In Malta, how can we be a Church of laity and clergy working together with hope, despite the challenges?’ The meeting will be held between 7pm – 9pm at the MSSP Oratory Hall in Birkirkara.

Fr. James Hanvey is a theologian, author, and retreat director. He has taught at Heythrop College, University of London, and was the Founding Director of the Heythrop Institute for Religion, Ethics, and Public Life… Read more »

Meet ‘Luce’: The Vatican’s cartoon mascot for Jubilee 2025

28/10/2024

Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, the Vatican has launched a cartoon mascot unveiled Monday as the cheerful face of the Catholic Church’s upcoming holy year.

The mascot, named Luce — which means “light” in Italian — is intended to engage a younger audience and guide visitors through the holy year.

Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the Vatican’s chief organizer for the jubilee, described the mascot as part of the Vatican’s goal to engage with “the pop culture so beloved by our young people.”

The mascot will debut this week at the Lucca Comics and Games, Italy’s celebrated convention for all things comics, video games, and fantasy, where the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization will host a space dedicated to “Luce and Friends.”

It will be the first time that a Vatican dicastery participates in a comics convention… Read more »

Call for contributions: share your stories and initiatives

28/10/2024

Entities, parishes, organisations, and groups that form part of the Church in Malta are invited to share stories of impactful events, activities, and initiatives happening within their communities. People who can be an inspiration to others are also invited to share their experiences.

This invitation aims to encourage participation, highlight milestones and share resources to spread the church’s mission and connect more meaningfully with society… Read more »