The Bishops of the European Union convened in Nemi (Italy) from 26 to 28 March 2025 for the spring Plenary Assembly of COMECE. Following a series of dialogue sessions with Vatican, EU and academic representatives, the bishops elaborated and issued the declaration “Looking to Europe with hope”. Representing the Church in Malta and Gozo at this assembly was Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi.

The declaration

Deeply concerned about the dangerous spiral the world is descending into, the EU bishops urge the European Union to show leadership by acting as “united, trustful and integrating force for its neighbourhood and the world”… Read more »

Young people seeking a deeper encounter with faith during Lent are invited to embark on a journey, “Beyond the Shore”, organised by the MSSP Oratory Youth. This year’s Lenten talks will explore the life of Peter, delving into his defining moments of calling, doubt, betrayal, and renewal.

Peter’s journey was one of bold leaps and profound struggles—moments of trust followed by fear, of failure met with redemption… Read more »

A significant milestone in the history of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSSP) will be celebrated this April as five distinguished priests mark their Diamond Jubilee. Frs. Emanuel Adami, Norbert Bonavia, Bernard Mangion, Vincent Magro, and George Scerri will commemorate 60 years of priestly ministry, having been ordained together on April 3, 1965, by Archbishop Mikiel Gonzi at St. John’s Co-Cathedral.

The occasion will be marked by a concelebrated Mass, presided over by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea Curmi, at the Chapel of St… Read more »

Fiċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-quddiesa ta’ dalgħodu, il-Komunità tad-Dar tal-Kleru flimkien mal-Komunità Agostinjana raddew ħajr lil Alla f’għeluq il-75 sena mill-Ordinazzjoni Saċerdotali ta’ Patri Ġulju Bonnici.

Huwa qed jiċċelebra l-Ġublew tad-Djamant bħala 75 sena saċerdot ta’ Kristu u l-Knisja. Il-fotografa ta’ Newsbook Malta Miguela Xuereb kienet preżenti għal din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni ċkejkna li wara l-quddiesa kienet segwita mill-qtugħ tal-kejk.

Mill-esperjenza tiegħu, huwa għamel kuraġġ lil kull min qed jaqta’ qalbu mill-ħajja għaliex minkejja li l-ħajja fiha t-tlugħ u nżul tagħha, hija sabiħa! … Read more »

Group photos of the COMECE bishops taken during the 2024 autumn plenary assembly held in Brussels. (Photo: Ada Lushi/COMECE)

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi, together with other bishop delegates from the Episcopates of the European Union, will convene in Nemi (Italy) for the COMECE Spring Assembly. The event, scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 March 2025, will focus on renewing Europe’s internal unity and its commitment to being a global actor for peace… Read more »