News from the Church in Malta
The Delegation of Malta and Gozo organised a seminar for SDC Candidates at Dar Betsajda (Malta). This seminar aimed to introduce a group of Aspirants embarking on their candidature, a period dedicated to formation and discernment. On Friday, September 27th, 2024, participants engaged in a prayer vigil centered on Pauline themes. The next day, they attended formation sessions focused on integrating prayer and discernment into their daily lives… Read more »
A press conference was held and livestreamed from the Holy See Press Office, Via della Conciliazione 54, on the opening of the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Thursday, 3 October, and highlighted the key themes of peace, forgiveness, the role of women, as well as the working methods of the Study Groups.
Those speaking included Fr Giacomo Costa, S.J., special secretary of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops; Msgr Riccardo Battocchio, also Synod special secretary; delegate presidents of the Synod Assembly Sister Maria de los Dolores Palencia Gómez of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph, and Bishop Daniel Ernest Flores of Brownsville, Texas… Read more »
Two Maltese youths, Mark and Gulia, participated in MED24, an inter-religious conference held in Tirana, Albania, in September. Around 50 young people from all five shores of the Mediterranean attended this meeting that brought together individuals of different backgrounds and focused on fostering a culture of inter-religious dialogue and fraternity to create a more peaceful and just society.
The conference’s main theme revolved around the importance of inter-religious dialogue in the Mediterranean region, with discussions focusing on three key topics: narrative – the personal and collective stories that shape individuals; dialogue – the need for empathic and meaningful dialogue between individuals, cultures and religions; and calling – a call to action to counter injustice and promote peace… Read more »
Pope Francis says that “in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to “put itself at the service of humanity”.
Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting for on October 7, the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war… Read more »
In his homily during Mass for the Solemn Inauguration of the Second Session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis emphasizes the need for hearts open to dialogue and the importance of the harmony that comes from the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis’ homily for the opening Mass of the General Assembly of the Synod focused on the images of “voice, refuge, and a child”… Read more »
Fl-okkażjoni tal-Jum Dinji għall-Anzjani, illum l-1 ta’ Ottubru, Caritas Malta ċċelebrat l-anzjani bit-tema ‘Ħudu Ħsiebna’ u organizzat ċelebrazzjoni permezz ta’ quddiesa fil-Bażilika Minuri ta’ Kristu Re f’Raħal ġdid, li għaliha attendew madwar 600 anzjan li ġew mill-komunità, parroċċi u minn diversi djar tal-anzjani.
Il-quddiesa kienet ċelebrata mill-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi, li kien akkumpanjat mill-Vigarju Episkopali għad-Djakonija Dun Martin Micallef u l-koordinatur djoċesan għall-pastorali mal-anzjani, Dun Simon Sciberras… Read more »
Photo: Ian Noel Pace
During Valletta’s annual Notte Bianca celebration on Saturday 5th of October 2024, between 5:30pm and 11pm, the Jesuits’ Church will open its doors to the public, offering a unique experience. Visitors will have the opportunity to glimpse into the ongoing restoration efforts and view an open lab to restore the titular altarpiece of the Chapel of Saint Ann, undertaken by the skilled team at Atelier del Restauro… Read more »
The Archdiocese of Malta is assisting the Dominican Sisters with the relocation of residents and employees of the Apap Institute care home in Santa Venera following a decision by the religious order to close the establishment by the end of the year.
The Dominican Sisters took the difficult decision to relinquish the running of the home —which accommodates 30 elderly residents— due to the declining number of religious vocations and the substantial investment required to refurbish the 80-year-old building… Read more »
LOOP Parish Diaconia is inviting students to complete their voluntary work hours as part of their course projects in Sixth Form, MCAST or University.
The newly launched programme, ‘Supporting New Beginnings’, coordinated by LOOP, offers students various volunteering opportunities that count towards DegreePlus and course placements at the University of Malta, Sixth Form voluntary hours under the Systems of Knowledge project, or CSR community work at MCAST… Read more »
The Academy of Sacred Music Francesco Azopardi of the Archdiocese of Malta is offering a variety of courses designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals involved in music ministry within the Church.
The courses for the academic year 2024-2025 include Animating Liturgy, tailored for those currently involved in or aspiring to participate in liturgical animation (starting in November 2024); The Organ in the Liturgy, intended for organists already serving or planning to serve in parishes and wishing to strengthen their knowledge of the organist’s ministry (starting in February 2025); the Christian songwriting programme Ħarbex (starting in February 2025); and Singing during Liturgy for priests (starting in May 2025)… Read more »
