The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) published on Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Reflection Paper entitled “Mental Health in Europe – A Call for Care”. The document offers an ethical and human-centred contribution to the growing European public and political debate on mental health, calling for policies rooted in human dignity, solidarity and integral care.

The COMECE document was released in the context of the 2026 European Mental Health Week (4-8 May 2026), coordinated by Mental Health Europe and highlighting community, resilience, and inclusive policies, aiming to move conversations from crisis response toward prevention and collective action… Read more »

Id-Dar tal-Providenza has announced ambitious plans for the upcoming edition of its annual fundraising volleyball marathon.

Now in its 16th edition, the BOV Volleyball Marathon will take place between Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th July, and will, for the first time, be held at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali. The event will also be broadcast across all local television stations.

Organisers explained that the new venue will open up exciting opportunities for the event, while also making it more accessible and central for visitors… Read more »

A Theology & Peace Colloquium is being organised titled ‘Paths to Peace: Theological Reflections in a Fractured World’, taking place on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, beginning at 9am.

In a world increasingly marked by fragmentation and conflict, the need to reflect seriously on peace has never been more urgent. This colloquium will explore the meaning of peace from a theological perspective while engaging in dialogue with other disciplines, recognising that peace must be addressed across social, political, ethical, and environmental contexts… Read more »

Photo: Ada Lushi – COMECE

During the Spring Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Nicosia from 22 to 24 April 2026 in the context of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the delegated bishops adopted a declaration addressing global crises, with particular attention to the wars and instability in the Middle East and beyond… Read more »

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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 »

(left) Bro. Raphael Axisa, Fra Mauro Zammit OFM Conv. and Bro. Matthew Alfino SDB
Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

This Saturday, 2nd Mary 2026, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will ordain three new deacons. The three deacons are Fra Mauro Zammit from the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, and Bro. Matthew Alfino and Bro. Raphael Axisa from the Salesians of Don Bosco.

The Mass with the Rite of Diaconate Ordination will be celebrated at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta at 9:30am and broadcast live on Church.mt and Newsbook.com.mt… Read more »