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“We must strive for a dignified end of life, not the anticipation of death” – The Archbishop

Archbishop Charles Scicluna called for greater investment in palliative care, underlining the importance of a dignified end of life over the anticipation of death.

Speaking on RTK103’s Għal Kulħadd this morning, the Archbishop addressed the ongoing debate surrounding ‘assisted dying,’ currently under discussion in the UK Parliament.

The Archbishop explained that the proposed law would permit individuals in challenging circumstances to opt for an early death with assistance, often bypassing the option of palliative care… Read more »

Those who are alert won’t miss an opportunity to love today – The Archbishop

  The Chapel of Mary Mother of the Church, Ta' Mlit, Mosta

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Bdejna sena ġdida ta’ laqgħat flimkien. U dis-sena hi ddedikata lil San Luqa, li fit-Testment il-Ġdid, kiteb żewġ kotba: l-Evanġelju skont San Luqa, u l-Atti tal-Appostli. Aħna midjunin ħafna ma’ San Luqa għax kien hu li f’kapitlu 28 tat-tieni ktieb tiegħu, tal-Atti tal-Appostli, ifakkar il-miġja ta’ San Pawl fostna. U tana wkoll ċertifikat sabiħ. Jalla ngħixuh dan iċ-ċertifikat li tana San Luqa, meta qal: “in-nies tagħha ġabu ruħhom magħna bi ħlewwa liema bħalha” (Atti 28:2)… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations of Archbishop Charles Scicluna in December 2024

Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace

Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Diċembru, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt tixxandar it‑talba tar‑rużarju fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook Malta, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, il‑quddiesa tixxandar fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta… Read more »

Għaliex iva?! with Fr Franco Fenech

In this episode, we meet Fr Franco Fenech, born and raised in Marsa. A priest for the past 30 years, he has spent nearly half of his ministry working closely with the residents of the Corradino Correctional Facility. Fr Franco also shares the story of his transition from being a Franciscan friar to a diocesan priest. These are just a few of the many pivotal experiences in Fr Franco’s life, including the profound rebellion he experienced against God after the tragic loss of his brother… Read more »

Women in leadership highlighted at CORE Platform event hosted at the Archbishop’s Curia

Photo: CORE Platform

The Archbishop’s Curia reaffirmed its commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion during the latest CORE Platform conference, at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana for Malta Diversity & Inclusion Charter Signatories.

Focusing on the theme “Women on Board,” the conference opened with an address by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. She emphasised the importance of diversity at all levels and stressed the need to support more women in senior leadership roles… Read more »

115 people at Dar tal-Providenza depend on you

Fil-ġimgħat li ġejjin se jkunu qed isiru diversi attivitajiet b’risq id-Dar tal-Providenza li se jwasslu għall-Festa ta’ Ġenerożità fl-ewwel ta’ Jannar li ġej. Dan kollu biex 115-il resident jibqgħu jirċevu l-aqwa servizz.

Dan tħabbar illum waqt konferenza stampa minn Fr. Martin Micallef flimkien mal-amministratur tad-dar Nadine Camilleri Cassano.

Fr. Micallef ħabbar li s-sena 2025 se tkun speċjali għad-Dar tal-Providenza għax hija s-sena li fiha tagħlaq 60 sena minn meta twaqqfet u tat servizz lil mijiet ta’ persuni bi bżonnijiet speċjali… Read more »

Join the spirit of giving: St. Jeanne Antide’s Reverse Advent Campaign

St. Jeanne Antide Foundation is inviting the public to join the annual Reverse Advent Calendar Campaign. This initiative reimagines the holiday tradition, focusing on giving rather than receiving, and provides much-needed support to the community’s families and individuals in need.

Once again, essential food items and toiletries are being collected to distribute to those who depend on their services. These contributions will comfort and relieve vulnerable families during this special time of year… Read more »

Dun Karm’s Mediterranean Theology

New publication by Fr Jean Claude Attard

  The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace

Il-ktieb ta’ Dun Jean Claude Attard, Dun Karm’s Beyond Self as a theology from the Mediterranean, ippubblikat minn Kite Group, tnieda fil-Kurja tal-Arċisqof fil-Furjana.

Dun Jean Claude Attard iqabbel u jikkuntrasta lil Dun Karm Psaila ma’ Albert Camus, u janalizza l-poeżija Il-Jien u Lil hinn Minnu bħala l-kapolavur ta’ poeta li kien ukoll qassis… Read more »

Signs of Hope: The Maltese Catholic Action General Assembly

Members, volunteers and workers of the Catholic Action were invited to attend the General Assembly on 16 November.

This year over 150 people participated in this activity, held at the Oratory in Mġarr.

The activity began with a mass, concelebrated by Mons Frans Abdilla, Fr Reuben Gauci, Fr Martin Micallef, Fr Sean Abela and Fr Paul Chetcuti. After the mass a discussion was held between Dr Nadia Delicata and Fr Reuben Gauci, led by Andreas Muscat, a member of the ŻAK Mġarr… Read more »

Bible & Beer on addictions: Exploring the deeper ‘why’

During the eighth edition of the MSSP Oratory Youth’s Bible & Beer series, attendees gathered for an evening of reflection, fellowship, and inspiration to explore the theme of addiction – how seemingly small habits, like endless scrolling or binge-watching, can grow into struggles that shape our mental health, relationships, and sense of purpose. 

Three speakers guided these conversations and offered insights into the complexities of addiction.  … Read more »