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Abseiling & zipline for Maltese Missions fundraising

The activities will take place on 9th and 10th November

08/11/2024   Mosta Bridge

On the 9th and 10th of November, Missio Malta, together with the Mosta Scout Group, is organising an adrenaline-filled challenge at the annual Abseiling and Zipline event at the Mosta Bridge. Funds will be raised for Maltese Missions spread across developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America during this event, now in its 13th edition.

“In the past, thanks to this event and the dedication of volunteers from both the Mosta Scout Group and Missio itself, we have accomplished meaningful projects, bringing water to villages that had no access to it, providing education to thousands of children, and building hospitals where none existed,” said Robert Farrugia, Head of Communication and Fundraising for Missio Malta… Read more »

Archbishop’s Curia HR Team awarded HR Quality Mark for second time

08/11/2024

Archbishop’s Curia HR Team (left): Dorianne Caruana, Ruth D’Amato, Dr Rebecca Gatt, Odienne Magro and Christine Sciberras

The Archbishop’s Curia have been awarded the HR Quality Mark for the second time, recognising the professionalism and good practice of the HR function.

The award was presented to Dr Rebecca Gatt, HR Director, at the 2024 FHRD annual conference. Dr Gatt emphasised the significance of this achievement, stating: “Maintaining the HR Quality Mark underlines the Church’s commitment to high standards in key HR areas, including strategy, talent management, engagement, career development, and fostering positive workplace relations.”

The HR Team caters for the Archbishop’s Curia and the Ecclesiastical Tribunals as well as directly supports other Church entities within the Archdiocese of Malta… Read more »

Mass for new graduates from MCAST – 7th November 2024, 6pm

07/11/2024   St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

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 »

Ukrainian Orthodox theologian to give lecture on ecumenism during political instability

06/11/2024

On Friday 8th November, at 6:30 p.m., Orthodox theologian Arkimandrita Cyril Hovorun will be delivering a public lecture titled Ecumenism in a Time of Political Instability. This talk will take place at the Old Refectory at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, as part of his visit to Malta as the guest of the Ecumenical Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta.

Hovorun is a priest and professor of Orthodox theology at Stockholm, and has delivered papers in over 50 universities and academic centres around the globe… Read more »

November cultural series at Jesuits Church: music, literature and art

The evenings are part of the cultural programme of the oratories

06/11/2024

A recital is being held at the Jesuits Church in Valletta on Thursday 7th November at 7:30pm as part of the Oratories’ cultural programme run by The Jesuits’ Church Foundation. The evening of French music by flautist Katie Bycroft and pianist Gisèle Grima features works by composers such as Ibert, Gaubert, and Godard.

On Thursday 14th November, at 7:30pm, Dr Bernard Micallef, together with students from the Maltese Department of the University of Malta, will explore the theatricality of the seminal Maltese novel by Juann Mamo, ‘Ulied in-Nanna Venut fl- Amerki’… Read more »

SDS participate in Prayer Spaces Round Table in Rotterdam

National Coordinators discussed plans for The Prayer Spaces in Schools project

06/11/2024

Prayer Spaces Round Table (28th & 29th October 2024)

Representatives from Spiritual Development in Schools (SDS) participated in a roundtable event held in Rotterdam on October 28–29. This gathering brought together national coordinators from Malta, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Australia, South Africa, and France to discuss the Prayer Spaces in Schools project.

The two-day roundtable at Europort International Church provided a platform for national coordinators to share updates on the Prayer Spaces in Schools initiative… Read more »

Il-Papa fl-Udjenza: L-Ispirtu s-Santu jgħinna meta nitolbu

06/11/2024   Pjazza San Pietru, il-Vatikan

Għeżież ħuti, l-għodwa t-tajba!

L-azzjoni santifikatriċi tal-Ispirtu s-Santu, barra fil-Kelma ta’ Alla u fis-Sagramenti, tidher ukoll fit-talb, u hu lil dan li rridu niddedikaw ir-riflessjoni tal-lum: it-talb. L-Ispirtu s-Santu huwa fl-istess waqt suġġett u oġġett tat-talb Nisrani. Jiġifieri hu Dak li jagħtina t-talb u hu Dak li hu mogħti lilna permezz tat-talb. Aħna nitolbu biex nirċievu l-Ispirtu s-Santu u nirċievu l-Ispirtu s-Santu biex nistgħu nitolbu tassew, jiġifieri bħala wlied Alla, mhux ilsiera… Read more »

Church publishes new Safeguarding Policy for protection of minors and vulnerable adults

05/11/2024

A new Safeguarding Policy setting higher standards for Church entities and placing the welfare of alleged victims at the centre of investigations has been published by the Church in Malta and Gozo.

The new policy, establishing safeguarding standards that all Church entities are expected to uphold and formalising safeguarding structures for handling allegations made against clerics and lay people, has been signed off by Archbishop Charles J… Read more »

Valletta FC and Caritas Malta Launch Partnership to Support Drug Rehabilitation and Raise Awareness

Collaboration to be engaged under the Bounce Back theme

04/11/2024

Valletta FC and Fondazzjoni Caritas Malta are excited to announce the launch of a landmark collaboration aimed at raising awareness of drug rehabilitation and supporting those on the journey to recovery. This initiative was unveiled today by Anthony Gatt, Director of Caritas Malta, and Claudio Grech, President of Valletta FC, marking a significant step forward in combining sports and social impact.

The partnership leverages the powerful platform of football to foster a message of hope, resilience, and recovery for individuals affected by addiction… Read more »

Pope at the Angelus: The source of everything is love

03/11/2024   Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Dear brothers and sisters, good Sunday!

The Gospel of today’s liturgy (Mk 12:28-34) tells us about one of the many discussions Jesus had at the temple of Jerusalem. One of the scribes approaches Him and questions Him: “Which is the first of all the commandments?” (v. 28). Jesus responds by putting together two fundamental words of the Mosaic law: “You shall love the Lord your God” and “You shall love your neighbour” (vv… Read more »