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27/06/2018

Iffirmat ftehim ieħor bejn il-Gvern u l-Kummissjoni Ejjew Għandi fit-tmexxija tagħha tal-Programm Sebħ li joffri kenn lil nisa u t-tfal tagħhom li kienu vittmi ta’ vjolenza domestika. Il-Programm Sebħ jitmexxa minn Dar Qalb ta’ Ġesù ġewwa Santa Venera.

F’konferenza tal-aħbarijiet l-Erbgħa filgħodu, il-Ministru għall-Familja, Drittijiet tat-Tfal u Solidarjetà Soċjali, Michael Falzon stqarr li l-Gvern qed ikompli jinvesti b’mod konkret, u hemm il-ħsieb li dan is-servizz jimxi għal dar oħra fiż-Żejtun, bil-possibilità li anke jiżdied in-numru ta’ residenti…

Pope Francis and Emmanuel Macron talk about immigration in first meeting

27/06/2018

The heated debate over immigration in Europe was a central topic of discussion in a meeting between Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican Tuesday.

The June 26 meeting marked the first time the two had met since Macron’s election in May 2017.

During the 57-minute conversation, which took place in the Vatican’s apostolic palace and was described as “warm” and “friendly,” Francis and Macron spoke on a variety of topics…

27/06/2018

The Foundation for Theological Studies is launching ten bursary schemes to encourage individuals to pursue postgraduate studies in pastoral areas at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Malta.

The Foundation, established in 1988 by Archbishop Joseph Mercieca, among its objectives gives priority to the development of theological studies in Malta.

In line with recent developments in the local Church and in the light of the pastoral vision of Pope Francis, the Foundation for Theological Studies hopes to contribute to academically-trained pastoral ministers in various areas of the life of the local Church…

26/06/2018

Highlights from the press conference of the announcement of Mgr Joseph Galea-Curmi as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Malta, held at the Archbishop’s residence in Mdina on Saturday 23rd June 2018, and his meeting with Curia’s employees on Monday 25th June 2018.
Photos: Curia Communications Office – Ian Noel Pace

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26/06/2018

The Pontifical Academy of Life is holding a two-day workshop 25-26 June. Pope Francis met with the participants on Monday and shared his thoughts with them regarding the theme: Equal Beginnings. But then? A global responsibility”.

Science at the service of life

Pope Francis began saying that “human ecology” needs to be encouraged to consider “the ethical and spiritual quality of life in all of its phases”…

26/06/2018

Fl-okkażjoni tal-festa tal-Beatu Nazju Falzon, fil-knisja tal-Ġiżwiti fil-Belt Valletta ser ikun hemm eżebiti: ir-relikwja li ġiet ippreżentata lill-Papa San Ġwann Pawlu II, f’jum il-beatifikazzjoni; il-kuċċarun, il-baċir u l-plattin bi tliet vażetti li kienu jintużaw fil-magħmudijiet; ir-reġistru tal-magħmudijiet u l-lista tal-kunjomijiet tagħhom; il-pultruna li fuqha miet Nazju Falzon bl-inkwatru ta’ San Ġużepp li kellu wara rasu; l-inkwatru ta’ San Benedettu Ġużeppi Labre—li kien jintefa’ jittallab fil-bieb tal-knisja u li Nazju Falzon kellu devozzjoni kbira lejh u talab li jindilek biż-żejt tal-lampier li kellu jixgħel quddiemu dakinhar li miet…

25/06/2018

Dun Antoine Borg inħatar Direttur ta’ Radju Marija fl-Assemblea Ġenerali Annwali, is-Sibt 23 ta’ Ġunju 2018, lejlet il-festa ta’ San Ġwann il-Battista, wara l-approvazzjoni tal-Missjoni Kanonika mogħtija mill-Arċisqof ta’ Malta Charles J. Scicluna.

F’Mejju li għadda, Dun Antoine kien mistieden minn Padre Livio Fanzaga, Direttur ta’ Radio Maria Italia, għal kors ta’ taħriġ profond flimkien ma’ diretturi ġodda oħra minn diversi pajjiżi, fil-muniċipju ta’ Erba, fil-provinċja ta’ Como, l-Italja…

23/06/2018

On Sunday, 24th June 2018, at 09:15 a.m., Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates a Pontificial Mass on the occasion of the feast of the nativity of St John the Baptist, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

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23/06/2018

The Secretariat for Catholic Education is surprised that the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) declared an industrial dispute on issues it is working on to resolve. The Union is also informed that, in the coming days, the Secretariat has meetings scheduled with different entities to discuss the issues highlighted by the MUT.

The Secretariat would like to emphasise that all education grades employed by Church Schools and reimbursed by the State enjoy the same financial remuneration through the agreement reached between the Holy See and the Republic of Malta in 1991…

23/06/2018

The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Joseph Galea-Curmi as Auxiliary Bishop of Malta nominating him Titular Bishop of Cebarades. Presently, Monsignor Galea-Curmi is the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Malta.

As Auxiliary Bishop, His Lordship Monsignor Galea-Curmi, 54, will be the closest collaborator and advisor of His Grace Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna with leadership responsibilities in the Curia and in diocesan pastoral ministry.

On his episcopal ordination, Monsignor Galea-Curmi will become a member of the Maltese Episcopal Conference alongside the Archbishop and the Bishop of Gozo, Monsignor Mario Grech…