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10 bursaries by the Foundation for Theological Studies

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…

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Pope Francis: ‘Respect for the world begins with respect for the human body’

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”…

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Exhibition in the Jesuit church in Valletta on the occasion of the feast of Blessed Nazju Falzon

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…

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New director for Radju Marija

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…

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Secretariat committed to resolving issues while upholding Church schools autonomy

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…

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Appointment of Auxiliary Bishop of Malta Mgr Joseph Galea-Curmi

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…

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Working document for synod on youth presented

22/06/2018

  • The ‘Instrumentum Laboris’ or the working document of the upcoming Synod of Bishops on youth, scheduled from October 3-28 in the Vatican, has three main sections, namely, recognizing, interpreting and choosing with regard to vocation in life. 

    Presented at a press conference by Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, the Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, along with 3 other officials, the 67-page document is the fruit of a long preparatory phase which began with the announcement of the synod by Pope Francis on October  6, 2016…

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