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Maltese Bishops congratulate Bishop Angelo Falzon

14/05/2024

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, Bishop Anton Teuma and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi welcome the appointment by Pope Francis of Fr Angelo Falzon as Bishop of the Diocese of Comayagua, Honduras.

The Archdiocese of Malta and the Diocese of Gozo are united in prayer for Bishop Falzon so that the Lord will help him in this new mission.

Fr Angelo, born in Naxxar on 15th October 1957, entered the Franciscan Order on 2nd October 1977 in the Maltese Province of Friars Minor, dedicated to St Paul the Apostle… Read more »

Jubilate Deo Choir’s 50th anniversary concert

13/05/2024

Jubilate Deo Choir

The Jubilate Deo Choir, the choir of the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Malta, will hold a concert to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its establishment on Wednesday, 15th May, at the Church of the Souls in Ħal Tarxien.

The concert, entitled ‘Faħħruh’ (Praise Him), will feature a programme of prayerful music from Taizé and Gregorian chant. Maestro di Cappella Christopher Muscat, the choir director and Musical Director of the Archdiocese, will lead the musical direction… Read more »

Book ‘Gilbert Simiana: In the Footsteps of Jesus’ launched

13/05/2024

During the General meeting of MUSEUM, the book called ‘Gilbert Simiana: In the Footsteps of Jesus’ was launched. A biography researched and written by Stephen Zammit, a member of the Society.

Gilbert died two months shy of sixteenth birthday, and many paid witness to his holiness, especially during his sickness.

On this occasion, the elects and aspirants of the SDC Centres of Malta were invited, as were Gilbert’s mother, his siblings Loraine and Keith, and other relatives and friends… Read more »

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo at the Vatican for their first ‘ad limina’ visit

12/05/2024

From left: Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma, Archbishop of Malta Charles Scicluna and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo left Malta today for a five-day ad limina Apostolorum visit at the Vatican, during which they will provide updates on the status of their respective dioceses. The bishops will have an audience with the Pope on Friday morning. 

In preparation for this visit, the Archdiocese of Malta and the Diocese of Gozo have prepared two reports detailing the work of the dioceses… Read more »

God guarantees us a destiny of pure joy, peace, wholeness and holiness – The Archbishop

Mass for all Catholics living in Malta

11/05/2024   St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina

There is a phrase in the gospel that the deacon has just proclaimed that we celebrate today on the feast of the ascension. ‘Ascension’ comes from the Latin word ‘ascendere‘ which means ‘to be lifted/exalted/taken up’. The phrase used by the evangelist Mark is “After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God” (Mk 16:19-20). This is what we say also in the Creed… Read more »

AI is awakening humanity from the slumber induced by the illusion of omnipotence – Pope Francis

12/05/2024

Dear brothers and sisters!

The development of systems of artificial intelligence, to which I devoted my recent Message for the World Day of Peace, is radically affecting the world of information and communication, and through it, certain foundations of life in society. These changes affect everyone, not merely professionals in those fields. The rapid spread of astonishing innovations, whose workings and potential are beyond the ability of most of us to understand and appreciate, has proven both exciting and disorienting… Read more »

60 years of service to elderly priests

12/05/2024

F’għeluq is-60 anniversarju mill-ftuħ tad-Dar tal-Kleru u t-twaqqif tal-Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu, Newsbook Malta ħejja dokumentarju qasir li jħares lejn il-ħajja tas-saċerdoti f’din id-Dar u s-sabiħ ta’ dawn il-vokazzjonijiet li jaqdu l-bżonnijiet materjali u spiritwali tal-qassisin.

Tista’ ssegwi dan id-dokumentarju speċjali hawnhekk:

Id-dokumentarju jlaqqgħana ma’ Sr. Lorna, l-aħħar tfajla li daħlet għal din il-missjoni, ma’ Sr Nikolina li hi responsabbli mill-mediċina, ma’ Sr. Glorianne li sibniha fil-kċina tipprepara l-ingredjenti għall-ħelu u ma’ Sr Fortunata li tiftakar sew lil fundatur Monsinjur Salvu Grima… Read more »

‘Changes’ photo exhibit inaugurated in St Peter’s Square

10/05/2024

The inauguration of the photographic exhibition “Changes” took place on 7 May in Saint Peter’s Square. The exhibit is curated by Lia and Marianna Beltrami together with the Dicastery for Communication, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Laudato Si’ Center for Higher Education. 

The exhibit features 24 photograms by artists from peripheries around the world – Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Amazonia, Florida, Greece, Italy, Iceland, Australia, Turkey – paired together with verses from St… Read more »

Meditation Garden inaugurated at Dar Ħanin Samaritan

10/05/2024

Just a few days ago the inauguration of the Meditation Garden at Dar Ħanin Samaritan was held. This forms part of the Dar il-Ħanin Samaritan residence and Conference Centre in Santa Venera.

The space was designed by Architect Richard England and is considered to be a sacred space of silence for all those who step foot inside. Above all, one can experience the beauty of colours, shapes and light, all elements that help visitors of the garden to meet with God… Read more »