On Saturday, 5th October 2024, the Malta Catholic Youth Network held the annual conference, PLEXUS 24: Hear Hear, at Trident Park in Mrieħel. Around 140 youth leaders and animators dedicated a day for reflection and growth, with the theme centred on listening, particularly to God, inviting leaders to pause and discern God’s voice in their work with young people.

The talks provided insight and a reminder of the vital role of the leaders as they shape the future of the youth ministry… Read more »

The Missionary Society of St Paul (MSSP) has launched its pastoral programme for the new pastoral year, running from October 2024 to June 2025 at the MSSP Oratory. The Oratory provides Christian formation for adults, youth, and children.

Encouraging healing and spiritual growth, the programme revolves around liturgical celebrations and participation in the Eucharist, aligning with the liturgical calendar. Key liturgical seasons such as Advent and Lent are highlighted and introduced by a one-day retreat… Read more »

At a theological-pastoral forum held in the Jesuit General Curia, participants expressed the hope that the synodal bodies of the future would be representative of the entire ecclesial body, taking into account professions, competencies, and characteristics of the local Churches.

“The People of God is never simply the sum of the baptised; rather, it is the ‘we’ of the Church, the communitarian and historical subject of synodality and mission”: this quote, from Instrumentum laboris of the Synod was the starting point for the Forum “The People of God as Subject of the Mission”, which took place on the afternoon of 9 October at the General Curia of the Jesuits, in Rome… Read more »

His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, visited Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi today, where he met with Maltese para athletes. During this significant visit, the Duke also met with residents of the home, staff, volunteers, schoolchildren and various sporting communities.

Upon his arrival, His Royal Highness was warmly welcomed by Fr Martin Micallef, Episcopal Vicar for Diaconia and Director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza, along with Prof… Read more »

The Jesuits’ Church Foundation proudly presents its third cultural season at the Oratories. The new season brings many exciting news including a rebranding of the season as The Oratories.

The season will launch on Thursday 10th October at 19:30 with a tribute to Giacomo Puccini whose 100th anniversary of his death is being celebrated this year. Renowned soprano Miriam Cauchi, accompanied by pianist Maria Elena Farrugia, will present a programme dedicated to Puccini’s operatic oeuvre… Read more »

On Thursday 26th September 2024, SDS (Spiritual Development in Schools) organised the first meeting of the scholastic year 2024-2025 at the Parish Centre of Ħ’Attard, for Religious Counsellors who work in State Schools and Chaplains who work in Independent Schools.

Archbishop Charles Scicluna, who was present for this meeting, listened to the religious counsellors and chaplains discuss the challenges they face during their work in State and Independent schools… Read more »

Today, Monday, October 7, the parishes, religious communities, movements, and groups within the Church, along with families and Christians across Malta and Gozo, are called to unite in response to Pope Francis’ invitation. The Holy Father has asked for a day of prayer, particularly the Rosary, and fasting, for peace in the world and the success of the Jubilee of Hope 2025.

The invitation was extended by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi to all archpriests, parish priests, and provincials of religious orders in Malta… Read more »