In May 2015, Pope Francis issued his second encyclical, namely the Encyclical Laudato Sì, On Care for our Common Home. Even though various Church leaders had spoken about environmental issues before, this is the first encyclical letter to specifically address concerns about the environment. The encyclical starts off with an environmental assessment, followed by a theological reflection on creation and an outline of the core causes of the ecological crisis…
On Thursday 8th September 2016, Solemn Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Episcopal Ordination of Mgr Carmel Zammit was held, at the Mdina Cathedral. At 9:15 a.m., His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, His Excellency Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, His Lordship Bishop Ralph Heskett and His Lordship Bishop-elect Carmel Zammit, left the Archbishop’s Palace on foot to the Mdina Cathedral. There, they were greeted by the Metropolitan Chapter and led to the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament for a short moment of prayer…
L-Erbgħa 7 ta’ Settembru 2016, wara nofsinhar, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna u l-Isqof-elett Mons. Carmel Zammit laqgħu lil Cardinal Vincent Nichols, fl-Ajruport Internazzjonali ta’ Malta. Laqgħuh ukoll l-Isqof Ralph Heskett, l-On. José Herrera MP, u l-organizzaturi tal-Ordinazzjoni Episkopali ta’ Mons. Zammit.
On Thursday 8th September 2016, at 9:15 a.m., His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, His Excellency Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, His Lordship Bishop Ralph Heskett and His Lordship Bishop-elect Carmel Zammit, leave the Archbishop’s Palace on foot to the Mdina Cathedral. There, they will be greeted by the Metropolitan Chapter and led to the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament for a short moment of prayer. At 9:30 a.m., the Solemn Mass starts…
Pope Francis on Tuesday encouraged the President of the Vatican’s ‘Bambino Gesù’ pediatric hospital to continue to promote the institution’s good work and promised his personal contribution. In the course of a private audience with Mariella Enoc – at the head of the children’s hospital since February 2015 – the Pope assured her of his continuing support and said the hospital must evermore be a ‘great work of mercy’…
The Archbishop leads a Prayer Vigil for Bishop-elect Mgr Carmel Zammit
07/09/2016
On Tuesday 6th Spetember 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna led a Prayer Vigil in preparation for the Episcopal Ordination of Mgr Carmel Zammit, Bishop-elect of Gibraltar. During the Prayer Vigil, the Archbishop blessed the Episcopal Insigna to be used during the Ordination Mass. The Prayer Vigil was held at Gudja Parish Church. Mgr Zammit was born and bred in Gudja, and resides there…
Pope Francis has released his videomessage accomplanying his monthly prayer intention: “That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center.” The text of the video message reads: “Humanity is experiencing a crisis that is not only economic and financial, but is also ecological, educational, moral, and human…
The Archbishop celebrates Mass at Westminster Cathedral to commemorate Malta Day-UK, in London
05/09/2016
On Saturday, 3rd September 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated Mass on the occasion of Our Lady of Victories, as part of the celebrations during Malta Day – UK, at Westminster Cathedral, in London. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Westminster Cathedral, LondonSaturday, 3rd September 2016 Every year we celebrate the victory of 1565…
Tuesday 6th September 2016 – Prayer Vigil at Gudja Parish Church 8:00 p.m. – Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna will lead a Prayer Vigil in preparation for the Episcopal Ordination of Mgr Carmel Zammit, Bishop-elect of Gibraltar. During the Prayer Vigil, the Archbishop will also bless the Episcopal Insigna to be used during the Ordination Mass. Mgr Zammit was born and bred in Gudja, and resides there…
On Wednesday 14th September 2016, at 7.00 p.m., DISCERN – Institute for Research on the Signs of the Times, is organising the Gaudium et Spes 2016 Lecture on “Secularism and Religious Liberty – some proposals”, at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard. The Guest Speaker will be Dr Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge and Former Archbishop of Canterbury…
