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New Collective Agreement for Holy Family Home

09/08/2016
  • A new collective agreement has been signed between Holy Family Home, a Church residence for the elderly, and the General Workers’ Union (GWU). The agreement, covering the period 2015-2019, was signed by Mr Michael Pace Ross, Administrative Secretary of the Archdiocese of Malta, and by Mr Jeremy Camilleri, Union Secretary of the Government and Public Entities section. The agreement provides for better work conditions for all grades, especially lower grades, including higher salaries backdated to January, shift allowances and service awards in recognition for long service…

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Pope Francis: appeal for peace in Syria

09/08/2016
  • Pope Francis renewed his condemnation of violence and his call for peace in Syria on Sunday. The Holy Father’s appeals came following the Angelus prayer with the faithful gathered beneath the window of the Papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. “Dear brothers and sisters,” said Pope Francis, “sadly, news continues to reach us from Syria, of civilian victims of the war there, in particular from the city of Aleppo.” The Holy Father went on to say, “It is unacceptable that so many defenseless persons – among them many small children – must pay the price for conflict – for the closure of the hearts and the want of a will for peace among the powerful.”  The Pope renewed his promise of spiritual closeness to all those suffering in Syria, along with his call for prayerful and effective concrete action to aid the sorely tried people of that war-torn land…

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Pope Francis at Angelus: vigilance, solicitude as we await the coming Lord

08/08/2016
  • Pope Francis prayed the Angelus on Sunday with people gathered in a sun-drenched St. Peter’s Square, beneath the window of the Papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. In remarks to the pilgrims and tourists on hand, which he delivered ahead of the traditional noonday prayer of Marian devotion, the Holy Father focused on the Gospel reading of the day, which on this Sunday was from the Holy Gospel according to St…

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Courses offered by the Faculty of Theology

05/08/2016
  • During the academic year starting October 2016, the Univeristy of Malta’s Faculty of Theology will be offerring the following courses:
    • Diploma in Religious Studies
    • Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human Studies
    • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Theology
    • Bachelor of Sacred Theology
    • Masters of Arts in Theology
    • Masters of Arts in Religious Studies
    • Masters of Arts in Spiritual Companionship
    • Masters of Arts in Spirituality
    • Masters of Arts in Business Ethics
    • Licentiate in Sacred Theology

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Pope in Assisi: forgiveness can truly renew Church and world

05/08/2016
  • Pope Francis made a private pilgrimage on Thursday to the Italian town of Assisi and spoke about the importance of forgiveness, saying only the path of forgiveness can truly renew the Church and the world. He lamented that “too many people are caught up in resentment and harbour hatred because they are incapable of forgiving.” “These people,” he went on, “ruin their own lives and the lives of those around them.”  The Pope’s words came during an address delivered inside the Basilica of St…

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“We are all called for the martyrdom of love” – The Archbishop to Parish Priests

The Archbishop celebrates the Jubilee of Mercy with Parish Priests in Mdina

04/08/2016
  • Nhar l-Erbgħa 3 ta’ Awwissu 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa mal-Kappillani, fl-okkażjoni tal-Ġublew tal-Ħniena. Il-purċissjoni bdiet mill-Knisja tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fl-Imdina sal-Katidral, fejn il-Kappillani għaddew mill-Bieb tal-Ħniena, u wara saret iċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-Quddiesa.    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  •   Il-Katidral tal-Imdina 3 ta’ Awwissu 2016   Il-karba tal-mara Kangħanija hija karba li ħafna drabi toħroġ mill-qalb tagħna meta għarkubbtejna quddiem il-Mulej, inkunu mgħobbija b’xi problema li għalina m’ghandhiex soluzzjoni…

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Pope Francis meets with refugee children

04/08/2016
  • Pope Francis met with a group of 65 child refugees from Syria and Eritrea on Wednesday during his General Audience. The children are staying in the small town of Castelnuovo di Porto, located 25 kilometres north of Rome. The children were wearing shirts saying “Grazie Papa Francesco” [Thank you, Pope Francis], and gave the Holy Father a large teddy bear. They also held up a sign saying “Our house is where peace resides.” Pope Francis washed the feet of refugees from the Centre for Asylum Seekers at Castelnuovo di Porto on Holy Thursday in March…

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Courses by the Pastoral Formation Institute for the year 2016/2017

04/08/2016
  • Fis‑sena akkademika li tibda f’Ottubru 2016, l‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali u diversi entitajiet formattivi oħra fil‑Knisja ser joffru korsijiet varji ta’ formazzjoni Nisranija. Fost is‑16‑il kors offruti mill‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali hemm korsijiet dwar ir‑rispett lejn il‑ħajja umana, il‑ħajja tal‑familja, l‑Evanġelizzazzjoni, l‑użu tas‑social media fl‑Evanġelizzazzjoni u l‑Ekumenizmu. Il‑korsijiet offruti se jkunu dawn:  
    • The Human Experience of God in Prayer  (NQF livell 4)
    • Basic Course in Parish Life (NQF livell 4)
    • Respect for Life (NQF livell 5)
    • Module in Franciscan Spirituality (NQF livell 5)
    • Politics & the Common Good: The Call to Public Life (NQF livell 5)
    • Module on the Ministry of the Liturgical Cantor (NQF livell 5)
    • Module on Liturgical Flower Ministry (NQF livell 5)
    • General Education Award in Evangelisation  (NQF livell 4)
    • Higher Education Award in Evangelisation in a Digital Age (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education award in Ecumenism (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Family Ministry  (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Adolescent and Youth Ministry (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in the Liturgy (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Parish Nursing (NQF livell 6)
    • Higher Education Award in Catholic Social Teaching (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Christian Leadership I (NQF livell 5)

      Il‑korsijiet tal‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali huma akkreditati mill‑Malta Qualifications Council u jwasslu għal General Education Award jew Higher Education Award…

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Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for August 2016

03/08/2016
  • Pope Francis released on Tuesday a video message on his universal prayer intentions for August where he speaks of his desire that sports may build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace. Watch the Pope’s video message which was delivered in his native Spanish:
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  • English translation of his message: Sports, a culture of encounter Sports make it possible to build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace…

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