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The vibrant community of Żurrieq give witness of the faith all year long – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the Installation of a New Archpriest of Żurrieq, Fr Karm Mercieca

  • Is-Sibt 4 ta’ Ġunju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna mexxa ċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-pussess tal-Arċipriet il-ġdid tal-komunità Parrokkjali taż-Żurrieq, Dun Karm Mercieca. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  • Knisja Parrokkjali, iż-Żurrieq 4 ta’ Ġunju 2016   Għażiż Arċipriet, Dun Karm, ippermettili noffrilek ftit riflessjonijiet li nispera jkunu ta’ għajnuna għalik fil-missjoni ġdida tiegħek, li tkun ir-ragħaj ta’ dan ir-raħal kbir, dan il-poplu għażiż…
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The Archbishop leads a prayer meeting with priests

  • On Thursday 2nd June 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna led a prayer meeting with priests, as part of the celebrations of the Jubilee of Mercy, at the Sanctuary of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Ħaż Żebbuġ. During this meeting, Sr Briege McKenna OSC and Rev. Fr Kevin Scallon CM were invited to speak during this meeting.
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Pope Francis’ prayer intention for June: Human Solidarity

  •   Pope Francis’ prayer intention for June is for Human Solidarity. That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity. The Apostleship of Prayer has produced the Pope’s Video on this prayer intention.   The full text of the Pope’s Video is below In our cities the elderly and sick are neglected…
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Conference: Chesterton and Eugenics – The challenge of our time

  • The Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture at Seton Hall University, USA in collaboration with Life Network Foundation (Malta), would like to invite the general public to the 3rd Chesterton Conference on Friday 10th June 2016, at CAK Conference Hall, at S.Sommier Street, Ta’ Paris, Birkirkara, at 7:00pm. Two distinguished speakers from Seton Hall University (New Jersey, USA): Fr Ian Boyd and Dr Dermot Quinn will be giving two short talks entitled “Chesterton and the Culture of Life” and “Chesterton and the Challenge of Eugenics”. This will be followed by a Q&A session…
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“God that recognises our weaknesses…takes our hand and guides us through” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass at St Dominic's Parish Church, Valletta

  • It-Tlieta 31 ta’ Mejju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa tas-Solennità Titulari taż-Żjara ta’ Sidtna Marija lil Eliżabetta u l-200 Anniversarju mit-twaqqif tal-Knisja bħala Bażilika. Il-Quddiesa kienet iċċelebrata fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Duminku, il-Belt Valletta. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  • Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Duminku, il-Belt Valletta 31 ta Mejju 2016 L-ewwel nett irid insellem b’mod partikulari lill-Provinċjal tal-preżenza tiegħek, grazzi ħafna u nirringrazzjak ukoll għażiż Fr Michael, Kappillan, tal-istedina li għamiltli llum intom u tiċċelebraw it-titular ta’ din il-knisja: iż-Żjara ta’ Sidtna Marija lil Eliżabetta…
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Pope Francis sends message to prison chaplains

  • Pope Francis sent a Message to the participants of a European meeting of prison chaplains taking place in Strasbourg discussing radicalization in prisons. The message, sent by the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said Pope Francis “wishes to assure all who are serving prison communities of his prayerful solidarity and deep gratitude for their efforts in upholding the human dignity of all those incarcerated.”   Pope’s Message to the participants of the European meeting of prison Chaplains His Holiness Pope Francis was pleased to learn of the European meeting of prison chaplains, entitled “Radicalisation in prisons: a pastoral view”, to be held at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg from 30 May to 1 June 2016…
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Pope Francis: humbleness and honesty lead to God’s mercy

  • Tens of thousands of pilgrims crowded St Peter’s Square Wednesday for Pope Francis’ weekly General Audience.  In remarks to the English speaking faithful, Pope Francis said “true prayer is born of a heart which repents of its faults and failings, yet pleads for the grace to live the great commandment of love of God and neighbor.”  And, we may receive God’s mercy if we are honest and humble…
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Liturgical Celebrations led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna during the month of June 2016

  • Il‑Ħamis 2 ta’ Ġunju 2016, fit‑8:00 p.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser imexxi laqgħa ta’ talb għas-saċerdoti, bħala parti miċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet tal-Ġublew tal-Ħniena, fis-Santwarju Tal-Qalb ta’ Ġesù, Ħaż Żebbuġ. Is-Sibt 4 ta’ Ġunju, fis‑6:30 p.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof imexxi ċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-pussess tal-Arċipriet il-ġdid tal-Knisja Parrokkjali taż-Żurrieq, Dun Karm Mercieca. Il-Ħadd 5 ta’ Ġunju, fil‑5:30 p.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof jiċċelebra Quddiesa mal-komunità Filippina f’Malta, fil-Knisja ta’ Santa Barbara, il-Belt Valletta…
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Thank you for your priceless service – The Archbishop

L-Arċisqof iżur ir-residenti u l-ħaddiema ta' Dar il-Kaptan

  • Nhar il-31 ta’ Mejju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna żar ir-residenti u l-ħaddiema ta’ Dar il-Kaptan, l-Imtarfa. L-Arċisqof kellu ċ-ċans jiltaqa’ ma kull resident u rringrazzja personalment lill-ħaddiema tax-xogħol li jsir kuljum mar-residenti, li jiffaċilita’ l-ħajja tagħhom u tal-ġenituri tagħhom. 
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