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The Auxiliary Bishop and two young Maltese attend a conference on the Mediterranean

The Auxiliary Bishop together with the young Maltese, the Dominican friars, and a member of the MUSEUM

Mark Miruzzi and Giulia Buhagiar are the two young Maltese who attended a one-week conference called MED24, organised in Tirana, Albania, by the Catholic Church. Fifty young men and women from Mediterranean countries participated in this conference to address the challenges and opportunities facing the Mediterranean region.

During the meetings, they discussed various themes, including peace, interreligious and cultural dialogue, human dignity and migration… Read more »

Francis on corruption

Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

Corruption involves the abuse of entrusted power for private gain by individuals or institutions in the public and private sectors.It comes in many shapes and forms, such as bribery, embezzlement, kickbacks, double dealing, money laundering and fraud.

Pope Francis has consistently addressed the issue of corruption, accentuating its destructive impact on individuals and society. He describes corruption as a “grave sin” that not only harms personal integrity but also threatens the very foundations of social life… Read more »

Thank You, Lord God – The Archbishop on Independence Day

Mass on Independence Day 2024

  St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

Homily by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our country’s independence and its status as a sovereign and autonomous nation, I wish to base my reflections on three dear phrases conveyed to us by the saintly Maltese priest, St George Preca (1880–1962):

Thank you, Lord God, and forgive me, Lord God;

Lord God, I need you;

Let us be Friends of the Gospel… Read more »

Interfaith Celebration of Creation

Tonight, 20th September 2024 at 7:30pm at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

The Interdiocesan Environment Commission is holding an Interfaith Celebration of Creation, on 20th September 2024 at 19:30. The venue is the parvis outside (weather permitting) or inside the Church of St Mary of the Angels at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

The environment-oriented multi-faith event aims to foster celebration and stewardship of the environment, an attitude that cuts across all major faiths and so a point of unity and collaboration among them… Read more »

How necessary it is for our Society to spread!

During a General Meeting in May 1961, St George Preca emphasised with the Members the importance of expanding the SDC, saying, “How necessary it is for our Society to spread, because there is a great need in the world for those who teach!”. This statement set the theme for the meeting held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in the Auditorium at Blata l-Bajda. The meeting celebrated the SDC, with a particular focus on its missionary work… Read more »

“I prayed to Carlo Acutis to help me finish the statue so that it could be taken to his grave” – Adonai Camilleri Cauchi

Ritratt: Adonai Camilleri Cauchi

L-artist Għawdxi Adonai Camilleri Cauchi qal li talab lil Beatu Carlo Acutis, li mistenni jiġi kkanonizzat fiż-żmien qarib li jirnexxielu jlesti x-xbieha tiegħu għax kien hemm ix-xewqa li din tintmess mal-qabar tiegħu.

Hu ġie kkumissjonat mill-Arċipriet Dun John Sultana għall-Parroċċa ta’ Santa Marija Assunta fiż-Żebbuġ Għawdex.

Il-korijiet tal-Parroċċa Santa Marija u Regina Angelorum taħt id-direzzjoni tal-Maestro Franco Cefai kellhom l-okkażjoni jkantaw fil-Vatikan, Pantheon, San Paolo Fouri le Mura, Cascia u fosthom Assisi fejn din ix-xbieha ntmisset mal-qabar ta’ Carlo Acutis waqt quddiesa iċċelebrata mill-Arċipriet… Read more »

Pope Francis: Easter belongs to Christ, not our calendars

Pope Francis prays with the “Pasqua Together 2025” group  (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)

Pope Francis met Thursday with representatives of the Pasqua Together 2025 Initiative, which represents various lay associations and movements of several Christian confessions.

The Julian and Gregorian calendars align for the celebration of Easter in the Catholic Jubilee Year of 2025, meaning that all Christians will celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection on the same day… Read more »

Pope to young people: ‘May the Mediterranean no longer be a graveyard’

Migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean  (ANSA)

Pope Francis sends a video message to young participants of the Med24 Meeting in Tirana, encouraging them to be stewards of peace, unity, and fraternity.

In a video message to the participants of the Meeting “Med24” taking place in Tirana, entitled “Pilgrims of Hope, Builders of Peace,” Pope Francis on Tuesday alluded to the theme of the upcoming Jubilee Year, and reminded the young people of Albania and the wider Mediterranean region of their responsibility and role in shaping the future of their communities… Read more »

“Let us work toward a society that, when faced with suffering, does not turn away but rolls up its sleeves.” – the Archbishop

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

“Ngħid għalija, ma jkun qatt li niftaħar jekk mhux bis-salib ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu” (Gal 6:14). Dan il-kliem li San Pawl jikteb lil ħutu l-Galatin, u li bih jikkonkludi l-ittra tiegħu lilhom; joqgħodu sew fuq il-fomm tal-qaddis serafiku San Franġisk. “Ngħid għalija, ma jkun qatt li niftaħar jekk mhux bis-salib ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu” (Gal 6:14) Franġisk ta’ Assisi, ħaddan is-salib, kull meta ħaddan lil ħutu bil-ġuħ, bil-lebra, bl-ansjetà, u bil-għatx għall-paċi… Read more »

Meetings for Cultural Heritage Operators with an interest in safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Church

The Collections Management Unit is holding a series of activities aimed at volunteers and employees working in ecclesiastical museums, and open to the public. The sessions start on Wednesday, 16 October at 6:00 pm at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana. Attendance is free.

The forum will consist of six sessions held once a month and serve as a form of continuous professional development for new and seasoned cultural heritage operators… Read more »