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‘San Paolo evangelizza i Maltesi’ Oratorio

The Archdiocese of Malta is presenting an Oratorio by Carlo Diacono, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Eucharistic Congress of 1913 and the Year of Faith.

The Oratorio, composed by soloists, the Mirabitur chior and the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra will be held on Friday 31st May 2013, at St. John’s Co-Cathedral Valletta.

Entrance is free.

More details in the poster below… Read more »

New Archpriest for Għargħur

Fr Christopher Galea

Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. has appointed Fr Christopher Galea parish priest of St Bartholomew parish in Għargħur.

Born on the 14th October 1969, Fr Christopher received his education at Mosta primary school and at St Michael’s School, St Venera. He continued his tertiary education at the Faculty of Theology (Philosophy & Theology), University of Malta.

Fr Christopher Galea was ordained to the priesthood on 2nd July 1999 and appointed vice parish priest at St George’s parish, Qormi… Read more »

New Archpriest for Żejtun

Dun Nicholas Pace

Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. has appointed Fr Nicholas Pace archpriest of St. Catherine’s parish in Żejtun.

Born on 1st December 1961, Fr Nicholas received his education at the Siġġiewi primary school, at St. Augustine College in Pieta, and at Stella Maris College (6th Form) in Gżira. He continued his tertiary education at the Faculty of Theology (Philosophy & Theology), University of Malta… Read more »

Pope suggests us praying: ‘Lord, I believe, help my unbelief’

Pope Francis praying

Courageous, humble and strong prayer can accomplish miracles: this was Pope Francis’ message at morning Mass in Casa Santa Marta. Commenting on the Gospel passage which recounts the disciples failure to heal a child; Jesus himself must intervene and laments the disbelief of those present. Responding to the child’s father’s pleas for help He says “everything is possible to one who has faith “… Read more »

Papal celebrations for May, June and July

Pope Francis

Given below is the calendar of the Holy Father Francis’ liturgical celebrations and activities scheduled for the months of May, June, and July.

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23 May, Thursday: 6:00pm, Profession of Faith with the Bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference.

26 May, Sunday, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: Pastoral visit to the Roman parish of Sts… Read more »

Christian and Buddhists: Inner peace, peace among peoples

Christian and Buddhist

“Inner Peace, Peace Among Peoples” was the theme of the fourth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium held at the Pontifical Urbaniana University, sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue in collaboration with the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Italy. The participants, coming from Italy, Japan, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, reaffirmed the need of mutual responsibility to maintain or to restore peace and to contribute to friendship and solidarity among persons and peoples… Read more »