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Maltese version of the World Youth Day song

Nhar it-Tnejn 29 t’April 2013, saret konferenza tal-aħbarijiet li saret illum f’nofsinhar fil-Valletta Waterfront (Crave Eats & Beats), u li matulha tnediet il-verżjoni Maltija tal-kanzunetta uffiċċjali għall-Jum Dinji taz-Żgħażagħ 2013. Il-kanzunetta ‘Tama t’Għodwa’, ġiet adattata għall-Malti minn Fr George Buttigieg OFM Conv u fiha ħadu sehem sitt kantanti żgħażagħ: Charlene Zammit, Christine Camilleri, Kurt Cassar, Mark Laurence Zammit, Matteo Depares u Simone Gauci… Read more »

“Remain steadfast in the journey of faith”

Pope in St Peter's

It was truly a day to remember for 44 people who had come to St Peter’s Square to be confirmed by the Pope. The special Mass on Sunday was organized as part of the Year of Faith and those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation had come from all over the world to be in the Square. During his homily Pope Francis began by recalling the second reading in Sunday’s liturgy which describes the vision of St John… Read more »

Updated: Fr Eric Overend, Archpriest of Żejtun passes away

Tħabbret il-mewt ta’ Dun Eric Overend, l-Arċipriet taż-Żejtun.

Dun Eric twieled fit-28 ta’ Marzu 1966 filwaqt li ġie ordnat saċerdot fit-8 ta’ Lulju, 1994. Huwa kien Arċipriet tal-Parroċċa Santa Katarina, fiż-Żejtun.

Dun Eric Overend kien membru tal-Kummissjoni Interdjoċesana Ambjent filwaqt li għal diversi snin kien ukoll il-President tal-Kulleġġ tal-Kappillani.

It-telfa ta’ Dun Eric seħħet ftit xhur wara li l-Parroċċa taż-Żejtun tilfet lil Dun Rene Cilia… Read more »

Mdina Dialogues

Mdina Dialogues inside the Cathedral

On Wednesday 24th April 2013, the second part of the Mdina Dialogues between Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. and young people was held in St Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina. Over 150 people turned up to an evening of animation and conversation in the specially-created ambiance, inside the Cathedral.

The Mdina Dialogues was a two-part event, bringing young people and the archbishop together for an hour of exchange… Read more »

Auxiliary Bishop meets Pope Francis

The Auxiliary Bishop Mgr Charles J. Scicluna met His Holiness Pope Francis, during the General Audience, at St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday 17th April 2013. On Thursday 18th April 2013, the Auxiliary Bishop, concelebrated Mass with Pope Francis at the Domus Sancta Martha.

Archbishop meets youths in Ħal Kirkop

On Thursday 25th April 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met young people from Ħal Kirkop’s parish. The Archbishop also met youth leaders at the Domus, in Ħal Kirkop.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

The Archbishop visits VAT Department employees

On Thursday 25th April 2013, the Archbishop visited employees at the VAT Department, Birkirkara and celebrated Mass, in preperation for the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.

CLICK HERE for the Archbishop’s message to VAT Department Employees (in Maltese).

Click on the photo to enlarge… Read more »

Pope writes to Italy and USA

Pope Francis with Giorgio Napolitano

Pope Francis has written a telegram to the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, on the occasion of his re-election. “At this moment in which you, with ready willingness and a spirit of sacrifice, have again accepted the supreme magistrature of the Italian State as President of the Republic, I wish to express my most sincere and heartfelt best wishes… Read more »

The Archbishop visits Ħal Kirkop M.U.S.E.U.M. for boys

On Tuesday 23rd April 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited the Catechism Centre (M.U.S.E.U.M.) for boys, in Ħal Kirkop and later the Archbishop met with all the catechists.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

Pope to administer Confirmation

Pope in St Peter's

The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff announced that next Sunday, 28 April, the Fifth Sunday of Easter at 10:00am in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father Francis will celebrate Mass for confirmands who have come in pilgrimage to Rome from around the world for the Year of Faith. He will administer the sacrament of Confirmation to some of them… Read more »