Pope Francis will travel on the morning of the 8th of July to the Italian island of Lampedusa. According to a communiqué released from the Holy See Press Office, the Holy Father has been deeply touched by the recent sinking of a boat carrying migrants from Africa, the latest in a series of similar tragedies.

While on the island the Pope will pray for those who lost their lives at sea, he will also visit survivors and refugees, encourage inhabitants of the island and appeal to the responsibility of all to ensure that proper care is taken of these brothers and sisters in great need… Read more »

On Wednesday 3rd July 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. will ordain nine new priests (three diocesan and six from religious orders) at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta. The celebration begins at 6.30 p.m. The following will be ordained to the priesthood:

Rev. Glen Attard O.Carm.

Rev. Stephen Borg O.F.M. Conv.

Rev. Bernard Falzon M.S.S.P.

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On Wednesday 3rd July, 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP will ordain nine new priests (three diocesan and six from religious orders) at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

The celebration begins at 6.30 p.m.

The following will be ordained to the priesthood:

• Glen Attard O.Carm.

• Stephen Borg O.F.M. Conv.

• Bernard Falzon M.S.S.P… Read more »

On Saturday 29th June 2013, the Archbishop celebrated Pontifical Mass on the occasion of the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, and the official inauguration of H.E. Archbishop Aldo Cavalli, the Apostolic Nuncio for Malta, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina.

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

• Courses for the academic year 2013/2014 from the Pastoral Formation Institute and other Church entities

• Fis-sena akkademika li tibda f’Ottubru, l-Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali u diversi entitajiet formattivi oħra fil-Knisja ser joffru korsijiet varji ta’ formazzjoni Nisranija…

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WYD in Rio 2013

The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro has reassured young people planning to attend World Youth Day that the protests occurring in various cities in Brazil will not affect the massive event. Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta told Vatican Radio June 21 he has spoken with Brazilian intelligence officials who have guaranteed that World Youth Day will be a safe event. Millions have taken part in protests across Brazil in recent days, over an increase in the cost of public transportation, the high costs of the 2014 World Cup, and demanding an end to government corruption… Read more »

Matul is-sajf ser jtella’ l-programm televisiv ‘4given’ . Programmi li għal- 13 il-ġimgħa sħaħ ser jixxandru fuq Net TV. Il-preżentaturi ta’ din is-sensiela huma Bernice Abdilla u Andrew Camilleri.

It-Tema li ntgħażlet għal din is-sena ta’ ‘4Given’ hija l-Fidi. Bernice u Andrew flimkien ma Dr John Bonnici Mallia u l-mistiedna distinti u professjonali tagħhom ser jiddiskutu u jwieġbu għal mistoqsijiet ta’ dawn is-suġġetti u fuq temi attwali oħrajn… Read more »

On Monday 24th June 2013, the President of Malta, H.E. Dr George Abela and Mrs Abela officially opened a brand new Multi Sensory Room for use by residents of Id-Dar tal-Providenza and this room was blessed by Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. Dr Abela said that this finished project is a thank you to the generosity of the Maltese people that donate their money to the Malta Community Chest Fund which has in turn made it possible… Read more »

Syrian monk murdered

The Vatican’s Congregation for Eastern Churches is mourning the brutal murder of Fr Franҫois Mourad, a Syrian monk. In a statement issued Tuesday the Prefect Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, expresses “the deepest condolences to the Syro-Catholic Church, with the Patriarch SB Ignace Youssef III Younan, the Custody of the Holy Land and all the faithful of the beloved nation”.
Cardinal Sandri appeals that “this latest episode of unjustified violence, arouse the conscience of the leaders of the conflicting parties and the international community, so that, as repeatedly stated by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, the guns of war be silenced and a season of justice and reconciliation begun for a future of peace”… Read more »