News from the Church in Malta
Conclave in Sistine Chapel
This morning at 7:45am, the cardinals electing the Pope left the Domus Sanctae Marthae and moved to the Pauline Chapel where they celebrated Mass from 8:15am until 9:15am. At 9:30am they entered the Sistine Chapel and, after praying the Liturgy of the Hours, proceeded with the two morning scrutinies. The “fumata”, again black, issued forth at 11:40 this morning, around 20 minutes earlier then expected… Read more »
On Monday 4th March 2013, the Archbishop meets boys, attending catechism at the male section M.U.S.E.U.M. Centre, at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Ħamrun.
The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »
With the annual approach of the Easter season the Maltese Islands celebrates and remembers the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Good Friday processions are held in various localities in Malta and Gozo during the Holy Week. Hereunder are the dates and locations:
Palm Sunday (24th March)
Holy Thursday (28th March)
Good Friday (29th March) In Malta:
In Gozo:
Risen Christ Processions
In Easter Sunday, Malta celebrates the Resurrection of Christ with a traditional procession in these following locations:
Easter Sunday (31st March) In Malta:
Rabat (Malta) –
Valletta (Jesuit Church) – 7.00pm
Birgu (Vittoriosa) –
L-Isla (Senglea) – 10.00am
Bormla (Cospicua) – 9.15am
Ħaż Żebbuġ – 9.00am
Naxxar – 9.30am
Ħal Qormi (St… Read more »
Through the Oħloq Tbissima Marathon which was held between the 3rd and 5th August 2012, the total sum of €202,942.11 was collected.
The money collected has been distributed to the respective missionaries in the care of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSSP) in Peru, Pakistan, the Philippines and also locally, as well as to create missionary awareness.
Heartfelt thanks to all those who help out in one way or another, making each marathon a success through which so many people in need benefit… Read more »
Cardinal electors assembled in Rome will begin voting for the next pope March 12. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, announced the date for the start of the election, known as a conclave, in a message to reporters March 8. The first session of voting inside the Sistine Chapel will begin in the afternoon, following a morning Mass “Pro eligendo Summo Pontifice” (“for the election of the supreme pontiff”) in St… Read more »
On Friday 8th March 2013, the Archbishop took part in a Pilgrimage with the Miraculous State of Jesus the Redeemer, and afterwards celebrated Mass, in Senglea.
The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta. Tel: 21236723. Email: [email protected] Read more »
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The most awaited white smoke from Vatican chimney
Roman Catholic cardinals will begin electing a new pope on Tuesday 12 March, according to a statement released in Rome.
The announcement came after 115 cardinals gathered at the Vatican for talks and prayers.
Pope Benedict XVI stepped down last month after nearly eight years in office, becoming the first pontiff to resign in 600 years… Read more »
On Sunday 3rd March 2013, the Archbishop visited members of the Neo Catechumenal-Way, as part of his Pastoral Visit at the Immaculate Conception parish in Ħamrun.
Click on the photo to enlarge. The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta. Tel: 21236723… Read more »
On Sunday 3rd March 2013, the Archbishop celebrated mass at the church of St. Francis and later meets with people as part of his Pastoral Visit at the Immaculate Conception parish in Ħamrun.
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On Saturday 2nd March 2013, the Archbishop celebrated the Pastoral Visit opening mass at the Immaculate Conception Parish Church and later he met with people.
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