On Wednesday 17th April 2013, the Archbishop meets girls attending the Catechism Centre, at the Domus, Ħal Kirkop as part of his Pastoral Visit in the parish.

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

Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. has appointed Mgr Alexander Cordina archpriest of Saint Paul’s Shipwreck Parish in Valletta.

Born on 7th October 1958, Mgr Cordina received his education at Stella Maris College in Gżira, at St. Joseph secondary technical school in Paola, and at 6th Form in Valletta. He continued his tertiary education at the Faculty of Theology (Philosophy & Theology), University of Malta… Read more »

On Wednesday 17th April 2013, began the first part of the Mdina Dialogues between Archbishop Paul Cremona and young people, held in St Paul’s Square, Mdina. Over 150 people turned up to an evening of animation and conversation in the specially-created ambience, outside St Paul’s Cathedral.

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

Pope chooses Cardinals for advise

Following is the full text of a communique issued in the last days by the Secretariat of State.

“The Holy Father Francis, taking up a suggestion that emerged during the General Congregations preceding the Conclave, has established a group of cardinals to advise him in the government of the universal Church and to study a plan for revising the Apostolic Constitution on the Roman Curia, ‘Pastor Bonus’… Read more »

The final talk for this year in the series Żwieġ b’Saħħtu will be held on 23rd April 2013 at Sala San Pawl, Catholic Institute, Floriana at 7pm.  The guest speaker will be Msgr Anton Gouder who will explain how:

“The family is similar to a cabbage!”

In order to flourish, the family requires several needs; it has a right to stable employment, a suitable home, health-care, adequate rest and recreation… Read more »

On Wednesday 17th April 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. holds his first Dialogue with young people in Saint Paul’s Square Mdina, between 7:30pm and 8:30pm. The series of two ‘Mdina Dialagues’ bring the Archbishop and young people for an hour of sharing and discussion.

The conversations will draw on the theme of Faith, and its place in contemporary life… Read more »

On Wednesday 17th April 2013, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Anġlu Farrugia, paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P., at the Archbishop’s Curia. The Archbishop also greeted the Deputy Speaker, Mr Ċensu Galea, and the Parliamentary whips of the House, Mr Carmelo Abela and Mr David Agius.

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

For the second consecutive year, the Literacy Team in collaboration with ‘Let me Learn and Writing Programme within the Secretariat for Catholic Education are organizing a Literacy Week for Church Schools children, entitled “Fairies tell Tales”. The activities are being held at The Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, and at the Lower Barrakka. Over 1000 students will be participating.

The aim is to expose Grade 2 students and their teachers to literacy through hands-on activities in a diverse and interactive way… Read more »

Pope Francis with Spain's PM

In the Vatican Apostolic Palace, His Holiness Francis received His Excellency Mr. Mariano Rajoy Brey, prime minister of Spain. Prime Minister Rajoy then met with the Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.

“In a cordial atmosphere, the talks allowed an exchange of views on the difficult economic-financial situation in the world that Spain, like other European countries is facing… Read more »

Boston's tragedy

Pope Francis, through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., has sent a telegram to Cardinal Sean O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap, archbishop of Boston, Massachusetts, USA in response to the attack that took place in that city during its annual marathon causing three deaths and leaving over 100 wounded.

“Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of violence perpetrated in Boston, His Holiness Pope Francis wishes me to assure you of his sympathy and closeness in prayer… Read more »