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MGR JOSEPH MERCIECA EMPHASIZES THAT THE WEALTH OF THE CHURCH IS CHRIST

10/03/2012

“Jekk l-għana tal-Knisja ma jkunx Kristu, ċertament il-Knisja tkun fqira. Jekk l-Ispirtu ta’ Kristu ma jwarradx fil-Knisja, hija ċertament tkun sterili. Jekk l-arkitett tal-Knisja ma jkunx Kristu u l-ispirtu tiegħu ma jkunx is-siment li jgħaqqad flimkien il-ġebel ħaj li bih hija mibnija, allura l-bini tagħha jkun verament qed jiġġarraf. Jekk il-Knisja ma tkunx tirrifletti s-sbuħija unika ta’ wiċċ Kristu, il-Knisja ma jkollhiex sbuħija.”

Hekk qal l-Arċisqof Emeritu Mons Ġużeppi Mercieca fl-omelija li għamel fil-quddiesa konċelebrata ta’ Radd il-Ħajr li mexxa l-Ħamis fil-Katidral tal-Imdina, fl-okkażjoni tas-60 anniversarju tal-ordinazzjoni saċerdotali tiegħu… Read more »

CELEBRATION ON THE 60th ANNIVERSARY TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF MGR MERCIECA

09/03/2012

On Thursday 8th March 2012, a Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral in Mdina, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca.

Concelebrating Mass with Mgr Mercieca were Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P., Mgr Bishop Mario Grech, Mgr Bishop Francis Adeodato Micallef OCD, Monsineurs of the Metropolitan Chapter and  many diocesan and religious priests, amongst which was Fr Gwann Mercieca, Mgr Mercieca’s brother… Read more »

MEXICO WAITS IN HOPE FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI

08/03/2012

Pope's visit to Mexico

Pope Benedict XVI will be visiting Mexico from March 23-26. It will be his first visit to the country, which John Paul II visited five times. It is the first leg of a two-country tour of Latin America. The Pope will visit Cuba for three days after leaving Mexico.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Mexico, Archbishop Christophe Pierre said the people of the country are looking forward to the visit… Read more »

THE POPE CONGRATULATES ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS JOSEPH MERCIECA

08/03/2012

The Pope’s Message reads as follows:

On the happy occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of the Most Reverand Joseph Mercieca, Archbishop Emeritus of Malta, I give thanks to God for the many graces bestowed on the Church through the Archbishop’s pastoral charity and dedicated ministry. I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to sustain Archbishop Mercieca with strong faith and generous love… Read more »

STATEMENT BY THE ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION

08/03/2012

The Interdiocesan Commission for the Environment wishes to refer to the announcement in the local media that the State has offered the possibility for St Augustine College Pieta to make use of the old medical school as a primary school, in lieu of erecting new premises.

The Commission firmly believes that this proposal is two-sided: while it serves as an opportunity to safeguard a so-far undeveloped piece of land, it also acknowledges the necessity of enhancing facilities offered by our schools.  … Read more »

ARCHBISHOP MEETS CHILDREN AND CATECHISTS OF TAL-IBRAG

07/03/2012

On Monday 5th March 2012, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P.  met children who attend Catechism lessons at the Catechetical Centre of Tal-Ibrag Church, as part of his pastoral visit to the parish. Later on, the Archbishop met Catechists at the Parish Centre.

CLICK HERE to view more photos of the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visit in Tal-Ibrag.

Click on the photos to enlarge… Read more »