News from the Church in Malta
Commitment and attitudes with respect to marriage and the family
Dear collaborators,
Conscious of the burden that you, as priests, carry together with us, your Bishops, in our role as teachers and guides of our Lord’s disciples and those who are seeking the truth with respect to the beauty of marriage, we wish to present to you this doctrinal and pastoral note… Read more »
How can we define Catholic Education? What are the challenges faced by Catholic Educators today? How can we tackle them? These and other issues will be explored by Professor Gerald Grace of the Institute of Education, University of London, in a public lecture on Mission Integrity: Contemporary Challenges for Catholic School Leaders at Le Meridien this Thursday 24th March, 2011, at 6 pm. … Read more »
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In less than a week, a Facebook page created for Pope John Paul II on the occasion of his upcoming beatification has already attracted almost 31,000 admirers.
The fans of the Facebook page, which was created by Vatican Radio and the Vatican Television Center with the agreement of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, are growing in number every minute… Read more »
On Tuesday 22nd March, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met youths of Swatar and with members of the Commission responsible for youth.
CLICK HERE for more information on the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visit in your parish.
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Libya happenings
Pope Benedict XVI made an urgent appeal to political and military leaders to protect the safety and security of civilians and guarantee the free flow of humanitarian aid inside Libya. He said the “worrying news from Libya” in the past few days caused him “deep trepidation and fear,” and he kept the North African country’s people in his prayers during his Lenten retreat March 13-19… Read more »
On Sunday 20th March 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. began his Pastoral Visit to the parish of St George Preca in Swatar. The Archbishop was greeted by the Parish Priest, Fr Gordon Refalo, and a short symbolic ceremony was held. The Archbishop was given a warm welcome. Those present prayed that the Pastoral Visit may render much fruit. Archbishop Cremona explained the scope of such a visit. … Read more »
Crucifix in classrooms
The director of the Vatican press office is welcoming today’s ruling from the European Court of Human Rights, which found that crucifixes can be displayed in Italy’s public schools.
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi said in a statement that the Holy See received the ruling “with satisfaction.”
He called it historical, noting the widespread opposition to the court’s November 2009 decision that the presence of crucifixes in schools was an affront to human rights… Read more »
Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. has appointed Fr Joseph M. Farrugia as the new parish priest of Safi.
Fr Farrugia was born in Zabbar on 9th October, 1942. He received his education at De La Salle College, Cottonera. At age 16 he started his work experience as an “Emergency Teacher” at Zabbar primary school. In October 1961 he entered the Major Seminary from where he continued his tertiary education at the University of Malta… Read more »
20 – 24 ta’ Marzu, 2011
L-Erbgħa, 16 ta’ Marzu
9.30 a.m. L-Arċisqof jiltaqa’ mal-Kappillan, fil-Kurja.
Il-Ħadd, 20 ta’ Marzu
9.00 a.m. L-Arċisqof iżur il-morda u l-familji.
10.30 a.m. L-Arċisqof jiċċelebra Quddiesa fil-Knisja Parrokkjali u wara jiltaqa’ man-nies.
12.00 p.m. L-Arċisqof jiltaqa’ mal-Kumitat Amministrattiv, fid-dar tal-Kappillan.
It-Tlieta, 22 ta’ Marzu
4.30 p.m… Read more »
Fl-okkażjoni tal-festa tal-Papa San Girgor, iċċelebrata f’Kerċem nhar il-Ħadd 13 ta’ Marzu 2011, l-Isqof Mario Grech mexxa quddiesa pontifikali u fl-omelija wassal dan il-messaġġ:
Id-diskussjoni li għaddejja dwar in-natura taż-żwieġ tissupponi li qegħdin infittxu l-verità dwar iż-żwieġ.
Huwa fatt li soċjetà tkun isserraħ fuq pedamenti veri daqskemm tkun miftuħa għal Alla. Aktar ma nitbiegħdu minn Alla, aktar nieħdu pożizzjonijiet li jkunu ’l bogħod mis-sewwa… Read more »
