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Caritas reaffirms commitment to those in need on International Day for Poverty

Caritas, a global organisation dedicated to poverty eradication, reaffirmed its commitment to providing hope and relief to those in need on Sunday when the Catholic Church marked the International Day for Poverty.

In a statement, Caritas Malta said that the definition of poverty, as articulated by Pope John XXIII, encompasses the right to life, bodily integrity, and essential means for proper development, including food, shelter, and medical care… Read more »

Research: The valued contribution of religious and lay people in Church schools

A study on the future of Church schools

Research carried out among Church schools revealed that maintaining the Christian identity, intricately interwoven with the diverse charisms of the congregations, is an essential objective for all Church schools in Malta and Gozo. This imperative persists while continuing to strengthen the Christian formation provided to students, staff, and parents.

The research constitutes the initial phase of a collaborative process undertaken by the Secretariat for Catholic Education, the Association of Church Schools, and the Superior Major Religious Council… Read more »

Jimpurtani – a marathon of love by Caritas Malta

Caritas Malta tinsab fl-aħħar tal-preparamenti fl-organizzazzjoni ta’ maratona ta’ ġbir ta’ fondi li se ssir nhar is-Sibt 18 ta’ Novembru 2023 bejn il-11:00am u l-11:00pm.

Maratona ta’ mħabba, dis-sena bit-tema ‘Jimpurtani’, se tixxandar fuq l-istazzjonijiet televiżivi kollha, fejn minbarra skop ta’ ġbir ta’ fondi, Caritas Malta tkun qed twassal stejjer ta’ suċċess ta’ persuni li resqu għall-għajnuna għad-diversi servizzi li toffri din l-organizzazzjoni… Read more »

Live: Mass with new university graduates

  St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »

Malta’s Parliament hosts Arts Exhibition in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza

The Parliament of Malta is again the venue of an arts exhibition that includes paintings, sculptures and ceramics donated by various Maltese and foreign artists. These works of art will be auctioned off online in aid of Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza on 1st January 2024 part of the Festa ta’ Ġenerożità that will be taking place under the big tent in the Home’s Siġġiewi car park where everyone is invited to attend… Read more »

Live: Mass with new University graduates

  St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »

EU Bishops call on Europe to offer a renewed vision for justice and peace

The EU Bishops who attended the COMECE Plenary Assembly in Brussels included representation from Malta by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi.

The Bishops of the European Union, gathered in Brussels for the 2023 Autumn COMECE Plenary Assembly, adopt a statement on peace in the context of the serious deterioration of international security, on Friday 10 November 2023. EU Bishops: “We call on Europe to offer a renewed vision for justice and peace”.  … Read more »

Pope Francis to address COP28 Summit in Dubai

A Holy See Press Office statement released on Thursday, 9 November, said Pope Francis is scheduled to deliver a speech at the COP28 Summit taking place in Dubai, as well as engage in several bilateral meetings and inaugurate the “Faith Pavilion” at Expo City.

According to the official programme for the Pope’s visit to Dubai from 1 to 3 December, it takes place on the occasion of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)… Read more »

Francesco Zahra at Casa Manresa

The Archdiocese of Malta is currently holding an exhibition to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the death of Francesco Zahra, one of Malta’s foremost Baroque artists. The exhibition, displayed on the ground floor of the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, focuses on episodes from the Passion of Christ and other devotional subjects that this foremost Maltese artist painted for the Archbishop’s Curia, also known as Casa Manresa, which was founded in 1743 as a place of retreat by the Jesuits… Read more »

Il-Kċina ta’ Marta inaugurated: 1,200 free meals a week for people in need

  Il-Kċina ta' Marta, Tal-Virtù

Archbishop Charles Scicluna inaugurated ‘Il-Kċina ta’ Marta’, another initiative of the Church in Malta aimed at helping those currently going through difficult times. Around 350 people a week are receiving the 1,200 free meals prepared by the 30 volunteers of Il-Kċina ta’ Marta at the Archbishop’s Seminary in Tal-Virtù. An additional 20 volunteers handle meal distribution to the homes of those who are housebound. Il-Kċina ta’ Marta is led by LOOP Parish Diaconia in collaboration with The Alfred Mizzi Foundation… Read more »