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EMPLOYERS AND VOLUNTARY WORK

06/07/2011

EMPLOYERS AND VOLUNTARY WORK

This year is dedicated to Voluntary Work.  As the Pastoral Commission for Work, we concentrated more on the work aspect as a decently paid employment.  But this year we also discussed the topic on how Voluntary Work correlates with the labour sphere.  The Maltese are getting used to allocate some time on one’s own agenda to perform some voluntary work, such individuals more than finding time to spare, actually boast a heart that aches to help out their brethren who happen to be in need.  … Read more »

PONTIFF: DON’T FORGET THE GOSPEL WHEN PACKING FOR VACATION

06/07/2011

When packing for vacation this summer, leave space in your suitcase for the Gospel, Benedict XVI urges.

The Pope said this today when greeting those gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to pray the midday Angelus. Speaking in French, the Holy Father offered a brief reflection on summer vacation.

Vacation, he explained, “it’s not about leaving for the sake of leaving and resting, but rather it’s about living our relationships with our loved ones in a new way with God.”

He noted that the Gospel passage for this Sunday (Matthew 11: 25-30), which speaks of the yoke of Christ, points out to us the need for “rest and serenity.”

“Jesus invites us to come to him, to trust him,” the Pope added… Read more »

4GIVEN – WHO’S FACE DO YOU SEEK?

05/07/2011

4given is a weekly one hour television program that features information about living the Christian life. This first program serves as an introduction to this years’ 4Given series – Seek His face. When do you seek the Lord’s face? Dr. John Bonnici Mallia will start by describing the character of Jesus. Ian Diacono together with Jude Muscat will help us understand ‘What is a life calling?’ As in previous years, His Excellency the Archbishop of Malta will be answering questions related to the Sunday Gospel posed to him by a group of youths… Read more »

TWELVE NEW PRIESTS ORDAINED

05/07/2011

On Sunday 3rd  July, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP ordained 12 young men to the priesthood (5 diocesan and 7 from religious orders) during a celebration at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta. The new priests are:

Fr Carmelo Aquilina O.F.M. Cap. 43 years old from Siggiewi, Franciscan Capuchin

Fr Stephen Attard, 26 years old from Mosta Parish

Fr Joseph Ciappara O.F.M… Read more »

Youth Church in Paceville

05/07/2011

This summer’s young protagonists have officially started the season with “Check-in”, in Paceville. Over one thousand young people are, over the coming two months, making unique experiences of faith either through voluntary work in Malta and abroad, or the World Youth Day pilgrimage in Madrid.

The weekend’s celebration began with the Archbishop Paul Cremona’s mandate on Saturday night, at St Julian’s Parish… Read more »

€293,529 RAISED IN AID OF DAR TAL-PROVIDENZA

04/07/2011

On Friday 1st July, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited the fundraising volleyball Marathon in aid of Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi.

A total of €293,529 was collected during this Marathon.

Click on the photo to enlarge… Read more »

AIDS PATIENTS AT FOREFRONT OF POPE’S PRAYER IN JULY

04/07/2011

Pope Benedict XVIXVI is dedicating the month of July to pray for AIDS patients, especially those from the poorest countries of the world.

The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for this month. His general intention is: “That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries.”

Through its approximately 117,000 health care facilities around the world, the Catholic Church provides more than 25% of all care for those living with HIV and AIDS, especially children… Read more »

TWO EVENTS THIS WEEK-END IN AID OF THOSE IN NEED

02/07/2011

Fid-Dar tal-Providenza fis-Siġġiewi u f’Bay Street, San Ġiljan, fi tmiem din il-ġimgħa qed isiru żewġ attivitajiet li l-għan aħħari tagħhom hu li jinġabru fondi b’risq l-oħrajn.

Ilum is-Sibt u għada l-Ħadd il-Bank APS qed jorganizza ‘Family Fest’ f’Bay Street biex jinġabru fondi b’risq il-kampanja ‘RTK4Charity’, Dar Sagra Familja.

“Kburin ħafna li qed inkunu assoċjati mal-Bank APS u ma’ din l-attività għall-familja kollha,” qalet Julie Roberts, il-maniġer tal-operat ta’ Bay Street, li rringrazzjat lid-diversi ħwienet f’Bay Street li pprovdew rigali oħra għall-pubbliku… Read more »

12 NEW PRIESTS

01/07/2011

On Sunday 3rd July, 2011, Feast of St John the Baptist, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP will ordain 12 new priests (5 diocesan and 7 from religious orders) at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta. The celebration begins at 6pm. The following will be ordained to the priesthood:

Carmelo Aquilina O.F.M. Cap. 43 years old from Siggiewi, Franciscan Capuchin

Stephen Attard, 26 years old from Mosta Parish

Joseph Ciappara O.F.M… Read more »

CARITAS MALTA GRADUATION CEREMONY AT SAN BLAS

01/07/2011

On Thursday 30th June, 2011, Caritas Malta held its annual graduation ceremony for those who successfully completed a drug rehabilitation programme. This event, which was held at the Caritas Centre in San Blas, was presided by Dr George Abela, President of Malta and by Mgr Paul Cremona, Archbishop of Malta.

Click here to download Mgr Victor Grech’s speech (Maltese version)… Read more »