Holy Land

The faithful worldwide are invited to join the 2,000 cities already planning to participate in a day of prayer for peace in the Holy Land. The 3rd International Day of Intercession for Peace in the Holy Land, an initiative organized by several Catholic youth associations, will take place Jan. 29-30.

Last year, some 1,103 cities worldwide joined Benedict XVI, Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the custos of the Holy Land, and Archbishop Fouad Twal, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, to participate in the prayer for peace… Read more »

It was an extremely beautiful experience. I did not know what to expect, whether I was coming back happy or upset. But the two weeks I passed in Naples were so fulfilling I can proudly say that I came back with something really significant. Since my return I can say that I am more grateful for what I have and am more motivated to help people… Read more »

BIBLE SUNDAY will be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Malta and the Diocese of Gozo on Sunday, 31 October 2010.  The theme chosen for this year is taken from the Book of Numbers in the Bible, chapter 6:

May the Lord bless you and take care of you;

May the Lord be kind and gracious to you;

May the Lord look on you with favour

and give you peace… Read more »

Orthodox and Catholics

European Catholic and Orthodox representatives praised a growing awareness of religious rights on their continent and urged governments to allow churches a more active role in ethical debates. In a joint statement from the Greek island of Rhodes, the representatives said bishops and theologians at the second Catholic-Orthodox Forum had welcomed the legal protection given to religious rights by Europe’s democratic constitutions, as well as by international instruments such as the 2000 Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union… Read more »

On Saturday, 23rd October, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Mosta. Later on Archbishop Cremona celebrated Mass at ta’ Mlit Church, and afterwards met parishioners and pastoral groups active in this area at the Pastoral Centre.

CLICK HERE for the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visit programme in Mosta.

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On Wednesday, 20th October, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited Mosta Primary School ‘A’. During his visit Archbishop Cremona did not only meet the administrative staff but also parents of the students who attend in this school. During a meeting between the Archbishop and the parents, both sides exchanged experiences.

The Archbishop was shown around the classes of the Third and Second Year students whilst First Year and Kindergarten met him together… Read more »

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On Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th October, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met the Augustinian Sisters’ Community, visited the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catechetical Centre in Mosta, met the Liturgical Commission followed by another meeting with the Commission for the Family. On the following day, Thursday, 21st October, he visited the Catechism Centre of Saint Margaret and also the Catechism Centre (MUSEUM) for boys followed by a meeting with the Parish Pastoral Council, Commission for the Implementation of the Synod and the Parish Economic Council of Mosta Parish… Read more »

Pope during his last Audience

Benedict XVI announced today the theme for the next general assembly of the Synod of Bishops: The new evangelization. The Pope made the announcement today at the closing Mass of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops, and repeated it before praying the Angelus at midday with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

The next Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in 2012, and will be dedicated to the theme “The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith,” the Pontiff said… Read more »