Cardinal Claudio Hummes

Benedict XVI is sending the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy to represent him at a Eucharistic conference in Brazil.

The Pope appointed Cardinal Cláudio Hummes in March to attend the 16th National Eucharistic Congress, to be held May 13-16.

His appointment was announced in a Latin-language letter of April 19 made public this week.

The letter notes the Holy Father’s desire that the conference be “celebrated with maximum solemnity,” and that it be fruitful for all the pastors and faithful attending… Read more »

This visit is in accordance with the promise which Archbishop Cremona made, on his ordination as Archbishop of our Diocese.  The Maltese residing overseas remain our brethren and it is our desire to help them continue to discover, love and live their faith.  Not only, but by his presence the Archbishop wishes to show his appreciation for their sacrifices and to share with them their successes, as well as to express solidarity with them in their difficulties.  … Read more »

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The Vatican approved both the patrons and the venues for the August 2011 World Youth Day in Madrid. The nine patron saints range across the history of the Church in Spain.

The saints approved as patrons of the youth event are St. Isidore the Worker and his wife St. María de la Cabeza; St. Teresa of Avila and St… Read more »

Pope greets the public

When the public has an opportunity to see and hear Benedict XVI without “filters,” it generally has a good impression of the Pope, says a social communications professor.

Norberto González Gaitano, a professor at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, stated this in an interview with ZENIT after a three-day seminar on “Church and Communications: Identity and Dialogue.” The seminar ended Wednesday and took place in that university… Read more »

missionary work

In May, Benedict XVI will be praying for an increase among the faithful of missionary enthusiasm.

The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for May.

His general intention is: “That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended.”

The Holy Father also chooses an apostolic intention for each month… Read more »

On Saturday, 1st May, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP visited the Maltese Club in Windsor, Ontario, as part of his Pastoral Visit in Canada. Archbishop Cremona met Maltese emigrants and people of Maltese descent who were present during the visit. For the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visit Programme in Canada and the U.S. CLICK HERE.

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