Vatican State

The Holy See’s financial situation could improve this year, but the situation continues to be one of “continual difficulties,” the Vatican reports. A communiqué released today by the Vatican press office notes that 2010 could “reflect the hope of a possible economic and financial evolution.”  The note was released at the end of a two-day meeting of the Council of Cardinals for the Study of the Organizational and Economic Problems of the Holy See… Read more »

ATTARD: Ċentru Parrokkjali Ġwanni Pawlu II; kuljum, mill-5.00am sal-10.00pm.

BALLUTA: Kappella ‘Ibqa’ Magħna Mulej’ fi Triq it-Torri;Winter: 21 December to 20 March – 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Spring: 21 March to 20 June – 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Summer: 21 June to 20 September – 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Autumn: 21 September to 20 December – 6:30 a.m… Read more »

On Saturday 23rd January, at the Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. welcomed those involved in ecumenical activities in the Archdiocese of Malta. This meeting – the first of its kind – was organized by the Diocesan Ecumenical Commission on the occasion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

In a short welcome address, Fr Hector Scerri, President of the Diocesan Ecumenical Commission, thanked the Archbishop for graciously hosting those who locally are actively engaged in ecumenism… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The theme of this year’s World Communications Day – The Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World: New Media at the Service of the Word – is meant to coincide with the Church’s celebration of the Year for Priests. It focuses attention on the important and sensitive pastoral area of digital communications, in which priests can discover new possibilities for carrying out their ministry to and for the Word of God… Read more »

On the occasion of the third anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. will be celebrating a Thanksgiving Mass at St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta, on Sunday 24 January 2010, at 5.30pm.

The following day, the Archbishop will be celebrating his 64th birthday. Mgr Cremona was born on 25 January 1946.

Mgr Cremona was ordained bishop on 26 January 2007… Read more »

On Friday, 22nd January 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP visited Saint Thomas More Primary School in Tarxien.  Currently 232 students attend this school. The Archishop was welcomed in the school yard by the students who sang hymns and recited the morning prayer. As part of the occasion the students collected donations for Dar tal-Providenza. The students took part in several activities and during this time the Archbishop took the opportunity to speak to all those who were present… Read more »

Bini u tkabbir ta’ skejjel

Il-proċess tar-riforma fit-transizzjoni mill-primarja għas-sekondarja wassal lill-iskejjel tal-Knisja sabiex jieħdu diversi inizjattivi. Dawn l-inizjattivi jinsabu fi stadji differenti fil-proċess tat-twettiq.

Xi skejjel tas-subien (St Paul’s Missionary College, is-Seminarju, Malta, St Augustine College, u Savio College) qed jaħsbu sabiex jibnu skola primarja, u Theresa Nuzzo (skola tal-bniet) se tibni skola sekondarja. Is-Seminarju, Malta (subien), is-Seminarju, Għawdex (subien), u l-iskola Sekondarja tal-Konservatorju tal-Isqof (bniet) se jżidu klassi mill-Form 1 sal-Form 5 u l-iskola St Michael, Ħal-Qormi (subien) se żżid klassi fil-Form 1 u fil-Form 2.  … Read more »

David Bereit

As Friday marks 37 years since the U.S. court decision that legalized abortion, another 40 Days for Life campaign is being launched, this time in 156 cities and three countries. David Bereit, national director of the organization, stated in a press release that “while many see a time of darkness this week” due to the Roe v. Wade anniversary, and as congress “deliberates legislation that could lead to dramatic increases in taxpayer funding for abortion, I see a time of great hope.” He explained that he sees hope in the fact that pro-life supporters throughout the nation, and in Canada and Australia, “are willing to step out in faith and host 40 Days for Life campaigns.”

From Feb… Read more »