Between the 7th and the 14th April 2010, the Maltese Augustinian Province celebrated the Ordinary Provincial Chapter in the Augustinian monastery in Rabat. During these days, the Augustinian friars have gathered for a period of evaluation of the work carried out during these last four years, as well as formulating a program of action for the next four years. The Chapter was presided by the Prior General of the Augustinian Order, the Most Rev… Read more »

As part of his pastoral visits on the occasion of the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, on Tuesday, 26th April, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP visited PN officials and staff working at Media.Link Communications, in Pieta’ and then proceeded to visit the staff of the Presidential Palace, in Valletta where he also celebrated Mass. On Wednesday, 27th April, 2010, the Archbishop continued with his visits, this time round meeting members of staff of Michael Debono Ltd, in Zebbug and then the officials and workers at the Labour Party Headquarters, in Hamrun… Read more »

UK Bishops arms

The bishops of England and Wales are encouraging their faithful to use the four Fridays of this May as special days of prayer regarding the scandal of sexual abuse by clergy.

In a statement Thursday, the prelates said that the offenses committed by some priests and religious are “the personal sins of only a very few,” the prelates stated… Read more »

On Monday, 26th April, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP met volunteers who took part in the organisation of the Pope’s visit to Malta, at the Curia.

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Pope Benedict XVI in the UK

The Pope’s visit to Britain will not be affected by a leaked memo which appeared to mock the Catholic Church, the Vatican has said.

The Foreign Office has apologised over the paper resulting from a “brainstorm” which said the Pope could bless a gay marriage or open an abortion clinic.

UK newspaper reports have quoted Vatican sources as saying the September visit could now be in doubt… Read more »

On Sunday, 25th April, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP visited the Puttinu Cares fund-raising marathon at the Marsa sports grounds. A total of €387,525 were raised after three days of sports activities. The amount raised will fund premises in London for young cancer patients and their families.

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Pope in Cyprus

Officials at the embassy of Cyprus before the Holy See are affirming the “historic importance” of Benedict XVI’s visit to the island, scheduled for June 4-6.

President Demetris Christofias, as well as the local Church, invited the Pope to make the visit, which will be his 16th international trip. During his three days on the island, he will meet with both government and Church leaders, as well as making a pilgrimage to the Pillar of St… Read more »