On Saturday, 15th May, 2010, after a demanding week in Toronto, we arrived in New York. The visit to Canada was rounded-off with a social activity which was attended by around 500 people. It was a beautiful and joyful occasion both for His Grace, who made time to speak to everyone present, as well as for the Maltese community, who renewed their bonds with one another… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

This morning, Benedict XVI received in private hearing the Presidency of the Council of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE), composed of Cardinals Péter Erdõ, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, Josip Bozaniæ, archbishop of Zagreb, Jean-Pierre Ricard, archbishop of Bordeaux, and Secretary General Father Duarte da Cunha.

According to what CCEE has said, “the meeting took place in an atmosphere of great geniality… Read more »

Nhar il-Ħadd, 16 ta’ Mejju, 2010, fil-kappella tad-Dar tal-Providenza saret ċelebrazzjoni Ewkaristika b’tifkira tal-mitt sena mit-twelid ta’ Mons. Mikiel Azzopardi kif ukoll tat-tlieta w għoxrin sena mill-mewt tiegħu. Mons. Azzopardi twieled fl-10 ta’ Frar, 1910 u miet fit-13 ta’ Mejju, 1987.

Il-Quddiesa kienet ikkonċelebrata minn Fr Martin Micallef, Direttur tad-Dar tal-Providenza, flimkien ma’ Mons. Alwiġ Deguara, Fr Trevor Clough u Fr Charles Abela, Delegat tal-Arċisqof fil-Kummissjoni Pastorali Persuni b’Diżabilita’… Read more »

On Tuesday, 18th may, 2010, the Catholic Institute will celebrate its 50th anniversary. On this occasion, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca will celebrate Mass at the Catholic Institute for all employees.

This institution was created by the Church to spread Christian education as well as to offer the public a means of recreation.

A concert will be held as part of the anniversary activities, on the 28th May, at 7.30 p.m… Read more »

There is an old adage which says that people who have health, have everything and are able to enjoy the best quality of life. To some extent, there is much truth in this saying, however quality family life consists also of strong relationships, good parenting, and the emotional stability of all its members.  In fact, at the heart of family health lies the skill of juggling work, play and leisure which in balance, renew energy, promote satisfaction and a sense of well-being… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

Tens of thousands of people filled St Peter’s Square today in a massive show of solidarity with Pope Benedict XVI over the clerical sex abuse scandal.

Benedict said he was comforted by such a “beautiful and spontaneous show of faith and solidarity” and again denounced what he called the “sin” that has infected the church and needs to be purified… Read more »

During the past week, Archbishop Cremona has once again been welcomed with much joy and enthusiasm by the Maltese community in Toronto, Canada. On Sunday morning, Mass was celebrated to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Missionary Society of St Paul, following which the Archbishop met the members of the community. In the afternoon, he called upon the members of several Maltese Clubs and Movements… Read more »

On Monday 17th, May, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., the Institute for Research on the Signs of the Times (DISCERN) is organizing a public lecture on ‘Just Wars in Theory and Practice’. The guest speaker will be Professor Richard Rubenstein, from the Institute for Conflict Resolution and Analysis, George Mason University, Virginia. The public lecture will be held at Dar l-Ewropa, 254, St… Read more »

Pope in Portugal

The Portuguese are discovering the true face of Benedict XVI, which in no way is that of a distant or cold person, says the director of the Vatican press office.

Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi affirmed this in speaking with journalist Aura de Miguel about the first days of the Pope’s four-day trip to Portugal.

“The Lisbon stage was wonderful, accompanied by great crowds, not only in the esplanade for the Mass, but also on the streets, with great enthusiasm,” Father Lombardi said of the Holy Father’s first stop… Read more »