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EU: BUSUTTIL (EP), “EVERYONE SPEAKS ABOUT VALUES, BUT WE ALSO NEED TO DEFEND THEM”

12/02/2010

Concerning the resolution on women’s rights and gender equality passed by the EU Parliament, the Maltese representative Simon Busuttil extends his analysis from the political-institutional field to the socio-cultural field: “Politicians represent civil society”, he declares to the SIR. “For this reason, I am even more concerned. Everyone speaks about values, but then, when it comes to defending them…”. Busuttil observes: “Although it has no legal value, the adopted resolution violates the subsidiarity principle and, where it speaks about abortion, it menaces the right to life of the unborn… Read more »

POPE TO PASS BY 40 PARISHES

11/02/2010

During a Press Conference, the National Organising Committee and the Organising Committee of the Church in Maltaa announced further details of the Pope’s visit in Malta, including the localities and parishes the Pope will be passing from. Mr. Charles Bonello, Chairperson of the National Organising Committee and Mons. Charles Cordina, Chairperson for the Interdiocesan Committee presided over the Press Conference… Read more »

PONTIFICAL MASS AT SAINT PAUL’S PARISH

11/02/2010

On Wednesdy, 10th February 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP celebrated Pontifical Mass at Saint Paul’s Parish. During the Mass, Archbishop Cremona announced the official programm of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Malta.

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AUSTRALIAN BISHOPS OFFER ONLINE LENTEN REFLECTIONS

10/02/2010

lent

As Catholics worldwide are preparing to begin Lent next week, Church leaders are offering resources to deepen their faith through reflections on the Gospel and the Creed.

The Australian bishops’ conference is offering “an innovative online experience” called “The Reflection.”

In a press release announcing the initiative, Archbishop John Bathersby, chair of the conference’s Commission for Mission and Faith Formation, said, “Instead of just giving up something for Lent, why not take up something as well?”

“This year we are asking that you consider spending time with friends and family reflecting on the Scriptures that lead us to this joyous celebration of the Church,” he added… Read more »

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME OF POPE BENEDICT XVI’s APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MALTA

10/02/2010

Saturday, 17th April, 2010

5.00 pm           Welcome ceremony at the Malta International Airport, Luqa.

5.45 pm           The Pope leaves the Airport to go to Valletta. The Pope will be greeting the general public gathered in the streets on the way to Valletta.

6.15 pm           Courtesy visit to the President of the Republic and the highest Civil Authorities at the Palace in Valletta… Read more »

SOLEMN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE POPE’S VISIT TO MALTA

10/02/2010

Dear brethren,

One thousand, nine hundred and fifty years ago, St Paul, the Apostle, was delivered from the shipwreck through the mighty power of God the Father, our Lord and Master, to undertake the mission of spreading the Word to the people of our islands. Imbued with the power of the Spirit and encouraged by the hope which God Himself instilled in Paul’s heart through His Angel, and as ordained by His Divine Plan, Paul brought to our ancestors, and to us, their descendants, the Good News of the Kingdom of God – a Kingdom as envisaged by Jesus Christ, Son of God made man, who through his birth, life, death and resurrection brought man to eternal life… Read more »

EIGHT CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD

10/02/2010

Tmin żgħażagħ ser ikunu aċċettati uffiċjalment bħala kandidati għas-saċerdozju waqt quddiesa mmexxija mill-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona OP, nhar il-Ġimgħa 12 ta’ Frar, 2010, fis-6.30p.m, fil-Bażilika ta’ Marija Bambina, l-Isla.

Dawn huma: Dillon Bugeja (Zurrieq), Robin Camilleri (Luqa), Roderick Camilleri (Zabbar), Mario Dimech (Siggiewi), Anthony Paul Fitzpatrick (Gwardamangia), Cristian Antony Muscat (San Ġiljan), George Schembri (Qormi – San Ġorġ) u Michael Zammit (Birkirkara – Sant’ Elena)… Read more »

POPE LAUDS WORK ON A MARRIAGE PREP HANDBOOK

09/02/2010

engaged couple preparing for marriage

Benedict XVI today told members of the Pontifical Council for the Family that their work on a marriage preparation handbook is an important task. The dicastery is having its three-day plenary assembly through Wednesday. In his address to the assembly, the Holy Father noted how Pope John Paul II affirmed marriage preparation is more necessary than ever, and defined three stages: remote, proximate and immediate… Read more »

ARCHBISHOP VISITS ST EDWARDS SCHOOL

09/02/2010

On Tuesday, 9th February 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP visited St. Edwards College. During his visit, the Archbishop took the opportunity to meet the teachers and speak to the students who attend the college.

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WYD 2011 IN MADRID: ITALIAN OFFICIAL SITE OPERATING FROM TODAY

08/02/2010

World Youth Day 2011

The Italian official site of WYD 2011 in Madrid (16-21 August) is www.gmg2011.it. It is operating from today, 8 February, 12 o’clock. Promoted by the National Service for the Youth Pastoral of CEI, it is meant to be a milestone for all the news on the 26th World Youth Day.

“The WYD – said the person in charge of the National Service for the Youth Pastoral, Father Nicolò Anselmi – has always had two characteristics: it is a pilgrimage whose climax is the Sunday Mass, taking place at the end of the Day; it is a fruitful missionary meeting between the hosting Church and the other churches in the world… Read more »