News from the Church in Malta
On Wednesday, 14th February 2010, Ż.A.K. Mosta organised a catechetical event as part of the celebrations for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Malta. This was organised by Ż.A.K. youths. The celebration started off with the Cross and Icon being taken from the Millenium Chapel in Paceville, to the Mosta Parish Church. The Cross and Icon are a replica of those given to the youths by Pope John Paul II… Read more »
On Monday 15th February 2010, at the Antoinette Room, Corinthia Palace Hotel, Balzan, the Pastoral Formation Institute in collaboration with the Secretariat for Social Communications held a seminar with the theme “Communicating in a Secular Society: New Opportunities for the Church”. The main speaker Dr Jim McDonnell is a speaker, writer, and adviser on many aspects of communications, broadcasting and media, an academic and member of a number of media associations in Europe and Great Britain… Read more »
On Saturday, 13th February 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP celebrated Mass at the Qawra Parish Church for the official opening of his Pastoral Visit in this locality. Archbishop Cremona spoke about the importance of evangelisation not only to those belonging to the Catholic community, but also to the rest of the community. The Archbishop emphasized that we must help pass on the Word of God to others for everyone to have the opportunity to experience the love and happiness God blesses us with… Read more »
In honor of National Vocation Awareness Week, the U.S. bishops’ conference is offering a list of 10 ways to promote religious vocations. Father David Toups, interim director of the conference’s Office of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, prepared the list that was publicized today. Among the suggestions are prayer, asking God in particular to send more priests and religious to the Church, and speaking to others about vocations… Read more »
Meeting in Fatima on Tuesday, Portuguese bishops said that during Benedict XVI’s visit to Portugal this May 11-14, the Pope will speak to everyone, whether or not they are believers.
“The Pope will speak to all,” said Father Manuel Morujao, spokesman and secretary of the Portuguese episcopal conference. “The Church does not close the door to anyone and opens her heart to all.”
During a press conference at the end of the meeting of the bishops’ Permanent Council, Father Morujao also said that at the council’s next meeting, a pastoral note on the Pope’s visit will be released… Read more »
Beloved Sons and Daughters,
Among the many positive things we have in our country, we note that the thirst for learning has grown and, as learning opportunities have increased, teaching has spread. At the same time, although today man has learned to read, it seems he has a problem to read his life history and that of his nation; although man is capable to add numbers, he seems to find it difficult to work out the sum total of his life. … Read more »
Dear Children,
Since you spend so much time at school, you will be aware that we can learn in different ways. The internet, computer, different forms of technology, and visual aids such as DVDs, videos and educational games, make learning more enjoyable. On the other hand, though we know so much more, we still face many difficulties in our lives. If you look around, you will become aware of problems such as poverty, broken families, conflicts, unhappy children, children who have already started working in order to earn a living, and illnesses. … Read more »
13th – 22nd February, 2010
Saturday, 13th February
6.30 p.m. The Archbishop celebrates Mass at Qawra Parish Church on the official opening of the Pastoral Visit.
8.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets the Friars’ Community and stays with them for supper.
Sunday, 14th February
09.00 a.m. The Archbishop celebrates Mass at St. Massimilliano Kolbe Church.
10.30 a.m… Read more »
Eight seminarians were received as candidates to the priesthood during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul Cremona OP, on Friday 12th February, 2010, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Victories, Senglea.
The candidates are: Dillon Bugeja (Zurrieq), Robin Camilleri (Luqa), Roderick Camilleri (Zabbar), Mario Dimech (Siggiewi), Anthony Paul Fitzpatrick (Gwardamangia), Cristian Antony Muscat (St Julians), George Schembri (Qormi – St Ġorġ) and Michael Zammit (Birkirkara – St’ Elena)… Read more »
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 »
