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Holy Land empty of pilgrims but full of hope and prayer

15/12/2023

Life in Jerusalem and nearby cities since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas has changed utterly, especially for those who were economically dependent on pilgrims. People feel uncertainty and fear, says Father Željko Barbarić , a Franciscan priest currently serving in Jerusalem.

Father Željko Barbarić is a Franciscan friar from Bosnia and Herzegovina, currently serving in Jerusalem. He is bursar at the Terra Sancta College monastery and serves at the Monastery of Saint Saviour as a spiritual director… Read more »

“Thanks to the Neocatechumenal Walk several individuals become closer to the Church”

13/12/2023

Il-Mixja Neokatekumenali ċċelebrat il-50 sena tagħha f’Malta, li bdiet mill-Parroċċa tal-Kunċizzjoni tal-Ħamrun u matul iż-żmien infirxet f’diversi parroċċi madwar Malta.

F’intervista ma’ Gabriel Lia fuq il-programm What’s On Newsbook fuq RTK103, Luke Vella, seminarista u wieħed mill-aħwa tal-Mixja Neokatekumentali, esprima s-sodisfazzjon biċ-ċelebrazzjoni li kellhom u tkellem dwar il-bidu tal-Mixja f’Malta.

Hu saħaq li permezz ta’ din il-Mixja jersqu bosta nies lejn il-knisja li “mhux neċessarjament kienu viċin il-Knisja, anzi kienu ‘l bogħod u llum huma xhieda ħajja ta’ Kristu”, filwaqt li ġie spjegat li Neokatekumenali tfisser bidu ġdid għal individwi li huma diġà katekumeni… Read more »

Titular painting of the Martyrdom of St Catherine at Żejtun’s old parish church restored

12/12/2023

The titular painting of the Martyrdom of St Catherine housed at Żejtun’s old parish church – also known as St Gregory’s Church – has been restored.

The restoration project was inaugurated on 17 November.

Wirt iż-Żejtun

During the event, Valentina Lupo, restorer with the Atelier del Restauro, which had been entrusted with the restoration of the painting, gave a presentation detailing the work and the procedures involved in bringing the painting back to its original vibrancy… Read more »

Inauguration of a new ecclesiastical museum in Mellieħa

11/12/2023

Illum ġie inawgurat il‑Pilgrim’s Lodge, mużew ekkleżjastiku ġdid biswit is‑Santwarju Nazzjonali tal‑Madonna tal‑Mellieħa. Dan sar b’investiment konġunt ta’ €643,000 mill‑Fondazzjoni għall‑Patrimonju Kulturali tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta, l‑Awtorità Maltija għat‑Turiżmu u fondi Ewropej.

Dan il‑mużew, li l‑binja tiegħu hi waħda mill‑eqdem fil‑Mellieħa, joffri tagħrif dwar l‑istorja tas‑Santwarju tal‑Mellieħa kif ukoll oġġetti devozzjonali użati mis‑santwarju matul is‑snin. Permezz ta’ dawn l‑oġġetti, kull min se jżur il‑post se jkun jista’ jesperjenza dak li għexu l‑pellegrini li matul is‑snin żaru l‑Madonna tal‑Mellieħa sabiex tinterċedi għalihom fil‑bżonnijiet tagħhom… Read more »

Built on the dignity of the human being

Article by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi published on The Sunday Times

10/12/2023

The 10th December, marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption, by the United Nations, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The drafters of the Universal Declaration were well aware of the countless terrible violations of human rights that had been committed especially in the two World Wars. Member States agreed that a blatant disregard for human rights had resulted in barbarous acts which outraged the conscience of mankind… Read more »

Notice

11/12/2023

Tomorrow, Tuesday, 12th December 2023, the Archbishop’s Curia, including the Marriage Office in Floriana, and the Ecclesiastical Tribunal in Valletta, will be closed all day.

The Curia reopens on Thursday, 14th December 2023. Read more »

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Commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights amidst escalating violence

Statement by the Justice and Peace Commission for Human Rights Day 2023

08/12/2023

Photo by Ahmed Akacha on pexels.com

The commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the 10th December this year is taking place in the shadow of an ever-widening spiral of violence, risking humanity’s condemnation to a future of unimaginable pain, fear, and destruction. In response, the Justice and Peace Commission unreservedly condemns the horrific acts of violence that are once again ravaging the Holy Land and its people and calls for a radical shift from a global paradigm of violent war and revenge to a paradigm of just peace and reconciliation… Read more »

Festa ta’ Ġenerozità in aid of Dar tal-Providenza on the 1st of January 2024

08/12/2023

This year, Festa ta’ Ġenerożità in aid of Dar tal-Providenza will be organised again under an installed canopy at the Dar tal-Providenza outdoor parking in Siġġiewi. This was announced by the director of ‘Dar tal-Providenza, Fr Martin Micallef, during a Press Conference held this morning, 5th December 2023.

Festa ta’ Ġeneroizità will be broadcasted live on main local television stations between 10am and midnight… Read more »

The Down Syndrome Association awarded this year’s Mgr Mikiel Azzopardi Prize

06/12/2023

The Down Syndrome Association Malta is this year’s winner of the Mons Mikiel Azzopardi Award. This was announced by Fr Martin Micallef, Director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza, during a vocal and instrumental concert by the band of the Armed Forces of Malta. H.E. the President of Malta Dott. George Vella, in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop, Mgr Joseph Galea-Curmi, presented the award to representatives of the Down Syndrome Association… Read more »

Laudato Sì Movement’s call to action at COP28

04/12/2023

The Advocacy Director of the “Laudato Sì Movement” expresses her hopes for the COP28 Summit on Climate Change in Dubai and speaks of the critical role faith-based groups play in driving responses to the climate crisis based on justice and peace.

In Dubai to bring the voice of the Laudato Sì Movement to the COP28 Summit taking place from 30 November to 12 December, Lindlyn Moma told Vatican Radio that the call for ecological conversion, full sustainability and prophetic advocacy are the crucial issues with which her organization will be contributing to the talks… Read more »