Press Releases

French patron funds restoration of 18th-century chapel at Valletta’s Archbishop’s Palace

Left: Mr Michael Pace Ross, Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi and Madame Marie‑Amélie Gleizes Dewavrin Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

The historic 18th-century Chapel of St Joseph, housed within the Archbishop’s Palace in Valletta, is set to undergo much-needed conservation thanks to a generous donation by Madame Marie Amèlie Gleizes Dewavrin.

The donation was formalised through an agreement signed recently by Archdiocese of Malta Administrative Secretary Michael Pace Ross and Madame Gleizes Dewavrin at the Archbishop’s Palace, in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea Curmi… Read more »

A call to all sportspeople – A celebration of sport, faith and solidarity

Everyone involved in the sports sector — including athletes, coaches, club members and sports associations — are invited to take part in the Sports Jubilee, which will be held on Sunday, 20 July 2025, at Dar tal‑Providenza in Siġġiewi.

The Sports Jubilee will kick off with a fun run open to participants of all ages — children, youth and adults — offering two route options: a 1.5‑kilometre course and a 3.5‑kilometre course… Read more »

The Archbishop leads a pilgrimage to Lourdes for Maltese patients

Photo: Ian Noel Pace

Archbishop Charles Scicluna, accompanied by 185 participants, departed Malta today to lead the annual four-day pilgrimage to Lourdes for Maltese patients, organised by the Maltese Association for the Transport of the Sick to Lourdes (UMTAL).

Joining the Archbishop is Fr Joe Mizzi, UMTAL’s spiritual director, along with two other priests who will provide spiritual guidance to the patients and pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage… Read more »

Archdiocese of Malta offers 10 scholarships for theological and ethics studies

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The Foundation for Theological Studies, under the Archdiocese of Malta, is offering ten scholarships to support individuals seeking to pursue part-time studies in theology, ethics and pastoral fields through the Faculty of Theology at the University of Malta.

These scholarships aim to encourage further academic and spiritual formation in key areas of religious and ethical education. The available scholarships are as follows: €800 for applicants enrolling in the Diploma in Religious Studies or the Diploma in the Appreciation of Ecclesiastical Heritage; €1,200 for those applying for the Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral Psychology; €2,000 for students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology or a Master’s degree in Bioethics, Environmental Ethics or Theology… Read more »

CareMalta Group adopts ethical guidelines for elderly care

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

CareMalta, li tmexxi disa’ faċilitajiet ta’ kura għall-anzjani, flimkien ma’ HILA, li tieħu ħsieb sitt idjar li joperaw fil-qasam tad-diżabilità u l-kura għas-saħħa mentali, se jaddottaw il‑linji gwida etiċi ġodda għall‑kura tal‑anzjani mnedija mill‑Knisja f’Malta f’April li għadda.

Il‑kumpanija CareMalta Group ħabbret dan waqt konferenza tal‑aħbarijiet f’Casa Arkati fil‑Mosta, ippreseduta mill‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna fil-preżenza ta’ membri mit‑tmexxija ta’ CareMalta Group… Read more »

Archbishop urges Vision Malta 2050 to tackle workers’ struggles and affordable housing crisis

Ritratt: L-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta – Ian Noel Pace

L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna tkellem dwar il‑bżonn li l‑Viżjoni 2050 tal‑Gvern għandha tindirizza b’urġenza d‑drittijiet ta’ ħafna ħaddiema f’Malta li mhux qed ilaħħqu mal‑ħajja sal‑aħħar tax‑xahar kif ukoll il‑problema ta’ housing affordabbli.

Huwa qal dan waqt laqgħa mal‑Ministru għall‑Ekonomija, Intrapriża u Proġetti Strateġiċi Silvio Schembri li ppreżenta d‑dokument ta’ konsultazzjoni dwar il‑Viżjoni Malta 2050.

L‑Arċisqof laqa’ l‑enfasi li l‑Viżjoni 2050 qed tagħmel fuq il‑kwalità tal‑ħajja, u saħaq li sabiex jintlaħaq dan il‑għan hemm bżonn ta’ miżuri soċjali konkreti… Read more »

Church Schools enhance Maltese language and culture through music and technology

Mix-xellug: Dr Maris Camilleri, il-Ministru Owen Bonnici, Dr Ian Mifsud, il-Ministru Clifton Grima u s-Sa Ann Marie Schembri
Ritratt: Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Is‑Segretarjat għall‑Edukazzjoni Kattolika (SfCE) u ċ‑Ċentru tal‑Ilsien Malti (ĊIM) iffirmaw ftehim bil‑għan li fl‑Iskejjel tal‑Knisja jibdew iseħħu wħud mill‑inizjattivi taċ‑Ċentru tal‑Ilsien Malti.

Il‑ftehim ġie ffirmat minn Dr Ian Mifsud, id‑Direttur tas‑Segretarjat għall‑Edukazzjoni Kattolika, minn Dr Maris Camilleri, l‑Aġent Kap Eżekuttiv taċ‑Ċentru tal‑Ilsien Malti, fil‑Kurja tal‑Arċisqof fil‑Furjana… Read more »

€31,500 raised by the Maltese and Gozitans for the people of Myanmar

The Church raises over €700,000 in three years for people in emergency situations.

Ritratti: Caritas Internationalis

F’perjodu ta’ tmien ġimgħat il‑poplu Malti u Għawdxi ġabar is‑somma ta’ €31,485 b’risq il‑persuni fil‑Myanmar li għaddejjin minn tbatija kbira minħabba t‑terremot qawwi li laqat lil dan il‑pajjiż f’Marzu li għadda. Din il‑kampanja ta’ ġbir ta’ fondi ġiet ikkoordinata minn Caritas Malta fuq talba tal‑Isqfijiet ta’ Malta u Għawdex u ngħalqet fit‑22 ta’ Mejju 2025.

Id‑donazzjonijet ingħataw minn individwi, mill‑parroċċi f’Malta u Għawdex kif ukoll minn kumpaniji u entitajiet oħra privati… Read more »

A just and compassionate response to homelessness in Malta

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The Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta expresses deep concern at the recent prosecution of 12 homeless individuals, charged with loitering and begging, simply for not having a fixed address. 

This distressing episode has laid bare the alarming reality that our system too often punishes those in need instead of offering a helping hand. As Archbishop Charles Scicluna recently said, housing is not merely a commodity but a fundamental human right… Read more »

Statement by Archbishop Emeritus George Frendo

I wish to clarify media reports regarding comments I made during a television programme about a recent case of clerical sexual abuse.

While I urged victims to find it within their hearts to forgive the perpetrators of such despicable acts – which is in line with the teachings of the Gospel – I did not in any way seek to convey the impression given by headlines in the media that this should be an alternative to reporting the matter to the relevant authorities… Read more »