Press Releases

Malta in 50 years: our Identity as a Nation – The Archbishop

Speech by the Archbishop during the conference 'State of the Nation'

04/09/2026   The President's Palace, Ħ'Attard

Speech by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna

Try to imagine a child wandering around Malta 50 years from now.

What will that child see? What language will that child speak? And what will they understand by the word ‘Maltese’? Will they feel that they belong to a people, a history, a culture, a place or will they be stranded in the wilderness? … Read more »

Church Commission welcomes planning appeals reform, calls for more action

12/08/2026

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

The Interdiocesan Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development has welcomed the Government’s proposed reform of the Planning Appeals Procedure, while calling for more effective enforcement and greater accountability, transparency and independence across Malta’s regulatory authorities and decision-making bodies.

The Commission described the proposals as a long-awaited step towards a fairer and more credible planning system but stressed that they must form part of a wider planning reform… Read more »

Power cuts: a need for serious long-term planning on climate adaptation

24/07/2026

Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

The Interdiocesan Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development has expressed deep concern over the widespread electricity disruptions, warning that they are far more than an inconvenience as they are endangering health and undermining human dignity.

The Church’s Commission notes that families are enduring sleepless nights in extreme heat, older persons and those with chronic illnesses are facing heightened health risks, and many workers are reporting for duty after nights without adequate rest… Read more »

Painting restored as Casa Manresa’s Chapel marks 240th consecration anniversary

23/07/2026   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, Floriana

Photo: Manuel Ciantar and Suzanne Ciantar Ferrito o.b.o. ASC Conservation Centre Ltd

A painting depicting St John the Baptist and St Paul in the chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at Casa Manresa, Floriana, has been restored to mark the 240th anniversary of the chapel’s consecration by Bishop Vincenzo Labini on 23 July 1786.

The oil on canvas, by celebrated artist Antoine Favray, was restored over the past six months by conservator Amy Sciberras and her team… Read more »

Four parishes with a new pastor and a new vice-rector for the Archbishop’s Seminary

27/06/2026
  • Fr Bernard Micallef
  • Fr Stefan Galea
  • Fr Roderick Baldacchino
  • Fr Karl Andrew Schembri

Archbishop Charles Scicluna is entrusting the Parish of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Ħal Balzan to Fr Bernard Micallef, the Parish of St Cajetan in Ħamrun to Fr Stefan Galea, the Parish of Our Lady of Pompei in Marsaxlokk to Fr Roderick Baldacchino, and the Parish of St Lucy in Mtarfa to Fr Karl Andrew Schembri… Read more »

Setting up of the Commission for Promoting Integral Human Development

25/06/2026

Mr Mark Cachia, Executive Chairperson of the Commission for Promoting Integral Human Development
Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

The Maltese Episcopal Conference has established the Interdiocesan Commission for Promoting Integral Human Development. This will be led by Mr Mark Cachia as Executive Chairperson. He will be supported in this role by a Council comprising members from a diverse range of professional backgrounds… Read more »

New Discoveries during the restoration of St Joseph’s Chapel at the Archbishop’s Palace

15/06/2026   The Archbishop’s Palace, Valletta

Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

The Archbishop’s Palace in Valletta will open its doors to the public to mark the restoration of the Chapel of St Joseph (1622).

On Saturday 20th June 2026, visitors can view the newly restored chapel with its 18th-century Baroque design commissioned by Bishop Alpheran de Bussan, as well as the paintings by Silvestro Querio il Romano (c.1600-1672) and the Renaissance coffered ceiling commissioned by Bishop Baldassare Cagliares, which were discovered during the project… Read more »

St John’s Co-Cathedral inaugurates ‘Sette Giugno 1919. Memory and Ritual’ exhibition

10/06/2026   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

From 9 June to 10 July 2026, St John’s Co-Cathedral presents ‘Sette Giugno 1919. Memory and Ritual’, an exhibition exploring one of the defining moments of modern Maltese history through remembrance, funerary culture, and material heritage.

The exhibition commemorates the events of 7 June 1919, when social and economic tensions under British colonial rule erupted into unrest in Valletta. Rising food prices, post-war hardship, unemployment, and growing dissatisfaction with the colonial administration culminated in the deaths of four Maltese civilians… Read more »

New parish priest for Mqabba Parish

07/06/2026

Archbishop Charles Scicluna has appointed Fr Martin Borg as the parish priest of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Mqabba. The Archbishop expresses his gratitude to Fr Blake Camilleri for his dedicated pastoral service to the community. Fr Blake will now be focusing on his studies.

Fr Martin Borg was born on 6th November 1957. He began his journey to the priesthood in the Order of the Discalced Carmelites (O.C.D.) and studied philosophy and theology at INSERM, and graduated in Pastoral Theology from the University of Malta… Read more »

Six cases substantiated by Malta Safeguarding Commission 2025

20/05/2026

The Malta Safeguarding Commission found that six of the 43 cases concluded in 2025 were substantiated, three of which were of a historical nature and took place more than 10 years ago.

The concluded cases involved 40 individuals and two entities, with one individual featuring in more than one case. Of these, one was a diocesan priest, four were religious, 32 were lay people, and three remained unidentified (Unknown)… Read more »