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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Fondazzjoni Sebħ, an entity of the Church in Malta, officially launched The Manor – its first transitional residence for youth leaving care. Since the formation of the aftercare services in 2023, the team have been supporting youth in preparation for this transition and even after they have moved to the community.

The opening of the first semi-independent residence is an important milestone for the service as this space aims to welcome youth leaving care who are pursuing education and employment… Read more »