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Details of the official visit of Fr Fabio Attard SDB to Malta

Fr Fabio Attard SDB

The Church in Malta is pleased to welcome Fr Fabio Attard SDB, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, on his first official visit to Malta, taking place between 2 and 5 October 2025. This visit will continue to enkindle in the Church, especially in young people, a spirit of faith, celebration and renewal.

Fr Fabio Attard was elected Rector Major last March as the 11th successor of Don Bosco and the worldwide leader of the Salesians who are present in 136 countries today… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Scicluna in September 2025

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Settembru, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt tixxandar it‑talba tar‑rużarju fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook Malta, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, il‑quddiesa tixxandar fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta… Read more »

Archdiocese of Malta distributed €1.2m to vulnerable groups in 2024

The Financial Report of the Archdiocese of Malta for 2024

Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana Download the financial report for 2024Download

Around €1.2 million was distributed by the Archdiocese of Malta among vulnerable groups last year in spite of Church finances registering a €787,000 shortfall.

Mr Michael Pace Ross, Administrative Secretary of the Archdiocese of Malta, said: “Various initiatives are underway aimed at furthering the Church’s mission — with a special focus on helping families and individuals in need — including work with children and adolescents, survivors of domestic violence and other forms of abuse, migrants, as well as those afflicted by poverty, substance abuse and other problems… Read more »

Archbishop baptises baby during visit to Maltese patients in London

  London, UK

Archbishop Charles Scicluna has concluded a two-day pastoral visit to London, during which he met with around 30 Maltese patients currently receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom.

During the visit, Archbishop Scicluna not only met with patients and their relatives at Great Ormond Street Hospital but also baptised a baby born in London a few months earlier. He described the hospital which specialises in the care of children as a sign of hope and new life… Read more »

Fundraising for Gaza

Caritas Malta launches emergency appeal

Photo: Caritas Internationalis

At the request of the Bishops of Malta and Gozo, Caritas Malta, in collaboration with Caritas Internationalis, is appealing for financial donations to support the people of Gaza who are currently enduring extreme hardship.

Families in Gaza are facing catastrophic humanitarian conditions as violence escalates and essential resources are depleted. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health and the United Nations, the number of people dying from hunger and severe malnutrition continues to rise daily… Read more »

Restoration completed on façade and sides of St Leonard’s Parish Church in Ħal Kirkop

Il-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Leonardu Abbati f’Ħal Kirkop
Ritatt: Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Tlesta il‑proġett ta’ konservazzjoni fuq il‑koppli, il‑kampnari, il‑faċċata prinċipali u l‑ġnubijiet tal‑Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Leonardu Abbati f’Ħal Kirkop. Ix‑xogħol ta’ restawr, li ammonta madwar €100,000 b’kofinanzjament ta’ 80% minn fondi tal‑Unjoni Ewropea, ġie inawgurat mill‑Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea‑Curmi u mill‑Ministru għall‑Fondi Ewropej Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi. Preżenti għall‑inawgurazzjoni kien hemm ukoll is‑Segretarju Amministrattiv tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta Michael Pace Ross u l‑Kappillan Dun Martin Cardona… Read more »

Catechist suspended by MUSEUM following Court charges

The Church’s Safeguarding Commission was today informed that the Society of Christian Doctrine (MUSEUM) has suspended with immediate effect one of its catechists, William Mark Camilleri, after he was charged in court with defiling children through fake Facebook accounts.

While the Safeguarding Commission has not received any information at this stage indicating that an offence took place either as a direct result of Mr Camilleri’s role as a catechist or on premises belonging to the Church or the Museum – the existing charges in court relate solely to his alleged use of fake Facebook profiles to establish connections with minors – it will be conducting its own investigation to explore the matter further and make recommendations to the Church authorities… Read more »

New parish priest for the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity in Marsa

Il-Kappillan il-ġdid tal-Parroċċa tat‑Trinità Qaddisa fil‑Marsa, Patri Pawl Bugeja OFM Cap

L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna laqa’ n‑nomina u qed jafda l‑ħidma pastorali tal‑Parroċċa tat‑Trinità Qaddisa fil‑Marsa f’idejn Patri Pawlu Bugeja OFM Cap bħala l‑kappillan ta’ din il‑komunità. Mons. Arċisqof jirringrazzja lil Patri Dominic Mangani OFM Cap tal‑ħidma tiegħu bħala kappillan ta’ din il‑parroċċa għal dawn l‑aħħar sitt snin.

Patri Pawlu Bugeja twieled fl‑20 ta’ Ġunju 1963… Read more »

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

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 »