Fr Anton D’Amato, Director Migrants Commission

The Ethiopian nationals who are being detained and facing deportation after having lived and worked legally in Malta for years should be released immediately, the Migrants Commission, the Justice and Peace Commission and JRS Malta urged the authorities.

The two commissions, which form part of the Archdiocese of Malta, and JRS Malta are wholeheartedly condemning the recent arrest of several Ethiopian nationals, who were rounded up, detained and told they will be sent back to Ethiopia… Read more »

L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna ħatar lil Mons. Stefan Bonanno bħala d‑Delegat għax‑Xandir Reliġjuż.

Mons. Stefan Bonanno twieled il‑Furjana fit‑18 ta’ Diċembru 1965. Huwa beda l‑istudji tiegħu fil‑qasam tal‑elettronika fil‑Fellinberg Training Centre. Irċieva l‑formazzjoni saċerdotali fis‑Seminarju tal‑Arċisqof tal‑Virtù kif ukoll fil‑Fakultà tat‑Teoloġija fl‑Università ta’ Malta. L‑ewwel iggradwa fil‑Baċellerat fl‑istudji tal‑Filosofija u Komunikazzjoni Soċjali u aktar tard ħa l‑Liċenzjat fit‑Teoloġija Pastorali.

Huwa ġie ordnat saċerdot fit‑8 ta’ Lulju 1994… Read more »

The Archdiocese of Malta increased subsidies to its children’s homes by €180,000, despite registering an overall shortfall of €325,000.

Speaking at a press conference to present the financial report of the Archdiocese of Malta for 2023, Administrative Secretary Michael Pace Ross said the Archdiocese has been making every effort to help families and individuals seeking assistance, and various initiatives are underway aimed at furthering the Church’s mission… Read more »

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

The parish priest of Paola is delighted to announce that the restoration of the Basilica of Christ the King belfry and portico in Paola will go ahead thanks to a substantial grant from the government.

Fr Marc André Camilleri said that following meetings with ministers Byron Camilleri and Owen Bonnici, it was agreed that the government would commit €400,000 to the project… Read more »

The Archbishop blessing a Maltese patient

Archbishop Charles Scicluna concluded a two-day pastoral visit to London, where he met with Maltese patients who are currently receiving treatment in the United Kingdom.

During his visit, the Archbishop visited and prayed with Maltese patients at King’s College Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospital, where he also met a Maltese nurse. The Archbishop gave patients, their families, and even hospital workers, rosary beads, for Our Lady to bring them comfort and hope… Read more »

Fr Martin Micallef
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Archbishop Charles Scicluna has appointed Fr Martin Micallef as the new Episcopal Vicar for Diaconia to assist the Archbishop in the Church’s work with persons in need. Fr Micallef is currently the Director of Dar tal-Providenza and he will be retaining this role.

The Archbishop thanked Mgr Charles Cordina for his long term of service as parish priest in various parishes, his roles as Delegate for Clergy and Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life, Delegate for Life and Work in Parishes, Pastoral Secretary and as well as for his nine years of work with the most needy members of society as the Episcopal Vicar for Diaconia… Read more »

The imposing Dar Saura in Rabat will be converted into an empowerment hub for children and young people with disabilities after the Archdiocese of Malta generously handed over the multimillion-euro property to The Malta Trust Foundation for 65 years.

The 17th century home, which until a few months ago served as a home for the elderly, will come to life with youngsters’ laughter and music when Malta’s first Centre for Music and Arts, Villabianca, relocates to larger premises to address the extensive waiting list… Read more »