Press Releases

Casa Fratelli Tutti Inaugurated

Priests from developing countries study in Malta to offer a better service in their home countries

27/06/2023   The Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-Virtù

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi inaugurated and blessed Casa Fratelli Tutti, a house which welcomes priests from poor countries who wish to read for a Licentiate in Pastoral Theology within the Faculty of Theology at the University of Malta. The aim of Casa Fratelli Tutti is for the Church in Malta and the University to provide foreign priests with the opportunity to continue their studies in Malta, despite the financial and cultural challenges they may face… Read more »

The Archdiocese welcomes the positive outcome that promotes right to life

23/06/2023

The Archdiocese of Malta wishes to thank the Government for listening to the concerns that had been raised about the proposed amendment.

The Archdiocese also wishes to thank all those who contributed to this positive outcome, which continues to foster a culture of care that promotes the right to life of every human being while at the same time respecting the values of support and solidarity, especially to women in difficulty… Read more »

Bishops reinstate Sunday Mass obligation

09/06/2023

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo have formally reinstituted the obligation on the faithful to attend Mass on Sundays following the withdrawal of the dispensation granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a pastoral message, to be read in all churches this weekend to mark the Solemn Feast of the Holy Eucharist, the Bishops said the new instruction, required by Canon Law, takes effect from Sunday 18th June 2023 and applies to all those who are physically capable of attending Mass… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Scicluna during June 2023

06/06/2023

Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Ġunju, l‑Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna se jkompli jiċċelebra l‑quddies ta’ matul il‑ġimgħa kif ukoll nhar ta’ Ħadd. Dawn iċ‑ċelebrazzjonijiet liturġiċi qed jixxandru fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt.

Il‑quddies organizzat mill‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta qed jixxandar:

Interdiocesan Environment Commission reflection on Environment Day 2023

05/06/2023

On the occasion of Environment Day 2023, marked annually on June 5, the Interdiocesan Commission for the Environment pays tribute to environmental NGOs, mayors and councillors, and the hundreds of citizens actively involved in protecting the environment and quality of life of all those living in Malta and Gozo.

The Commission also encourages politicians to work for the common good while they are in power to bring about the necessary changes… Read more »

Mark Pellicano appointed Head of Safeguarding Commission

29/05/2023

Archbishop Charles Scicluna has appointed Mark Pellicano as the new head of the Safeguarding Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta, which investigates cases of abuse within Church structures and promotes the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.

Mr Pellicano succeeds Andrew Azzopardi, who was instrumental in setting up the Commission in 2015 and recently took up a new role as safeguarding head at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)… Read more »

The sixth volume of ‘Kelma ta’ Ħabib’

The book of homilies and speeches by Archbishop Charles Scicluna

28/05/2023

The prayer for unity in the country and for a more welcoming society are among the themes that Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna reflects upon in the sixth volume of ‘Kelma ta’ Ħabib’. This publication includes the homilies and speeches delivered by the Archbishop in his sixth year as Archbishop of Malta.

This edition is different from the previous ones as it is characterised by the COVID-19 pandemic that apart from causing Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Malta to be postponed by two years, also changed the way the Word of God began to reach people directly in their homes… Read more »

The clergy reflect on the power of the liturgy in a secular society

In-service course for the clergy 2023

27/05/2023

‘Towards a liturgy that draws us and changes us’ is the theme chosen for the in-service course for the Clergy 2023 in order for diocesan priests and religious to understand more clearly how the liturgy, that is all the Church’s celebrations by which Christians worship God, nurtures within them and God’s people a spirit of prayer, and particularly that the Liturgy leads to an encounter with the Risen Christ… Read more »

10 adults to receive the sacrament of Confirmation

26/05/2023

 Next Sunday, on the feast of Pentecost, ten adults will be receiving the sacrament of confirmation. These adults are from different countries, including Malta, India, Pakistan and Italy. They shall be confirmed in their Christian faith by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi during a Mass to be celebrated in the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Ħal Balzan at 6:30pm. 

The ten candidates have been preparing for their confirmation over the past months with the help of catechists from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults within the Archdiocese of Malta… Read more »

The ordination of a new deacon in the Maltese Greek-Catholic parish

19/05/2023

On Sunday, 21st May 2023, the Greek-Catholic parish in Malta will have a new deacon. The diaconal ordination of subdeacon Jesmond Schembri will take place with the blessing of Archbishop Charles Scicluna and with the laying of the hands of Mgr Manuel Nin O.S.B., Apostolic Exarch to Greece and Titular Bishop of Carcabia. The ordination Mass will be celebrated at 9.00 a.m. at the Church of St Nicholas of Myra (Tal-Erwieħ) in Valletta… Read more »