News from the Church in Malta
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 14th February 2024, marks the commencement of the holy season of Lent for the Catholic Church: 40 days of prayer and penance in preparation for the celebration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Archbishop Charles Scicluna will preside over the Ash Wednesday Mass, which will include the blessing and the placing of ashes, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception (Sarria) in Floriana… Read more »
Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Frar, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt tixxandar it‑talba tar‑rużarju fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook.com.mt, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, il‑quddiesa tixxandar fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta.
L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna se jiċċelebra l‑quddies f’dawn il‑ġranet:
Il-Ħamis 1 ta’ Frar, lejlet Jum il‑Ħajja Kkonsagrata, fis‑6pm, Mons… Read more »
Applications from ‘Other Applicants’ for admission to Church schools in Malta and Gozo for the scholastic year commencing in September 2024 will be accepted online from 1st to 14th February and from 20th to 29th February 2024. There is a total of 884 vacant places for students (794 in Malta and 90 in Gozo). Applications from asylum seekers will be accepted in March.
Details on the number of places filled by ‘Criteria One’ applications received and processed by the Secretariat for Catholic Education last November and December can be found on Church.mt… Read more »
Following years of meticulous restoration efforts, today marked the inauguration of the renovated façade of the Archbishop’s Palace in Valletta. This project, representing a €225,000 investment, saw 80% of its financing derived from European Union funds, with the remaining funding provided by the Archdiocese of Malta. The inauguration was presided over by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi and Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne, who is responsible for European funds… Read more »
Parish priests in Malta recently convened for their annual live-in event, themed “an outgoing Church,” aligning with the ecclesial renewal process of the Church in Malta under the banner of “one Church, one journey.”
The focus of this gathering was to explore ways of being a vibrant presence in the community while sharing the Gospel’s joy.
Throughout the event, various speakers discussed their experiences addressing different societal challenges and emphasised the pivotal role parishes can play in positively impacting people’s lives… Read more »
The Justice and Peace Commission is proposing eight recommendations to authorities and stakeholders in Malta’s construction industry, aiming to enhance safety and fairness for all workers. The Commission urges prompt action to be taken on these recommendations for the well-being of both the workers and society. These recommendations are a result of scientific research conducted by the Commission on health and safety in the Maltese construction sector… Read more »
As from Thursday 18th January 2024, all Christians around the world will be celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which will end on Thursday 25th January. During this week, different Churches come together in ecumenical prayer to seek Christian unity.
This year’s theme is “Love the Lord your God … and your neighbour as yourself” (Lk 10:27). This theme and related material have been prepared by an ecumenical group in Burkina Faso, a country between western Africa and the Sahara Desert… Read more »
The Holy See has named Mgr Professor Hector Scerri to be a member of the Joint International Commission for the Theological Dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.
Mgr Hector Scerri, 58, has been a Consultor to the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity, at the Vatican, since 2014. He is a professor of dogmatic theology and ecumenism at the Faculty of Theology, University of Malta, and the head of the Ecumenical Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta and of the Doctrinal Commission of the Maltese Episcopal Conference… Read more »
Koppja tingħata tifkira mill-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna wara l-quddiesa għall‑koppji li żżewġu fl‑2022 fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta
Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Jannar, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt tixxandar it‑talba tar‑rużarju fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook.com.mt, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, il‑quddiesa tixxandar fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta… Read more »
Message by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna
On this holy Christmas night, we remember the beautiful message delivered by the angels to the shepherds of Bethlehem: “Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace on Earth” (Lk 2:14). Peace on Earth for those who God truly loves; peace on Earth for all those of good will.
This year, as we think of and gaze upon the Holy Land, let us pray eagerly for peace and mourn for the thousands of victims of man’s cruelty… Read more »
