News from the Church in Malta
Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta
Applications for ‘Other Applicants’ for admission to Church schools in Malta and Gozo for the scholastic year commencing in September 2026 will be accepted online from Wednesday 28th January till Wednesday 4th February and from Wednesday 11th till Wednesday 18th February 2026. There is a total of 799 vacant places for students (722 in Malta and 77 in Gozo)… Read more »
Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta
On Sunday, 18 January, Christians all over the world will celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which concludes on Sunday, 25 January 2026. In Malta, a Diocesan Ecumenical Service will be held on Friday, 23 January 2026 at 6:30pm at the Basilica of St Paul in Rabat. On this occasion, leaders of other Churches present in our country, Orthodox and Protestant, will take part… Read more »
L-Arċisqof ta’ Malta Charles Scicluna, ħatar lil Patri Effie Mallia OFM Cap bħala Amministratur Parrokkjali tal-Parroċċa ta’ Sidtna Madonna ta’ Lourdes f’San Ġwann. L-Arċisqof irringrazzja lil Patri Bertrand Vella OFM Cap għall-ħidma pastorali u d-dedikazzjoni tiegħu bħala kappillan tal-istess parroċċa matul dawn l-aħħar snin.
Patri Effie Mallia twieled fil-11 ta’ Lulju 1951 fil-Marsa. Daħal fl-Ordni tal-Aħwa Minuri Kapuċċini fil-11 ta’ Awwissu 1968 u għamel in-novizzjat tiegħu fil-kunvent tar-Rabat f’Għawdex… Read more »
The three artworks from Malta in the exhibition Un altro seicento: L’arte delle donne nel Viceregno. Photo: Archdiocese of Malta
Three artworks from Malta are currently on display together abroad for the first time at Gallerie d’Italia in Naples, as part of the international exhibition Un altro seicento: L’arte delle donne nel Viceregno (Women in Spanish Naples: An Alternative 17th Century)… Read more »
Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta
On Christmas day, Il-Kċina ta’ Marta (Marta’s Kitchen) together with 220 volunteers from the Volunteers Office of the Archdiocese of Malta, successfully delivered 350 two-course meals to 120 different addresses, along with a dessert, and a Christmas gift for the children in the household, to individuals in need across Malta. The meals were delivered directly to beneficiaries’ homes by dedicated volunteers, ensuring that those unable to attend the Curia Christmas lunch because of mobility or health issues, or other challenges, were not left without a warm, nutritious meal… Read more »
Message by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna
On this holy Christmas night, we celebrate the birth of a baby. The eyes of faith teach us that this baby is none other than God made man. God’s love was formed in the womb of a woman, a virgin, Mary of Nazareth, and today we are commemorating the birth of this baby. The author of the letter to the Hebrews tells us that God spoke to his people various times, in many ways, but then, in the fullness of time, he sent his Son (Hebrews 1:1-2)… Read more »
During Christmas, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will lead a series of liturgical celebrations that commence on Christmas Eve and are open to the public.
On Wednesday, 24th December, the Archbishop will preside over the First Vespers at 5:15pm and subsequently lead the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve at St John’s Co‑Cathedral, Valletta. At 11:15pm, the Office of Readings, Christmas carol singing and the child’s sermon will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina… Read more »
Phtoo: Archdiocese of Malta Ian Noel Pace
The Secretariat for Catholic Education and the Church Schools Association express their solidarity with the community affected by Monday’s stabbing at a Pembroke school, and caution against knee-jerk reactions to this troubling incident.
While it is understandable that people feel shocked and concerned, this event calls for reflection, careful analysis, and a united commitment to ensuring that schools remain safe, nurturing environments for all… Read more »
Ritratt: l-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta: Ian Noel Pace
Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Diċembru, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt jixxandar ir-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 »
Caritas Malta qed tistieden lill‑persuni li jinsabu weħidhom jew m’għandhomx il‑mezzi biex għal sena oħra jqattgħu Milied b’dinjità u jiġu jieklu flimkien għall‑ikla tal‑Milied fil‑Kurja tal‑Arċisqof fil‑Furjana. Din l‑ikla qed tiċċelebra l‑għaxar sena tagħha u hi turija ta’ mħabba mgħixa fil‑konkret u sinjal tanġibbli ta’ Knisja li tilqa’ lil kulħadd.
L‑Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea‑Curmi qal li l‑ikla tal‑Milied organizzata mill‑Caritas “hija sinjal sabiħ ħafna tal‑impenn tal‑Knisja f’Malta tul is‑sena kollha, speċjalment fil‑ġurnata għażiża tal‑Milied, biex ħadd ma jħossu waħdu”… Read more »
