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 »

Archbishop Charles Scicluna will preside over the closing of the diocesan inquiries into the lives of Servants of God, Henry and Inez Casolani, on Friday, 5th July 2024, at St Augustine Church, Valletta. The celebration will begin at 6:15pm with the closing rite of the inquiries, followed by a Thanksgiving Mass which will be broadcast on Church.mt and Newsbook Malta. Henry and Inez Casolani are exemplary models of Servants of God in marriage, family and everyday life… Read more »

The Bishops who attended the CCEE Plenary Assembly last November in Malta

Archbishop Charles Scicluna left Malta for Belgrade, Serbia, to participate in the Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE). This meeting will gather bishops from around 40 European countries to discuss the theme “Pilgrims of Hope – Towards a Synodal and Missionary Church”.

In Belgrade, the bishops will discuss how the Church in Europe, in preparation for the Jubilee of Hope to be celebrated next year, can be a source of hope… Read more »

The Safeguarding Commission concluded 26 cases in 2023, 18 concerning minors and eight involving vulnerable adults, Head of Safeguarding Mark Pellicano said.

Speaking at a news conference to review the year, Mr Pellicano said that four of the 18 cases concerning minors were found to be substantiated.

Two of these cases involved complaints of sexual abuse against diocesan priests. One cleric was referred to the civil authorities… Read more »