Press Releases

Church schools welcome 20,000 students and educators for the new scholastic year

25/09/2024

Madwar 17,000 student u iktar minn 3,000 edukatur bdew is-sena skolastika f’waħda mill-iskejjel tal-Knisja fil-livelli tal-kindergarten, il-primarja, is-sekondarja u s-sitt sena post-sekondarja.

Din hi l-ewwel esperjenza fi skola tal-Knisja għal madwar 120 edukatur. Bħala parti mill-proċess ta’ tħejjija, is-Segretarjat għall-Edukazzjoni Kattolika mexxa laqgħat għal dawn l-edukaturi, b’enfasi fuq kif edukazzjoni ta’ kwalità u r-rispett lejn id-dinjità ta’ kull bniedem jistgħu jgħinu biex itejbu ħolistikament il-ħajja tal-istudenti u ta’ kull membru fil-komunità tal-iskola… Read more »

Fondazzjoni Sebħ’s services need €3 million to support vulnerable women, children and families

23/09/2024

Fondazzjoni Sebħ, a Church‑run NGO, estimates it will cost around €3 million by the end of the year to continue supporting vulnerable members of society, including children, families, and women and children escaping violence.

Sebħ’s Director Yvonne Mallia turned a spotlight on the meaningful work Fondazzjoni Sebħ has carried out behind the scenes and said that to sustain all its services it had used up €2.4 million last year… Read more »

Thank You, Lord God – The Archbishop on Independence Day

Mass on Independence Day 2024

21/09/2024   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

Homily by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our country’s independence and its status as a sovereign and autonomous nation, I wish to base my reflections on three dear phrases conveyed to us by the saintly Maltese priest, St George Preca (1880–1962):

Thank you, Lord God, and forgive me, Lord God;

Lord God, I need you;

Let us be Friends of the Gospel… Read more »

Church entities demand immediate release of detained Ethiopian nationals

29/08/2024

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 »

Hymn for the 2025 Jubilee in Maltese

14/08/2024

The Church in Malta and Gozo are launching a Maltese version of the official hymn for the 2025 Jubilee with the theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. Next year, the Church and Catholics from around the world are called to be a source of hope, unity and compassion within their communities.

The hymn was originally written in Italian by Prof. Pierangelo Sequeri, with the music composition by Maestro Francesco Meneghello, tackling themes such as creation, fraternity, the goodness of God and hope… Read more »

The Archbishop appoints Delegate for Religious Broadcasting

10/08/2024

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 »

Archdiocese increases subsidies to its entities by 33%

Il-Kċina ta’ Marta providing 1,200 meals weekly

06/08/2024   The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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 »

Liturgical celebrations of Archbishop Charles Scicluna in July 2024

31/07/2024

Ritratt: L-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Awwissu, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt tixxandar it‑talba tar‑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 »

Paola parish obtains Government funding for urgent basilica restoration

27/07/2024

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 »

Archbishop visits Maltese patients in London

26/07/2024

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 »