Press Releases

The Archbishop proposes a solution concerning Fr Mark Montebello

21/05/2018

  • Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna has approached the Provincial of the Dominican Order to inform him that he is more than willing to facilitate a resolution where Fr Mark Montebello may continue with his writing in full respect for his commitment as a religious priest and in full loyalty to Church teaching. Whilst respecting the autonomy of the Religious Order, the Archbishop has taken this initiative fully aware of the fact that a religious priest is answerable to his superior, who is the Provincial of the Order…

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Archdiocese of Malta to further invest in conservation through EU funds

08/05/2018

  • The Archdiocese of Malta has been awarded €2.2 million in EU funds for the conservation, protection and promotion of ecclesiastical cultural heritage. Over a period of three years, the archives of the Archbishop’s Curia and a total of 15 parishes will benefit from the funds, following an application submitted by the Foundation for Cultural Heritage of the Archdiocese of Malta, to the Project Selection Committee for the allocation of EU funds (2014 – 2020). 

    The parishes which will benefit from these funds, for the restoration of historial buildings and the conservation of our cultural heritage, are: Attard, Balzan, Birkirkara (St Helen), Birkirkara (St Mary), Dingli, Gharghur, Marsaxlokk, Mdina, Mgarr, Mellieha, Mosta (including Bidnija), Naxxar, Paola (Christ the King), Rabat, and Tarxien…

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Liturgical Celebrations to be led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna during May 2018

02/05/2018

  • It‑Tlieta 1 ta’ Mejju, fl‑10:30 a.m., l‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna jiċċelebra Quddiesa li matulha jagħti l‑pussess lil Dun Mark Mallia Pawley bħala l‑Arċipriet il‑ġdid tal‑Parroċċa Santa Marija, Ħad‑Dingli. Fis‑6:30 p.m. Monsinjur Arċisqof jiċċelebra Quddiesa li matulha jagħti l‑pussess lil Patri Publius Mair OFM Cap. bħala l‑Kappillan il‑ġdid tal‑Parroċċa Marija Reġina, il‑Marsa.

    Il‑Ħamis 3 ta’ Mejju, fl‑10:30 a.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof jiċċelebra Quddiesa ma’ grupp ta’ pazjenti u voluntiera ta’ St Michael’s Hospice fil‑Knisja Parrokkjali, l‑Iklin…

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The need for responsible dialogue

Statement by the Church Commission for Justice and Peace

27/04/2018

  • In view of the current discussions on the amendments to the Embryo Protection Act, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta calls for an attitude of responsible dialogue that veers away from polarised positions but which is focused on the common good of all, without demonising those holding opposing views. 

    It is not the intent of the Justice and Peace Commission to repeat what the Church has already clearly expressed regarding the proposals…

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The Archbishop to ordain four new deacons

18/04/2018

  • Erba’ żgħażagħ ser jiġu ordnati djakni mill‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna nhar il‑Ħadd, 22 ta’ April 2018, fil‑Katidral ta’ San Pawl, l‑Imdina, fid‑9am. L‑erba’ żgħażagħ li ser jiġu ordnati djakni huma:

    • Peter Ellul mill‑Parroċċa ta’ San Pawl Nawfragu, il‑Belt Valletta
    • Jean Gové mill‑Parroċċa ta’ Marija Mtellgħa s‑Sema, il‑Mosta
    • Aayrton Ray Muscat mill‑Parroċċa ta’ Santa Luċija V.M., l‑Imtarfa
    • Matthew Pulis mill‑Parroċċa tal‑Familja Mqaddsa, l‑Iklin


    Kulħadd huwa mistieden biex jattendi għaċ‑ċelebrazzjoni tal‑ordinazzjoni u biex jitlob għal aktar vokazzjonijiet u għall‑qdusija tal‑kleru, speċjalment għal dawk li ser jiġu ordnati djakni nhar il-Ħadd…

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Is it possible to have political Christian action?

Gaudium et Spes Lecture 2018

17/04/2018

    • A few months ago, Pope Francis stated that we cannot improve our political landscape by observing and judging from afar: it requires personal involvement, which should always be done in a spirit of charity and helpfulness. “Try to act personally instead of just looking and criticizing the work of others from the balcony,” the Pope said during a pastoral visit to Cesena in October 2017…

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A service for the Maltese people and human dignity – The Archbishop

16/04/2018

Messaġġ mill-Arċisqof

Hija xi ħaġa sabiħa ħafna li l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta qiegħda toffri din il‑proprjetà lill‑Hospice. Bdiet b’inizjattiva ta’ mara lajka (Adelaide Cini) li kienet profeta ta’ servizz soċjali li kien neċessarju fi żmienha, u issa qed tiġi afdata lil lajċi esperti biex nirrispondu għal sitwazzjoni attwali.

Servizz għall‑poplu Malti u servizz għad‑dinjità tal‑bniedem. Il‑Hospice għandhom bżonn mhux biss l‑appoġġ imma l‑ammirazzjoni tagħna wkoll għal dak kollu li jagħmlu bis‑servizzi li joffru fil‑komunità u issa wkoll bl‑offerta ta’ servizz u esperjenza residenzjali li mhux biss fid‑djar, imma anke f’dan l‑ambjent, li nawguraw li jkun ambjent sabiħ… Read more »

Church property worth €8 million to become Malta’s first state-of-the-art Hospice palliative care complex

Signing of agreement between the Archdiocese of Malta and the Malta Hospice Movement

16/04/2018

  • The Archdiocese of Malta and The Malta Hospice Movement signed an official agreement for the establishment of St Michael’s Hospice, the first state-of-the-art complex in Malta dedicated entirely to providing comprehensive palliative care.

    During the Year of Mercy, in July 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna had announced that the Church would identify the ideal premises for the setting up of a complex that, in collaboration with a registered organisation in the field, would provide palliative care services for patients with serious medical conditions…

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Statement by the Maltese Bishops on the Bill that amends the Embryo Protection Act

14/04/2018

  • We Maltese treasure our children and life from the beginning of conception. This is a very positive attitude that we want to encourage in no uncertain terms. For this reason we express our profound appreciation to those who strive to give their timely and proper assistance to infertile couples in their desire to have children.

    In this context, it is with great sadness that we read the proposed amendments to the Embryo Protection Act…

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Around 40% attend Sunday mass regularly

74% go to mass at least once a month

12/04/2018

  • A study commissioned by the Archdiocese of Malta shows that 92% of Maltese are Catholic, of whom 74% claim to go to Mass at least once a month. The research also shows that 40% attend Mass every Sunday. This was confirmed by the census held between the 2nd and 3rd December of last year, that showed that Mass attendance was at 38%.

    This research was carried out for the first time using different methods (a census as well as research) for the Church to have a wide and accurate picture of society in order to be more pastorally effective in the coming years…

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