2021
02/12/2021 - Published ‘Annetto Depasquale – Wirt għażiż tal-Knisja f’Malta’
A collection of stories, photographs and writings on the 10th anniversary of his death The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana
01/12/2021 - Rushed Parliamentary debate creating a very weak regulatory framework for cannabis
Government MPs should be allowed a free vote on cannabis law
28/11/2021 - Watch: Assistance to mothers going through difficult moments during pregnancy
Service offered to parents by different entities
24/11/2021 - Statement on religious activities approved by the Curia
17/11/2021 - Diocesan celebration on the solemnity of Christ the King
The annual Diocesan Assembly is held again
16/11/2021 - 22 entities present position paper on the recreational use of cannabis to members of parliament
An appeal for a mature and researched debate
15/11/2021 - More than 1,800 vacant places for students in Church schools
Church schools admission 2022 in Malta and Gozo
12/11/2021 - New committee for the Church Schools’ Association
06/11/2021 - The end of planning in Malta?
Reflection by the Interdiocesan Environment Commission on World Town Planning Day 2021
30/10/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in November 2021
28/10/2021 - Two new candidates for the priesthood
20/10/2021 - Youth involvement greater at the community level than in politics
Research by DISCERN on trends among youth
18/10/2021 - Budget 2022: Beyond Numbers
15/10/2021 - Church partners with private sector for a social project in Senglea
Dar Sant’Anna will undergo restoration and will host children from challenging social backgrounds
14/10/2021 - New parish priest for Gwardamanġa parish
10/10/2021 - 16 entities urge politicians to truly consider the common good
08/10/2021 - A course with hands-on experience for youth leaders
06/10/2021 - New parish priest for Jesus of Nazareth parish in Tas-Sliema
05/10/2021 - Completion of structural works at St Michael Hospice
The Archbishop visits the Church property transferred to Hospice Malta for a palliative care complex
28/09/2021 - Church Schools welcome back all students and educators
Beginning of scholastic year 2021-2022
14/09/2021 - Prayer and fasting for Afghanistan
06/09/2021 - Fundraising campaign for Afghanistan and Haiti victims
Caritas Malta calls for humanitarian response
04/09/2021 - “Kull Pass Jgħodd” – 265km in aid of Fondazzjoni Sebħ
25 volunteers will walk the Camino de Santiago in aid of Fondazzjoni Sebħ
03/09/2021 - Inauguration of restoration work on two Francesco Zahra paintings
A project by the Foundation for Cultural Heritage co-financed by EU funds
01/09/2021 - Season of Creation 2021: Listening to the citizen’s voice
Statement by the Church Environment Commission
31/08/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in September 2021
27/08/2021 - Two 17th century chapels in Ħal Għargħur restored
Projects by the Foundation for Cultural Heritage co-financed by EU funds
26/08/2021 - The Archbishop inaugurates art collection at Mdina Cathedral Museum
The art collection is open to the general public as of today
26/08/2021 - Statement on Fr Adrijanu Cachia
13/08/2021 - Ħ’Attard parish church façade is inaugurated
A project co-financed by EU funds
09/08/2021 - A new Church project to empower youths in Senglea
A project co-financed by EU Funds
05/08/2021 - 2020 Financial Report: Substantial decrease in Church collections due to the pandemic
04/08/2021 - New appointments in various parishes in Malta
02/08/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in August 2021
31/07/2021 - The Foundation of the Jesuits’ Church established
24/07/2021 - New lighting system for the Archbishop’s Curia façade
18/07/2021 - The inauguration of restoration works on the dome of St Helen’s Basilica
10/07/2021 - New archpriest for Mdina parish
10/07/2021 - ‘Dying To Live – Stories From Refugees On The Road To Freedom’
A book launch organised by Justice & Peace Commission, JRS and Migrants Commission The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana
03/07/2021 - New archpriest for Ħaż-Żebbuġ parish
02/07/2021 - Accounting exam for Church Sixth Forms admissions in 2021-2022
01/07/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in July 2021
25/06/2021 - The Archbishop meets mothers in difficulty during pregnancy
Visit to ‘Dar Tgħanniqa ta’ Omm’
12/06/2021 - The Maltese Bishops on the passing of Bishop Walter Michael Ebejer OP
11/06/2021 - The fifth volume of ‘Kelma ta’ Ħabib’
The book of homilies and speeches by Archbishop Charles Scicluna
05/06/2021 - New Director for the Institute for Pastoral Formation
05/06/2021 - New Rector and Vice-Rector for the Archbishop’s Seminary
31/05/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in June 2021
28/05/2021 - The Archbishop visits the final works at Tal-Ibwar therapeutic centre
25/05/2021 - Directives for the celebration of feasts 2021
22/05/2021 - Live-in for parish priests 2021: The digital presence of parishes
19/05/2021 - New parish priest for St Paul’s Bay parish
14/05/2021 - The Church in Malta’s position on village feasts 2021
12/05/2021 - Building on what is good rather than promoting harmful substances
Statement by MCYN on the Cannabis White Paper
12/05/2021 - The ordination of two deacons
09/05/2021 - A new Church-run shelter for women victims and their children
An investment of one million euro by the Archdiocese of Malta
07/05/2021 - Restored Marsaxlokk pipe organ inaugurated
07/05/2021 - Strengthening well-being not substance use
30/04/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in May 2021
28/04/2021 - The ordination of four new priests
24/04/2021 - Vocations Day 2021
22/04/2021 - ‘Itma u Libbes’ campaign in aid of those in need
17/04/2021 - Charity Day 2021
16/04/2021 - The celebration of Mass with the community as from this Sunday
16/04/2021 - Archbishop Emeritus discharged from hospital
13/04/2021 - Donations towards Dar tal-Providenza and Caritas
11/04/2021 - Archbishop Emeritus recovered at Mater Dei Hospital
09/04/2021 - Restoration works at Ħad-Dingli and Mġarr parish churches completed
Projects by the Foundation for Cultural Heritage co-financed by EU funds
08/04/2021 - Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education on the reopening of Church Schools
06/04/2021 - Young people’s mental health is a priority
26/03/2021 - Broadcasts of the liturgical celebrations during Holy Week 2021
25/03/2021 - Directives for the 2021 Easter Triduum
25/03/2021 - Holy Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
11/03/2021 - Directives from 11th March till 11th April 2021
10/03/2021 - Religious functions suspended to safeguard people’s health
09/03/2021 - Urgent school vaccination roll-out needed
Situation causing unnecessary stress and tension in some schools
05/03/2021 - Online pastoral initiatives due to COVID-19 pandemic
05/03/2021 - Itma’ u libbes – Are you ready to help those in need?
02/03/2021 - Award for the restoration of the Archbishop’s Curia façade
26/02/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in March 2021
22/02/2021 - Association for the beatification and canonisation of Henry and Inez Casolani
20/02/2021 - Building a society based on care and solidarity
Pastoral Letter for Lent 2021
19/02/2021 - Restoration works at Paola and Ħal Tarxien parish churches completed
15/02/2021 - The Season of Lent 2021
12/02/2021 - Lent: A time for renewing faith, hope and love
Message by His Holiness for Lent 2021
12/02/2021 - New head for Marriage Office
08/02/2021 - Pilgrimages and processions during the pandemic
Lent and Holy Week 2021
07/02/2021 - The Auxiliary Bishop on the Day of Life: Love, compassion, care
Homily on the occasion of the Day of Life 2021 St John's Co-Cathdral, Valletta
01/02/2021 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in February 2021
30/01/2021 - New Director for Migrants Commission
29/01/2021 - The process of ecclesial renewal ‘One Church, One Journey’
Webinar for representatives and leaders of Church commissions and entities
26/01/2021 - Statement by the Safeguarding Commission
25/01/2021 - Church Schools Admissions in Malta and Gozo
Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education
21/01/2021 - Appeal to parents to rely on information provided by the school
Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education
20/01/2021 - New president for Cana Movement
15/01/2021 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
11/01/2021 - Disapproval of action on medical consultant
Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education
08/01/2021 - The Church decision on Komunità Ġesù Salvatur
Statement by the Maltese Episcopal Conference
06/01/2021 - Reopening of Church Schools
Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education
2020
31/12/2020 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in January 2021
24/12/2020 - The birth of the Divine Physician
Christmas message by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna
12/12/2020 - The Archbishop during the Christmas season and the new year
30/11/2020 - New premises for Malta Guide Dogs Foundation thanks to the Archdiocese of Malta
The Archbishop inaugurates and blesses the new premises The office of the Malta Guide Dogs Foundation, Santa Venera
27/11/2020 - 113 persons graduate from the Pastoral Formation Institute
21/11/2020 - EU funds for the restoration of the Chapel of Santa Marija tal-Ħlas in Żejtun
Chapel of Santa Marija tal-Ħlas, Żejtun
20/11/2020 - More than 1,500 vacant places for students
Church schools admissions 2021
20/11/2020 - The Church launches “Beyond GDP” together with EY, Seed Consultancy and APS Bank
Tomorrow's economy should not only be measured through economic growth but also through quality of life
16/11/2020 - The diocesan celebration on the solemnity of Christ the King
12/11/2020 - Promoting the University Certificate in Safeguarding of Children and Young People
The annual report of the Safeguarding Commission
08/11/2020 - Ceiling paintings restoration completed in Rabat Minor Basilica
Another project co-financed by European Funds St Paul's Minor Basilica, Rabat
28/10/2020 - Three new candidates for the priesthood
27/10/2020 - Holy Mass on All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day
25/10/2020 - Maltese Bishops congratulate Cardinal-elect Mario Grech
17/10/2020 - European funds for the restoration of the dome of Żurrieq parish church
16/10/2020 - Archbishop Scicluna shows appreciation for Infrastructure Malta’s collaboration with the Church
16/10/2020 - The fifth edition of the Bible in Maltese is launched
14/10/2020 - Church Schools safeguard the right to education for all
14/10/2020 - A road which will wreak havoc on the natural and architectural heritage and threaten the livelihood of the farming community
Joint statement by the Catholic Cultural Heritage Commission and the Interdiocesan Environment Commission JOINT STATEMENT BY THE CATHOLIC CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AND THE INTERDIOCESAN ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
13/10/2020 - On safeguarding our rural heritage and protecting the farming community
Submission to the Planning Authority by the Interdiocesan Environment Commission
11/10/2020 - New parish priests for Gżira and Ħal Għaxaq parishes
09/10/2020 - Support for people with mental health problems
Statement by the Bishops of Malta and Gozo on World Mental Health Day
08/10/2020 - Regenerating the gardens at Id-Dar tal-Kleru with 1,400 new trees
Birkirkara
02/10/2020 - Publication of the Fifth Edition of the Bible
01/10/2020 - Liturgical celebrations to be led by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in October 2020
30/09/2020 - Characteristics of a Catholic school
Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi to new educators in Church schools The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana
28/09/2020 - Wild bird conservation regulations 2020
Submission of the Interdiocesan Environment Commission
25/09/2020 - Opening of Church Schools postponed
Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education
25/09/2020 - Home for refugee single mothers inaugurated
21/09/2020 - Independence Day 2020: Seven principles for healing
Pontifical Mass on Independence Day St John's CoCathedral, Valletta
19/09/2020 - Cleaning up the environment and our conscience to truly protect the world
Statement by the Interdiocesan Environment Commission
18/09/2020 - Health and safety in schools remains a main priority
Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education
15/09/2020 - Full respect towards equality in diversity
A statement by the Bishops of Malta and Gozo on the draft Equality Bill
13/09/2020 - There is nothing more progressive and liberal than protecting human life – Bishop Galea-Curmi
Mass organised by the LifeNetwork Foundation in memory of abortion victims around the world The Chapel of the Annunciation, limits of Rabat
07/09/2020 - 20,000 diaries in aid of Dar tal-Providenza
The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana
03/09/2020 - Statement by the Safeguarding Commission on the arraignment of a priest
02/09/2020 - First Maltese Episcopal Conference meeting for Bishop Anton Teuma
02/09/2020 - Liturgical celebrations to be led by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in September 2020
14/08/2020 - The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
01/08/2020 - Statement by the Bishops of Malta and Gozo on pilgrimages
31/07/2020 - Applications for two vacant places in Year One Primary Church schools
31/07/2020 - Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in August 2020
29/07/2020 - Are hopes for a safer construction industry crumbling under the rubble? – Environment Commission
27/07/2020 - An appeal to continue safeguarding our health
24/07/2020 - Thanksgiving Mass with frontline healthcare workers
20/07/2020 - New certificate in the Safeguarding of Children and Young People at the University of Malta
Scholarships in Theological and Pastoral Studies
03/07/2020 - The 2020/2021 application process for entry into Church Sixth Forms
02/07/2020 - Draft Equality Law stifles the fundamental right for religious belief and the right of parental choice
02/07/2020 - Broadcasts of the liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in July 2020
01/07/2020 - Preventive measures during Holy Mass in churches
01/07/2020 - A new collective agreement for the employees of the Curia and the Tribunals
Family-friendly measures and other benefits for the employees The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana
24/06/2020 - The ordination of ten priests and four deacons
23/06/2020 - Directives for the celebration of feasts this year
18/06/2020 - Intelligent planning and the future of Ħal Ferħ
17/06/2020 - The Archdiocese of Malta congratulates Bishop-elect Mgr Anton Teuma
12/06/2020 - Preparation for Holy Mass in churches
08/06/2020 - The common good of the seas
2020 annual concerted action of Justice and Peace Europe
07/06/2020 - Archbishop launches the document ‘One Church, One Journey’
Renewal Process of the Church St Paul's Grotto, Rabat
04/06/2020 - General Notice
02/06/2020 - Mass to resume with the presence of the faithful
Dispensation of Sunday Mass obligation remains in force The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana
01/06/2020 - New Manager for the Church home for the elderly ‘Holy Family Home’
01/06/2020 - Broadcasts of the liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in June 2020
30/05/2020 - The Bishops invite the faithful to join Pope Francis in prayer
30/05/2020 - Help from parish priests to students who are sitting for their exams
54 parishes available for students to take their exams
22/05/2020 - New parish priest for St Augustine Parish in Valletta
The Parish Church of St Augustine, Valletta
22/05/2020 - Directives regarding Funeral Masses
Measures to safeguard each person's health
20/05/2020 - A call to safeguard open spaces
Statement by the Commission for Justice and Peace
18/05/2020 - Rising above COVID-19?
Statement by the Environment Commission
12/05/2020 - The Archbishop visits the ‘Solidarity Meals’ kitchen
700 meals distributed daily from parishes Is-Salini
08/05/2020 - An agreement for the restoration of the Old Church in Birkirkara
Restoration works to be be completed by the end of 2024 The Parish Church of Saint Mary, Birkirkara
08/05/2020 - The feast of St George Preca and Mother’s Day
The Archbishop also prays in the Church of Our Lady of Pompeii Marsaxlokk, Blata l-Bajda, Mellieħa
02/05/2020 - World Vocations Day 2020
01/05/2020 - Broadcasts of the liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Scicluna in May 2020
26/04/2020 - Nobody was injured in an accident at Dar Saura
Dar Saura, Rabat
22/04/2020 - The Bible in Maltese is now on the YouVersion Bible app
20/04/2020 - New dates for choosing a Church School
18/04/2020 - Sunday Mass in English
15/04/2020 - A request by the Maltese Bishops to the Vatican to intervene in the resettlement of migrants rescued at sea
08/04/2020 - Seven Moments with Our Lord on Maundy Thursday
Prayers and reflections by Archbishop Charles Scicluna The Cathedral of St Paul, Mdina
03/04/2020 - The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Church of St Mary of Jesus (Ta' Ġieżu), Valletta
01/04/2020 - Live broadcasts of liturgical celebrations led by the Archbishop during Holy Week
01/04/2020 - Live broadcasts of liturgical celebrations led by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in April 2020
Holy Week Programme announced
31/03/2020 - New dates for Church Schools ballots
All ballots will be transmitted live
29/03/2020 - Admission criteria for Church Sixth Forms
27/03/2020 - Live: An extraordinary moment of prayer with Pope Francis, tonight at 6pm
Il-Vatikan
26/03/2020 - Coronavirus pandemic: a call to solidarity with the most vulnerable
Statement by various Church entities
25/03/2020 - Church Schools ballots postponed
24/03/2020 - Bishops’ Directives on religious celebrations in the coming months
Directives about the Holy Week and Easter, the First Holy Communion and Holy Confirmation, and feasts
23/03/2020 - The Apostolic Journey by Pope Francis to Malta is being postponed
21/03/2020 - The tragic death of Miriam Pace: what should be done so that yet another loss of life would not be in vain?
Summary of the Opinion Paper by the Environment Commission
16/03/2020 - An additional Mass broadcast from the Curia
13/03/2020 - Updated times for prayers from the Curia
13/03/2020 - General notice and helpline
12/03/2020 - Bishops’ directives regarding Mass – 12/03/20
Christians are invited to join in prayer and avoid going out in accordance with the advice given by the health authorities
12/03/2020 - Prayers broadcast from the Archbishop’s Curia
Christians are invited to join in prayer and avoid going out according to the advice given by the health authorities
03/03/2020 - Church property in Safi to be transformed in a centre for persons with dementia
Another social agreement between the Church and the Government of Malta Ħal Safi
29/02/2020 - Liturgical celebrations to be led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna in March 2020
28/02/2020 - A choir for the visit of Pope Francis to Malta
25/02/2020 - The Season of Lent
19/02/2020 - Maltese Bishops attend a conference in Bari on migration and peace in the Mediterranean
Bari, Italy
10/02/2020 - Let us welcome Pope Francis with an open heart – Pastoral Letter by the Bishops
Apostolic Journey to Malta by his Holiness Pope Francis
10/02/2020 - Apostolic Journey by Pope Francis to Malta
Announcement of the Apostolic Journey by His Holiness Pope Francis to Malta The Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck
06/02/2020 - The Malta-Gozo tunnel – no justification in the absence of published studies on the alternatives
Statement about the Report by the Interdiocesan Environment Commission (KA)
02/02/2020 - The strength of any society is measured by the progress of its weakest members – The Auxiliary Bishop
Mass on the Day for Life 2020 St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta
31/01/2020 - Liturgical celebrations to be led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna in February 2020
29/01/2020 - Church schools entry applications now open
St Albert the Great College to open a Kindergarten in Fgura
20/01/2020 - Launching of the Maltese translation of the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation ‘Verbum Domini’
20/01/2020 - The Archbishop ordains a new deacon
18/01/2020 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
15/01/2020 - Inauguration of the Judicial Year of the Maltese Ecclesiastical Tribunals
The Archbishop’s Palace, Valletta
13/01/2020 - Statement by the Maltese Episcopal Conference on the appointment of a new Prime Minister
11/01/2020 - The art of listening in the life and work of the parish priest
Live-in for Parish Priests 2020 The Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-Virtù
06/01/2020 - Malta’s final farewell to Cardinal Prospero Grech OSA
Statement by the Augustinian Province in Malta and the Archdiocese of Malta
04/01/2020 - Two new candidates for the priesthood
03/01/2020 - Mass for married and engaged couples
2019
31/12/2019 - Liturgical celebrations to be led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna in January 2020
30/12/2019 - The fourth edition of ‘Kelma ta’ Ħabib’
The speeches by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
24/12/2019 - The birth of Jesus: the reply of love
19/12/2019 - Exchange of Christmas Greetings at the Archbishop’s Curia
17/12/2019 - The Archbishop during Christmas and the beginning of the New Year
10/12/2019 - 14 paintings in Mosta Basilica restored
06/12/2019 - A fund for Albania earthquake victims
06/12/2019 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrated this Sunday
03/12/2019 - Commitment towards Unity, Truth and Justice
An Appeal by the Bishops of Malta and Gozo
29/11/2019 - Liturgical celebrations to be led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna in December 2019
26/11/2019 - Watch: 138 persons graduate from the Pastoral Formation Institute
The Church of the Holy Cross (Capuchins), Floriana
24/11/2019 - Updated: The Diocesan Celebration on the Solemnity of Christ the King
20/11/2019 - The Diocesan Assembly 2019: One Church, One Journey
The pastoral plan for the next four years
19/11/2019 - Cottonera’s open spaces and historic environment under threat
16/11/2019 - Church Schools Entry 2020
More than 1,500 vacant positions for students
10/11/2019 - Make me a channel of your peace – Remembrance Day 2019
Pontifical Mass by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta
08/11/2019 - The importance of sound planning in Malta – Environment Commission
Message on the occasion of World Town Planning Day 2019