Zurrieq is one of the ten parishes which were already in existence in 1436. The present church was built between 1634 and 1659 on plans prepared by Matteolo Saliba, and was dedicated in 1731 by Bishop Alpheran de Bussan.
Parish Population: 11,300
Families: 3,780
Parish Church dedicated to St. Catherine Virgin and Martyr
Dedication date: 30 December 1731
Archpriest
Rev Fr Karm Mercieca
Parish Office
4, Carmel Street,
Żurrieq, ZRQ 1911
Office Hours
Tuesdays and Fridays
9:30am – 11:00am
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
4:30 – 6:00pm
Telephone
2164 2010
parrocca.zurrieq@maltadiocese.org
Parish Clergy
Rev Fr Karm Mercieca, Archpriest
Rev Fr Raymond Cassar
Rev Fr David Torpiano
Rev Fr Karm Camilleri
Priests residing in the parish
Rev Fr Dillon Bugeja
Rev Fr Noel Camilleri
Rev Fr Emmanuel Caruana
Rev Fr John Farrugia
Fr Dionisius Mintoff OFM
Rev Fr Ruben Vella
Parish Pastoral Council
President: Rev Fr Karm Mercieca, Arċipriet
Moderator: Mr Daniel Darmanin
Secretary: Mr Rene Zampa
Parish Economic Council
President: Rev Fr Karm Mercieca
Holy Masses
Sundays and Feast Days: 6:00; 7:00; 8:30; 9:30; 11:00 am; 6:00 pm
Monday to Saturday: 6:00, 7:00, 7:45 am (Summer), 6:00 pm (Winter), 6:30pm (Summer)
Other Chuches
St. Mary’s Church at Bubaqra
Before 1658 at Bubaqra there were two churches, one dedicated to St. John and the other to St. Roche; these were closed and instead a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built; in 1961 this church was enlarged.
Priest in charge
Archpriest
Holy Masses
Sundays and Feast Days: 8:00 am, 7:15pm
Tuesdays and Fridays: 6:30pm (Winter), 7:00pm (Summer)
Saturday Evenings: 6:30 pm
Church of the Immaculate Conception at Nigret
The church is part of a palace built in 1658 by the Knight of St. John James Togores de Valemuela. A comunity of Benedictine monks resided in the place for some time before World War I; today the palace is occupied by the Congregation of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart
Priest in charge
Archpriest
Holy Masses
Sundays and Feast Days: 6:30, 7:30am
Saturday Evenings: 5:00; 6:15 pm
Weekdays: 6:45 am
St. James Church
The church was built in 1725 on the site of two earlier churches, one dedicated to St. John the Baptist and the other to St. James. There is a daily Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Priest in charge
Archpriest
Church of St. Batholomew
The first church dedicated to St. Bartholomew at Zurrieq was built in 1482 but was closed in 1658; a new church was built between 1775 and 1784 and today this church is used by the various parish associations for their meetings.
Priest in charge
Archpriest
Church of St. Leo at Bubaqra
The church which is situated in the cemetery at Zurrieq is a very old church; it was closed in 1658 but reopened twenty years later after extensive restoration work. A very old painting on wood which people say it belonged to the chapel which from 1343 to 1575 existed on the islet of Filfla. Mass is celebrated in St. Leo’s church on All Souls Day, on Father’s Day and on Mother’s Day
Priest in charge
Archpriest
St. Agatha’s Church
The church was built in the 16th century and was closed by Bishop Balaguer in 1658 together with a large number of rural churches. It was rebuilt later and enlarged in 1854. Mass is held on the Sunday closest to 5th February, the feast of St Agatha.
Priest in charge
Archpriest
Church of St. Andrew
The church was closed in 1658 but reopened later; today it is not being used.
St. Luke’s Church
The church was built in 1468 but because of its bad state Mons. Dusina during his pastoral visit ordered its restoration. Today it is not in use.
Church of St. John the Evangelist
This very old church is situated in front of the Annunciation church at Hal-Millieri; it is no longer in use.
Annunciation church at Ħal Millieri
This is a very old church and was the parish church of Hal Millieri; when this village ceased to exist the church was left derelict. Today it is held in trust by “Din l-Art Ħelwa”.
Church of the Peace Laboratory
In 1971 Fr Dionysius Mintoff O.F.M. took over an Air Force Hangar to use as a centre of peace activities, dedicating it to Pope John XXIII. The area was later on developed as a Peace laboratory. Marriages may be held in the chapel
Priest in charge
Rev. Dionysius Mintoff O.F.M.
Holy Masses
Sundays and Feast Days: 4:00 pm winter; 7:00 am summer
Monday to Saturday: 6:00 pm
Adoration Chapels
St James Chapel
Address
Main Street, Żurrieq
Opening hours
8:00 am – 8:00 pm