News from the Church in Malta
St Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina
4th August 2018
Dear Fr Joe,
I thank you, on behalf of the Church in Malta, for accepting the new mission that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is entrusting to you from the hands of His Holiness Pope Francis…
Illum is-Sibt, 4 ta’ Awwissu 2018, ser issir il-Quddiesa tal‑ordinazzjoni episkopali ta’ Mons. Joseph Galea‑Curmi bħala l‑Isqof Awżiljarju l‑ġdid ta’ Malta. Il-Quddiesa ser issir fil-Katidral ta’ San Pawl, l-Imdina, fis-7pm. Jippresiedi l‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna.
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We the Bishops have followed the diplomatic activity that was successfully carried out by the Government in order to find a solution for the 234 immigrants that were stranded on the ship Lifeline.
We appreciate the decision of the Government to grant permission to this vessel to enter Malta. We do acknowledge that this was not an easy feat but it was necessary to ensure that every life on board is saved…
The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Joseph Galea-Curmi as Auxiliary Bishop of Malta nominating him Titular Bishop of Cebarades. Presently, Monsignor Galea-Curmi is the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Malta.
As Auxiliary Bishop, His Lordship Monsignor Galea-Curmi, 54, will be the closest collaborator and advisor of His Grace Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna with leadership responsibilities in the Curia and in diocesan pastoral ministry.
On his episcopal ordination, Monsignor Galea-Curmi will become a member of the Maltese Episcopal Conference alongside the Archbishop and the Bishop of Gozo, Monsignor Mario Grech…
We have been following the immigration phenomenon which is unfolding in the Mediterranean Sea for years. This phenomenon highlights the desperate situation of people who are forced to flee their country because of war or hunger. On the other hand, this phenomenon also brings to our attention the suffering, the concerns, and the sacrifices of the people of host countries that offer refuge to these migrants…
The Church Environment Commission (KA) feels that the proposed development by
db Group at St George’s Bay runs roughshod over a planning system that is meant to create and serve sustainable communities. This is symptomatic of a planning system which is fast being dismantled to make way to a system in which priority is obviously being given to individual projects rather than to community needs – a clear consequence of ill-advised policies and controversial decisions…
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…
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…
Il‑Knisja f’Malta tifraħ filwaqt li tirringrazzja lil Alla għall‑ordinazzjoni ta’ disa’ saċerdoti. L‑ordinazzjoni presbiterali ta’ dawn iż‑żgħażagħ – żewġ djakni djoċesani u seba’ reliġjużi – ser issir nhar is-Sibt, 7 ta’ April 2018, fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta, fid‑9:15 a.m. Id-disa’ djakni li ser jiġu ordnati saċerdoti mill-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna huma:
Il‑Via Sacra Djoċesana mmexxija mill‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser issir nhar l‑Erbgħa, 28 ta’ Marzu 2018. Il‑Via Sacra tibda fis‑7:30pm minn ħdejn l‑istatwa ta’ Kristu Re (quddiem il‑lukanda Phoenicia), u tintemm quddiem il‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta.
Fl‑okkażjoni tas‑Sinodu tal‑Isqfijiet dwar iż‑Żgħażagħ imsejjaħ mill‑Papa Franġisku, li ser isir f’Ottubru li ġej fil‑Vatikan, l‑Arċisqof talab lil żgħażagħ minn gruppi differenti jħejju r‑riflessjonijiet tal‑Via Sacra…
