Author name: Fr Terence Spiteri

125 Years Since the Canonization of Saint Rita of Cascia in Rabat, Malta

This year, 2025 marks the 125th anniversary from the Canonization of Saint Rita. The Augustinian Community of Rabat will celebrate the Feast of Saint Rita on Saturday May 24, 2025, the day she was declared saint, with a pilgrimage through the main streets of Rabat. This pilgrimage will depart from the Church of Saint Mark at 7pm. Various other activities will take place to commemorate this anniversary. Among these activities […]

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Inauguration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the Baħrija Church

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Baħrija community experienced a beautiful moment when, at the end of the Mass, the new Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the same church was inaugurated. Fr. Ray, who serves as Rector of this community, explained that while this moment marks a historical event—fulfilling a long-held dream of completing this sacred space—he has always seen it, from the very beginning of the idea, as an event

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AMIGOS Ta’ Soldi Pasta Night

The Segretarjat Missjonijiet Agostinjani – AMIGOS invites you to join us for a fundraising Pasta Night at Ta’ Soldi Restaurant, ImÄ¡arr on Friday, 21st February, 8pm*, in aid of Iquitos – Perù 2025. If you’re interested please fill in the form below. Price: €20 adults, €10 Children (below 10yrs) *This includes some appetizers, Pasta Buffet (Spaghetti with Rabbit Sauce, Penne Bolognese, Penne Carbonara, Vegan option Pasta) and dessert. Drinks not

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A walk together

On Sunday 26th of January, Amigos gathered a group of friends to walk a 10km walk together. This walk allowed us to enjoy some quality time together and to also appreciate the beautiful weather while walking around the Maltese coast. However, it is important we understand the main focus is not only the physical, as the walk itself carries a symbolic message. With God’s help and with each others’, Amigos

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AMIGOS live-in

The experience of the first live-in, held between January 10, 2025, and January 12, 2025, at St Augustine College in Pietà, served as the foundation for us, the six young volunteers who will be undertaking a volunteer experience in Iquitos, Peru. This live-in, although spanning only three days, helped us get to know a bit about each other’s personalities, showcasing our talents and what each of us can offer during

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Traditional Blessing of the Animals in Rabat

On Sunday January 12, the traditional Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot was celebrated in the Church of St. Mark in Rabat, with the rite of the blessing of the animals. A lot of people with their animals took part in the mass, the procession, and later the much awaited ceremony of the blessing of the animals in St Augustine Square in front of the church. To be noted was

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Formation meeting for the Augustinian friars

On Wednesday, January 15, a Formation meeting was held for the Augustinian friars at The Santa Rita Priory, St. Julians. The meeting started with the evening prayers and continued with a session led by Mr Mark Pellicano, head of the Safeguarding Commission of the Church in Malta. This moment served for the Augustinian friars to meet with Mr. Pellicano following the publication of the new Policy last November. At the

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Jubilee Celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Rita of Cascia

The year 2025 marks the 125th anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Rita by Pope Leo XIII during the Great Jubilee Year of 1900. In just a few years, Saint Rita became one of the most popular saints, with countless Christians seeking her intercession before God in the most difficult cases. The fact that she experienced various states of life and, in each state, managed to be a sign of

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