Pastoral Ministry

100 Years Since the Death of Augustinian Bishop Monsignor Giovanni Maria Camilleri

/ News, Victoria (Gozo)

On Thursday, 4 December, Augustinian Bishop Monsignor Giovanni Maria Camilleri was commemorated on the 100th anniversary of his death. The Bishop of Gozo, Anton Teuma, presided over a Mass at the Gozo Cathedral together with Augustinian religious and several other priests. Bishop Giovanni Maria served the Diocese of Gozo for 35 years, between 1889 and 1924. He founded three parishes – San Lawrenz, Fontana, and Għasri – and consecrated various […]

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Fr Hilary Tagliaferro Awarded an Honoris Causa Doctorate

/ News, Paceville & St Julians

Fr. Hilary Tagliaferro OSA, was among four people who were awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Malta. The conferment of the title took place at a ceremony held at the Basilica of Our Lady of Safe Heaven and St. Dominic in Valletta. Fr. Hilary was awarded the doctorate in social sciences in appreciation for his long standing contribution throughout his life, particularly in the social field. Fr. Hilary

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Celebration of the Feast of Saint Martin in Baħrija

/ News, Rabat & Baħrija

Between Monday 3 November and Sunday 9 November, the Church of Baħrija, on the outskirts of Rabat, celebrated the Feast of St Martin. Throughout the week, various celebrations were held, including beautiful events for the local children, which saw a very positive participation. On Saturday evening, a Solemn Mass was celebrated, presided over by the Prior Provincial, Fr Leslie Gatt OSA. This was followed by a procession with the statue

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The Augustinian Laity Celebrate All Augustinian Saints

/ Laity, News, Rabat & Baħrija

On Thursday, 13 November, lay people associated with the Augustinians, together with members of the Secular Augustinian Fraternity, gathered at the Church of St Mark in Rabat to celebrate the feast of All Augustinian Saints. During a Mass presided over by the Provincial, Fr Leslie Gatt OSA, two lay people, Marcel Zammit Marmara and Maryanne Muscat, made their promise before God to become members of the Secular Augustinian Fraternity. After

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Fr. Ġulju Bonniċi O.S.A. – The oldest priest in Malta turns 100

/ News, St Augustine Parish Valletta

On Monday 10 November 2025, Fr. Ġulju Bonnici, an Augustinian, celebrated the venerable age of 100. Fr. Ġulju Bonnici is in fact the oldest priest in Malta. He has been an Augustinian religious for over 83 years and a priest for over 75 years. The climax these celebrations was a mass presided over by H.E. Mons Joseph Galea Curmi in the chapel of the Home for Elderly Clergy in Birkirkara

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Visit to the Restored St. Augustine Priory, Valletta

/ Laity, News, Paceville & St Julians

On Thursday, 22nd October 2025, a group from Mother of Good Counsel Church, Paceville, visited the beautifully restored St. Augustine Priory in Valletta, recently inaugurated after several years of extensive conservation and restoration works. The group was warmly welcomed by members of the Augustinian Community, who shared insights about the project and its cultural and historical importance. The restoration included the conservation of the external and internal facades, the rehabilitation

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The Priest in a Tracksuit

/ News, Paceville & St Julians, Publications

On Monday 27th October, the Millennium Chapel organised a book launch of a new publication entitled ‘The Priest in a Tracksuit’. This biography is meant to celebrate the exceptional life of Fr Hilary Tagliaferro osa. It was launched on the eve of Fr Hilary’s 91st Birthday and for the 25th Anniversary of the Millenium Chapel. It consists of contributions by a number of individuals who have known Fr Hilary over

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Celebration of Several Feasts in the Augustinian Calendar

/ News, Rabat & Baħrija, St Augustine Parish Valletta

In the past weeks, particularly in the last days of August and during the month of September, various feasts were celebrated in the Augustinian Liturgical Calendar. These same Feasts are celebrated in the Augustinian churches on different days. The most important among them are the feasts of Saint Augustine and Our Lady of the Cincture which were solemnly celebrated in the Augustinian Churches of Valletta and Rabat in Malta, and

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Restoration of the Bell Tower of St. Mark’s Church

/ News, Rabat & Baħrija

The restoration of the imposing bell tower of the conventual Church of St. Mark in Rabat was finally completed. St. Mark’s Church is located right at the beginning of Rabat in front of the entrance to Mdina, and its appearance is part of the picturesque skyline of the Old City. The bell tower which is being given back its elegant and beautiful appearance, was built in 1910. This restoration was

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Fr. Pierre Desira and Fr. Josef Sciberras – 25 years of Ordained Ministry

/ News, Rabat & Baħrija, Tarxien

Monday 1st September marked the 25th anniversary of the Priestly Ordination of Fr. Pierre Desira and Fr. Josef Sciberras who were Ordained Priests in the year 2000 at St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, by H.E. Mons Ġużeppi Mercieca together with several other Priests. Along these 25 years they served the Augustinian family and the Church through various ministries both in Malta and abroad. Fr. Pierre Desira celebrated a thanksgiving Mass

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