Paceville & St Julians

Visit to the Restored St. Augustine Priory, Valletta

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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

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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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Anniversary of the Consecration of the Chapel and Feast of Saint Rita

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On Saturday 31st May, the community of Saint Rita in St Julian’s, celebrated the feast of their patron saint, while uniting in the special celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Rita by Pope Leo XIII. During the solemn mass, presided over by the Provincial Fr. Leslie Gatt, the community celebrated also the 25th anniversary of the Consecration of the same chapel, which was consecrated in the

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The Augustinian Institute holds the 26th Annual Lecture

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On Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March, the Augustinian Institute, in collaboration with the Faculty of Theology and the Foundation for Theological Studies of the Archdiocese of Malta, organised the 26th Saint Augustine Lecture. The Saint Augustine Lecture is an annual event in which internationally renowned professors are invited to present various themes, usually related to Patristic or Christian Antiquity. This year’s two lectures were given by Dr Marie Pauliat,

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The Augustinian Friars gather for a moment of reflection

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On Wednesday, 19th March, the Augustinian friars gathered for a morning of reflection at The Santa Rita Priory, St Julians, linked to this time of Lent. The morning began with a reflection delivered by Fr Jimmy Bonnici, Rector of the Archbishop’s Seminary. In his reflections Fr Jimmy shared with the friars interesting insights inspired by different valleys mentioned in the Holy Scriptures. The session was followed by a coffee break

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Formation meeting for the Augustinian friars

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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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Opening of the 2024 Provincial Assembly

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The Provincial Assembly 2024 of the Maltese Augustinian friars opened this morning with the Celebration of the mass of the Holy Spirit and the singing of the Veni Creator at Saint Rita’s Chapel in Saint Julians. This Assembly is being Presided by the Assistant to the Prior General P. Javier Perez Barba O.S.A. who also presided over this morning’s Eucharist. Later in the morning the friars gathered in the Assembly

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The Academic Year of the Augustinian Institute

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Sena Akkademika 2024 (Jannar – Ġunju 2024)  L-Istqarrijiet ta’ S. Wistin u Il-Ħajja ta’ Wistin ta’  S. Possidju   Il-Ġimgħa 5 ta’ Jannar 2024 (6.00 – 7.30pm) Ftuħ tas-Sena Akkademika 2024 Ċelebrazzjoni tal-Ewkaristija – Presjeduta mill-WR P. Leslie Gatt OSA   Daħla fil-qosor għas-Sena Akkademika 2024 – Prof. Salvinu Caruana OSA (Viċi-Pres./Direttur Ist.Agost.)   Il-Ġimgħa 12 ta’ Jannar 2024 (6.00 – 7.00pm) Tnedija ta’ ktieb Wistin ta’ Ippona: Mixja ta’ ħajja

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Vietnamese Catholic Community in Malta celebrated their first Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Paceville.

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On Sunday 10th September the Vietnamese Catholic Community in Malta celebrated their first mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Paceville. This was a huge milestone for the small Vietnamese community newly established. Hopefully, in the future, this community will be a place to connect all the families and young Vietnamese Catholics living and studying in Malta to meet and support each other in living the faith and daily

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