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Fr. Prospero was born at Birgu, Malta on 24 December 1925, son of Vincent and Amelia nee’ Gatt and was named Stanley. His primary education was at the Mater Boni Consili school, Rahal il-Gdid and St. Catherine’s, Sliema. He continued his secondary education at the Lyceum. In 1943 he joined the Augustinian Order where he was given the name Prospero and his first two years of study in Philosophy were […]

In the afternoon of Monday 30 December 2019 His Eminence Cardinal Prospero Grech, an Augustinian, was called to eternal rest to join our Father in heaven. Cardinal Grech had just attained the venerable age of 94 years on Christmas eve. That same day he con-celebrated midnight Mass presided by His Holiness Pope Francis at St. Peters’ Basilica. Right up to the eve of his death he resided for many years

On Saturday 28th December, students from Tagaste Vok Club spent some time together beginning with a moment of prayer, a film and a Christmas Party. Since it was a nice day, they played some football as well! It was a nice moment for all those who participated.

On Friday 27th December the Augustinian Friars gathered for their annual Christmas Lunch. This year the Augustinian Community of Tarxien welcomed and offered the lunch for all the province. It was a beautiful experience sharing some time together!    

On Tuesday 17th December our Prior Provincial took part in a meeting of the Provincials of the South of Europe discussing the project of a common Novitiate for the provinces of Spain, Italy and Malta. At the moment there are two Italian novices at the Noviciate.  The Noviciate is being held in Pavia in the North of Italy, the place where the relics of our holy father Saint Augustine are

On Friday 13th December the Maltese Augustinian Province gathered for a think tank session on youths and how they can accompany them better in their pastoral ministry. Various sepakers offered their time and reflection: Roberto Calleja (Youth Worker Junior College), Emma Lanzon, Evan Demicoli (MCYN) and Andre Debattista (a youth close to our Augustinian Family). Thanks for their time and open discussion. It was a fruitful and insightful moment for

This afternoon God called to eternal rest Fr. Rikkardu Attard aged 87 years. Before moving to the Dar tal-Kleru for essential nursing care, he formed part of the Hal-Tarxien comunity. He also gave valuable service for many years in Catania and Brazil. His funeral will be held on Thursday 28 November 2019 at 9.30 a.m. For those who wish to pay him their last respects, on that morning Fr. Rikkardu