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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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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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
The Maltese Augustinian Province is pleased to announce a new and enriching radio programme, “Kbir Int Mulej”, which invites listeners to journey into the timeless wisdom of The Confessions of Saint Augustine. This programme, hosted by Mr Marcel Zammit Marmara in collaboration with Ms Maryann Muscat, Fr Peter Paul Cachia, OSA and Fr Franco Grech OSA, will air on Radju Marija (102.3FM) every Tuesday at 4:00 PM, with a repetition
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The Maltese Augustinian Province with great sadness announces the death of Fr Paul Formosa OSA who on Thursday 26th December 2024 went to meet the Risen Lord whom he loved and served so much during his life. Fr Paul these last few months was living at the Dar tal-Kleru (Clergy House) after several years in our Augustinian community in Rabat. As an Augustinian religious, Fr Paul lived and served for
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On Friday December 13, the Augustinian friars met at The Santa Rita Priory in St. Julian’s for a moment of prayer during Advent. Fr Kevin Schembri led a reflection on this time of preparation and hope. After a short break, the brothers gathered for adoration in silence before the Sacrament.
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An International Congress entitled “Sub Regula Augustini: The Encounter with Culture on the Horizon of the City of God of St. Augustine” was held in Rome from November 18 to November 22. The event, held at the Pontificium Institutum Augustinianum opened with a welcome speach by the Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Fr Alejandro Moral Anton OSA , who highlighted the importance of the Rule of Saint Augustine
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Join us for a meeting on the Jubilee of Hope on Tuesday, November 26th led by Mr. Joe Farrugia, the Archbishop’s delegate for the laity. We’ll begin with a mass at 6 pm at the Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentino in Tarxien. After the Mass, everyone is invited to stay for refreshments. If you need transportation, please inform the Prior or those responsible.
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The feast of Saint Martin was celebrated in the Church of Baħrija, limits of Rabat, between Monday 3rd and Sunday 10th November. During the week, several celebrations were held, among them one can mention the joyful celebrations for the local children. On Saturday evening, the Prior Provincial Fr Leslie Gatt presided over e Solemn Eucharist, after which the procession with the statue of the saint went through the streets of
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On November 6, the Augustinian Family celebrates the remembrance of the departed Augustinian brethren. On the day, at 10am the Prior Provincial, together with several friars, celebrated a mass at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery commemorating the deceased friars. After mass, those present proceded to the Provincial graves to paid their respects and bless the tombs. These days the Prior Provincial will then visit the tombs of the friars in
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