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Between 13 and 17 April, the Maltese Augustinian Friars convened for the second part of their Ordinary Provincial Chapter at the Santa Rita Priory. The session was presided over by the Vicar General, Fr Alexander Lam Alania O.S.A..The first part of the Chapter had been held earlier, between 17 and 18 March. The second part of the Chapter opened with a Eucharistic celebration offered for the repose of the souls […]

The Maltese Augustinian Friars, gathered for the Ordinary Provincial Chapter 2026, express their full solidarity with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and their steadfast support for his clear and unwavering message of peace. In particular, we express our concern regarding the recent attacks directed toward himself and his ministry. At the same time, we firmly condemn all forms of war, violence, and any threats to the freedom and dignity of

The Maltese Augustinian Province with great sadness announces the death of Fr Ġulju Bonnici OSA who on Monday 6th April 2026 went to meet the Risen Lord whom he loved and served so much at the venerable age of 100 years, which he had celebrated last year on 10th November 2025. Fr Paul these last five years was living at the Dar tal-Kleru (Clergy House) after several years in our

By the grace of God, once again we are celebrating Easter, in which the mystery of these days that we celebrate with such powerful liturgy together with the communities we serve, reaches its fullness. It is the moment in which we celebrate our faith in God the Father, who loved us so much that He gave us the possibility to rise again with His Son putting aside our falls and

From the 17th to the 18th of March, the Maltese Augustinian Friars met for the First Part of the Ordinary Provincial Chapter which is being celebrated at The Santa Rita Priory in Saint Julian’s. On the eve of the opening of the Chapter, a prayer vigil was held in St. Nicholas of Tolentino Church, in Tarxien. The Chapter is a general meeting in which religious people gather to celebrate and

Pope Leo XIV has just nominated our brother Mons. Luis Marin de San Martin OSA as Elimosinier, or rather, Prefect of the Decastery for the Service of Charity. Until now, Mons. Luis Marin served the church as undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops. Before this appointment, he served as one of the Assistants to the Prior General of the Augustinian Order and was responsible for the region of Southern Europe,

In recent weeks, the Augustinian friars have gathered on two occasions as part of their preparation for the Ordinary Provincial Chapter 2026. On 25 January, a meeting was held during which the Provincial, Fr. Leslie Gatt, presented several points for reflection together with proposals to be discussed at the Chapter. Those present were invited to contribute through an open discussion that followed the presentation. A second meeting took place on