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Kwareżimal with a Missionary Heart

/ Missionary, News, Youth Ministry

On Saturday 31st January, the Kitchen at St Augustine College (Primary Campus) was buzzing with activity — and wonderful aromas — as 1,200 kwareżimal were baked in support of Augustinian missionary work in Kenya, Africa. This initiative brought together young people, students, and individuals who have previously lived a missionary experience, all united by a shared commitment to serve and support the work of the Segretarjat Missjonijiet Agostinjani beyond our […]

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Traditional Blessing of the Animals in Rabat

/ News, Rabat & Baħrija

On Sunday January 18, 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. The procession was led

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Meeting for the Augustinian laity

/ Laity, News

On Sunday, January 18, several lay people from different Augustinian realities met at the CAK Center in Birkirkara for a more recreational activity which has become part of the annual calendar. This was actually the first activity for this year organized by the Augustinian Commission  for the Laity within the Province. The meeting started with the viewing of the film A week away  The film was followed by a social

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Christmas Time with the Augustinian Youth

/ News, Youth Ministry

The Christmas season is a time that brings us all together, and this is no less true within our youth communities. Apart from the regular weekly meetings, which were used to reflect more deeply on the season of Advent, several other activities related to this time of year also took place. On Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December, a lovely group of Year 11 students spent a night together as

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Course Programme – 2026

/ Augustinian Institute, News

Every Friday at 6pm, from 9th January, 2026, at The Santa Rita Priory, Sqaq Lourdes Street, St. Julian’s.Free parking. Apply here, or contact us on [email protected] The Relevance of Selected Themes in the Writings and Teachings of Saint Augustine of Hippo. This Course open for everyone is being organise by The Augustinian Institute run by the Maltese Augustinian Province. This course is going to begin on Friday 9th January at

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Death of Fr. Salvino Caruana O.S.A.

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On Monday 22nd December, Fr. Salvino Caruana passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, at the age of 75. Fr. Salvino had been hospitalized for several weeks due to health complications. Last June, together with Fr. Salvino, we celebrated 50 years of priestly ministry. Fr. Salvino was born in Żabbar on 28 December 1949. From an early age he began his formation in the Augustinian family and in 1967 he

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Fr. Leslie Gatt OSA elected once again Prior Provincial of the Maltese Augustinian Province

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Following an internal process Fr. Leslie Gatt was once again elected Prior Provincial of the Maltese Augustinian Province. The Maltese Augustinian friars, in the recent weeks voted to elect a Prior Provincial for the next four year term. Fr Leslie Gatt has been serving in this office since April 2018. The Augustinians have been in Malta for over 600 years, but this will eventually be the 68th provincial mandate since

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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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