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Fr. Ġulju Bonniċi O.S.A. – The oldest priest in Malta turns 100

/ News, St Augustine Parish Valletta

On Monday 10 November 2025, Fr. Ġulju Bonnici, an Augustinian, celebrated the venerable age of 100. Fr. Ġulju Bonnici is in fact the oldest priest in Malta. He has been an Augustinian religious for over 83 years and a priest for over 75 years. The climax these celebrations was a mass presided over by H.E. Mons Joseph Galea Curmi in the chapel of the Home for Elderly Clergy in Birkirkara […]

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Visit to the Restored St. Augustine Priory, Valletta

/ Laity, News, Paceville & St Julians

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

/ News, Paceville & St Julians, Publications

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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A group of Augustinians gather for their annual retreat

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Between the 13th and 17th of October a group of Augustinian friars gathered for their annual retreat at Stella Maris Retreat Centre in Żebbuġ Gozo. During these days the brothers had the opportunity to break away from the routine of life and experience moments of greater silence, prayer and reflection accompanied by Fr Noel Debono who animated these days. Fr Noel’s reflections, inspired by the gospel of St. John and

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Dar Ida – a restored space for St Augustine College

/ Education, News

On Thursday, 23rd October, the new extension of St Augustine College within the Secondary Campus was officially inaugurated through Dar Ida. What was once an abandoned building — and a historic landmark for Pietà — has now been transformed into a space where our Augustinian community will continue to educate, listen, dialogue, and share many beautiful experiences together. Below is the message delivered by Mr Joseph Mizzi, Secondary School Educator,

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Anchored in Hope – Live-in Tagaste Youths

/ Education, News, Youth Ministry

During the last weekend of September, the Tagaste Youths group organized a special live-in weekend for its members. The live-in, themed “Anchored in Hope,” offered an experience of faith and friendship, allowing participants to take a break from the fast pace of everyday life to reflect, learn, and strengthen their relationship with God and with one another. Throughout the weekend, the youths took part in interactive activities, moments of prayer,

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Ordinary General Chapter 2025: Week 3

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Day 13: On 15 September 2025, the morning session included dialogue with Augustinian sisters and laity, focusing on collaboration, mutual support, and the possibility of new monastic presences. At 11:00, the assembly was joined by Pope Leo XIV, who was warmly welcomed and celebrated with birthday greetings. In his address, the Pope stressed interiority as a source of strength for mission, encouraged renewed commitment to vocations and formation, urged scholars

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Election of the new officials of the Order

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During the ongoing General Ordinary Chapter, the Order has elected its new officials to serve in collaboration with the newly elected Prior General, Fr. Joseph Farrell, who was chosen a few days ago. This morning, the Chapter elected the following officials: Vicar General:Fr Alex Lam (Peru) Assistants General:Fr Kevin De Prinzio (USA)Fr Martin Davakan (Belgium)Fr Frederick Comendador (Philippines)Fr James Wambugu (Kenya)Fr Benjamín García Franco (Mexico) Other Appointments:General Secretary: Fr Javier

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Ordinary General Chapter 2025: Week 2

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Day 7:On 8 September 2025, after participating the previous day in the canonization of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the Chapter resumed with Mass for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and then met in regional groups to discuss the upcoming election for a new Prior General. Outgoing Prior General Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton formally ended his term by handing over the seal of authority, after which

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Celebration of Several Feasts in the Augustinian Calendar

/ News, Rabat & Baħrija, St Augustine Parish Valletta

In the past weeks, particularly in the last days of August and during the month of September, various feasts were celebrated in the Augustinian Liturgical Calendar. These same Feasts are celebrated in the Augustinian churches on different days. The most important among them are the feasts of Saint Augustine and Our Lady of the Cincture which were solemnly celebrated in the Augustinian Churches of Valletta and Rabat in Malta, and

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