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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

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