Franciscan Province – MALTA

On the 14th May, a day of recollection was organised for all the friars in our Retreat House in Baħar iċ-Ċagħak. The Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Malta, the Rt. Rev. Charles J. Scicluna, was invited to offer the Reflection in virtue of the coming Provincial Chapter 2014. The Bishop, while showing a true appreciation of the work done by the Friars in the Maltese Archdiocese, stressed on the importance of our Franciscan Spirituality as a living witness of Christ in the modern society.

The May 2013 issue of “OFM-LINK” is again online. It contains various news items and articles regarding our province and the Franciscan Order. For more info click OFM-LINK on the above bar to download or click here

Fr. Twanny Chircop OFM, actually the Commissioner for the Holy Land in Malta, has been elected to represent the European Commissariats of the Holy Land in the Chapter of the Custodia Terrae Sanctae, to be held during the month of July 2013in Jerusalem.

His Eminence, to mark the 50th anniversary of St. Joseph’s Crowning in Rabat, Mdina. To-day, His Eminence paid a visit to the Provincial Residence in Tas-Sliema.

The Ex-Minister General and Bishop elect, Mgr. José Rodriguez Carballo OFM, has been in Malta to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Joseph’s statue in Rabat – Mdina, Malta, on the invitation of the Arch-Confraternity of St. Joseph in Rabat, Mdina, and the Franciscan OFM Province. He was accompanied by the General Secretary for Formation and Studies, Fr. Vidal Rodriguez OFM, Fr. Joseph Magro OFM, the Communications director at the general Curia, and his personal Secretary, Fr. Francisco Arellano OFM.

Fr. Benjamin (Carmelo) Galea O.F.M. from Valletta (ex Provincial Definitor, ex Provincial Bursar, ex Guardian and founder of Porziuncola Retreat House, Bahar ic-Caghaq), has passed away early this morning 18 th Aprl 2013 at Mater Dei Hospital, Tal-Qroqq, Msida. He was 96 years old, the oldest friar of our Province. Tomorrow a concelebrated mass preasente cadavere will be held at 9.30 am at St. Francis’ Church, Hamrun. The internment will be held at the Addolorata cemetry. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. R.I.P.