The two Franciscan Youth Groups of Rabat and Hamrun spent the summer preparing for various activities. The GIFRA of Rabat spent the whole summer preparing for a youth festival which was celebrated in mid-September (more…)The two Franciscan Youth Groups of Rabat and Hamrun spent the summer preparing for various activities. The GIFRA of Rabat spent the whole summer preparing for a youth festival which was celebrated in mid-September (more…)
Between Sunday 2nd and 7th September, at the Porziuncola Retreat House in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, the Secretariat for Formation and Studies , under the leadership of Fr. Marcello Ghirlando OFM, organized a retreat for all the Franciscan friars. 
The Franciscan Youth GIFRA of Rabat are organizing a Festival of Youth Talent, named GIFRAFEST. This festival will include singing, dancing and acting and will take place over two days. 
Last week, Fr. Albert Gauci OFM, Franciscan missionary in Honduras arrived in Malta for a two week holiday. A local newspaper has interviewed him on his missionary work. 
On the 14th of August, the Apostolatus Maris celebrated the 65th Anniversary of the Santa Maria Convoy. The Port Chaplain, Fr. Paul Attard OFM and the Council Members celebrated the Wreath Laying Ceremony under the patronage of the Archbishop of Malta, Mgr Paul Cremona.