Hispanopedia WikiThe Maltese Episcopal Conference (Maltese: Il-Konferenza Episkopali Maltija) is the official Catholic bishops' meeting in the Republic of Malta. Its president, as of 2024 is Charles J. Scicluna, the Archbishop of Malta.[1]
The Conference of Bishops of Malta is a member of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences[2] and the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community.[3]
Members
In 2025, the members of the conference are:
- Archbishop Charles Scicluna(President and Archbishop of Malta)
- Bishop Anton Teuma, (Bishop of Gozo)[1]
- Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi(Auxiliary Bishop of Malta)
The secretary is Fr Jimmy Bonnici.
Working bodies
The Conference has the following committees and administrative groups:
- Commission for Liturgical Affairs
- Commission for the Church in Malta and Europe
- Commission for Education
- Commission for the preservation of Christian culture
- National Council on Philanthropy and charitable assistance
- Council for the Promotion of the priestly vocation
- Office to investigate sexual abuse
- Regional court of second instance
See also
References
- 12Archdiocese of Malta website, Maltese Episcopal Conference, retrieved 2024-08-08
- āMalta Independent website, European bishops to meet in Malta to discuss Christian faith in Europe, article dated November 25, 2023
- āThe Catholic Church in the European Union website, EU Bishops, retrieved 2024-08-08
External links
- Malta Diocese website
Categories:
- Episcopal conferences
- Catholic Church in Malta