Maltese Episcopal Conference Explained

The 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 2024, the members of the conference are:

• Archbishop Charles Scicluna (President and Archbishop of Malta)
• Bishop Anton Teuma, (Bishop of Gozo)
• Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi (Auxiliary Bishop of Malta)
• Archbishop Paul Cremona (Archbishop Emeritus 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

• Catholic Church in Malta
• Culture of Malta
  • History of Malta List of Churches in Malta
• Religion in Malta

External links

• Malta Diocese website

Notes and References

1. https://church.mt/episcopal-conference/maltese-episcopal-conference%E2%80%8B/ Archdiocese of Malta website, Maltese Episcopal Conference, retrieved 2024-08-08
2. https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-11-25/local-news/European-bishops-to-meet-in-Malta-to-discuss-Christian-faith-in-Europe-6736256677 Malta Independent website, European bishops to meet in Malta to discuss Christian faith in Europe, article dated November 25, 2023
3. https://www.comece.eu/comece/eu-bishops/ The Catholic Church in the European Union website, EU Bishops, retrieved 2024-08-08