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The façade of the Oratory School in England.

Oratory School reunion

The façade of the Oratory School in England. A reunion weekend for former pupils of England’s famous Oratory School – founded in 1859 by Blessed John Henry Newman – was recently held in Valletta and Mdina. Mass was celebrated for all Maltese Old...

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta

Nadur Basilica dome marks first centenary

The restoration of the Nadur Basilica dome lantern has just been completed together with a new internal illumination of the whole dome. The dome, completed in 1913, is marking its first centenary this year. It was designed by Francesco Saverio...

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
The children during one of the rehearsals.

Joseph Calleja BoV Children’s Choir rehearsals underway

The Joseph Calleja BoV Children’s Choir has started its series of rehearsals leading to the concert by Joseph Calleja and other artists on August 1. A surprise visit by medical doctor and Eurovision Song Contest singer Gianluca Bezzina was the...

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Children attending St Cecilia Kindergarten in their roles at the concert.

Kindergarten concerts

Two end-of-year school concerts were organised for the little children attending St Cecilia’s Kindergarten in Attard and Tarxien. The children’s ages ranged from one- and-a-half to five years. Every class group, starting from the youngest, sang and...

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Holistic summer camp

A holistic summer camp featuring yoga, martial arts, dance, meditative arts, woodland and sea trails, cooking, tree climbing and herb gardening, will be held between July 15 and August 10 in Mġarr. This camp aims to restore harmony and sunshine into...

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Events for your diary

• Those wanting to pursue a career in hairdressing can apply for a scholarship grant by YWCA (Malta). The closing date for application is Friday. For more information, call 7900 2930 or visit www.ywcamalta.aidengine.net. • The Maltese Diabetes...

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

The President’s engagements

Tomorrow

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Archbishop’s engagements

Tomorrow

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

The making of a mission

Isaiah 66, 10-14; Galatians 6, 14-18; Luke 10, 1-12.17-20. There is an extremely rich biblical imagery in today’s readings that should help us broaden our understanding of mission and Church in the face of a very significant adaptive challenge. Isaiah...

July 6, 2013| Fr René Camilleri
Would investing more in marriage than in weddings result in longer-lasting and happier families?

Preparing for marriage

As the fragility of marriages increases, so does the lavishness of weddings. Are we investing in form at the expense of substance? People may disagree about what marriage is. But all newly-weds agree that weddings are becoming a costly nightmare. Would...

July 6, 2013| Fr Paul Chetcuti
Times of Malta

Announcements

Births

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Quotes and news

Nigerian bishops condemn death penalty

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Pharmacies open today

Malta & Gozo: 9am-noon Chemimart Ltd, 20/21, Republic Street, Valletta;Fra Diego Dispensary, 94, Villambrosa Street, Ħamrun;Brown’s Pharmacy, 82, Victory Street, Qormi;St Bartholomew Pharmacy, 230, Fleur-De-Lys Street, Santa Venera;Mayer Pharmacy, 33,...

July 6, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Announcements

In Memoriam

July 5, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Pharmacies open tomorrow

9 a.m. to noon

July 5, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

What’s on today

Music

July 5, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Announcements

Obituary

July 4, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

What’s on today

Music

July 4, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Announcements

Obituary

July 3, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Announcements

Obituary

July 2, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

What’s on today

Exhibitions

July 2, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Announcements

Obituary

July 1, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

What’s on today

Exhibitions

July 1, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Announcements

Obituary

June 30, 2013| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

What’s on today

Music

June 30, 2013| Times of Malta
Seen here are Katryna Storace, Phoenicia Hotel general manager Charles Azzopardi, Halevi, Marisa Schembri, Marcette Azzopardi, Anna Grech Sant and Justine Storace.

First taste of summer

The Phoenicia Hotel recently held a first-taste-of-summer dinner on the verandah of its Phoenix restaurant, prepared by executive chef Saul Halevi.

June 29, 2013| Times of Malta
From left: Daniela Pandolfino, Jean Borg and Ian DeCesare.

Waterbiscuit launch

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June 29, 2013| Times of Malta
Albert Mizzi (left) with Mark Watkinson and Brian Robertson at the farewell dinner.

HSBC Malta commemorates outgoing chairman’s loyal service

A farewell dinner organised by HSBC Malta celebrated the 14-year contribution of HSBC Malta’s outgoing chairman Albert Mizzi. “Albert’s loyal and dedicated service as chairman of HSBC Malta has guided the bank ever since HSBC took over from Mid-Med...

June 29, 2013| Times of Malta
Photos should capture a positive elderly element.

Photography competition marks home’s anniversary

The Elderly – Positive Ageing is the theme of a photography competition being launched by Casa Antonia nursing and residential home in Balzan, as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. Photography enthusiasts are invited to capture the elderly in a...

June 29, 2013| Times of Malta

Branch of the Year

Ritianne D’Amato, Adriana De Carlo and Claire Mamo from Banif Bank’s St Julian’s branch during dinner celebrating their Branch of the Year award.

June 29, 2013| Times of Malta