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The 1986-91 Pastoral Plan envisaged the establishment of a Secretariat for Liturgy to ensure that each parish would have a Liturgical Commission and that the altar servers, readers and other liturgy animators would receive good formation. The Secretariat was founded by decree on the 3rd December 1986, and a further decree on the 26th March 1988 stipulated directives related to the structure and responsibilities of the Secretariat. Other Commissions became affiliated to this Secretariat following a decree issued on 16th December 2002.
By a decree dated 8th August 2023, Archbishop Charles Scicluna appointed Mgr Jesmond Manicaro as the first Episcopal Vicar for the Liturgy.
The mission of the Episcopal Vicariate for Liturgy is to oversee the celebration of Mass, the sacraments and other sacramentals, as well as the Liturgy of the Hours. This vicariate strives to foster a dynamic and enriching liturgical experience by offering formation and resources to all Christians. Its aim is to ensure that an active and fruitful liturgy, considered as the source and summit of the life of the Church, is celebrated in the most profound manner across all communities.
Pope Francis maintains that the liturgy gives us the opportunity to encounter Christ, and he, therefore, invites us to discover the profound truths within the liturgical celebrations, encouraging us to live them to the fullest.
Local liturgist wins prestigious competition with innovative church restructuring project
The Italian Diocese of Ugento has taken a significant step forward by showing its unwavering commitment to enhancing its liturgical experience. This is evident in the visionary project for restructuring the Cathedral’s sanctuary area and the Via Crucis. The project, a reflection of the diocese’s dedication, respects the historical and architectural integrity of its baroque gem, ensuring a sacred space that is both revitalised and revered… Read more »
60 years ago today: Eucharist was celebrated for first time in Maltese
In a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s independence and sovereignty, we fondly remember a significant milestone achieved during the thanksgiving mass celebrated on Independence Day in 1964.
During that mass, certain parts of the liturgy were recited in Maltese for the very first time while leaving the Roman Canon in Latin, as no permission had been granted for it to be translated into the vernacular until 1967… Read more »