Papal visit: Curia announces theme, logo competition

The theme chosen for the Papal visit to Malta next April 17 and 18 is a verse from the Acts of the Apostles referring to St Paul's Shipwreck on Malta - "Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island" (27, 26).

The Curia said that theme had been chosen by the Maltese bishops because it showed that God destined St Paul to come to Malta.

The Curia also announced a competition for the design of a logo to be used for the visit.

Those interested in taking part should submit their design on A4 in colour and monochrome and on CD in psd and vector. Submissions should include the name of the artist and a description of the design. Submissions have to be made by December 16 to the organising committee at the Curia.

The organising committee had also invited choir masters to express their interest to form, prepare and lead two choirs to sing during the papal visit to Rabat and St Paul's Grotto and on the Granaries during Mass. Preparations have to start in January.

Choir masters are to indicate their preference and submit scores or recordings. Details have to be sent to the committee by December 7.

More details are available on www.maltadiocese.org or by sending an email to papalvisit@maltadiocese.org