Archbishop’s engagements

9.15 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting.

6 p.m. He addresses a meeting at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Organisation for Migration.

Tuesday

10 a.m. The Archbishop attends Republic Day celebrations in Valletta.

Wednesday

9 a.m. The Archbishop exchanges Christmas greetings with the heads of Church schools at the Curia.

10 a.m. He presides over a meeting of the College of Parish Priests at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara.

Noon He attends Christmas drinks by Hospice Malta.

4.30 p.m. He meets Austin Bencini who will present him with the text of an oration he delivered during a graduation ceremony.

5 p.m. He presides over a meeting about youth and family ministries at his residence in Attard.

6.30 p.m. He presides over a meeting of his delegates at his residence in Attard.

Thursday

9.30 a.m. The Archbishop attends a retreat with the members of the Metropolitan Chapter.

Friday

9.30 a.m. The Archbishop celebrates Mass for schoolchildren at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta, on the occasion of Christmas.

12.30 p.m. He attends for Christmas drinks for staff members of Church homes for the elderly at Casa Leone, St Julian’s.

4.30 p.m. He presides over a meeting of the Diocesan Finance Council at the Curia.

6 p.m. He celebrates Mass at the conclusion of courses held by St Augustine Institute of Formation at the Poor Clare Nuns, St Julian’s.

Saturday

9.30 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council at the Curia.

5.30 p.m. He delivers his message for Christmas during the opening of ‘Milied Flimkien’ campaign at the Palace courtyard, Valletta.

Sunday

9 a.m. The Archbishop receives Christmas greetings from the public at the Curia, Floriana.

12.30 p.m. He attends a party for children living in Church homes, organised by RTK Radio.