CATHOLIC ACTION MALTA

Area: 316 km 2 Location: 93 km (58miles) south of Sicily 288 km (179 miles) north of Libya 288 km (179 miles) north of Libya

It is an archipelago of seven islands, three of which are inhabited Population410,300

One Archdiocese Two dioceses Malta and Gozo 70 parishes in Malta 15 parishes in Gozo Catholic Action present in a good number of Parishes

Acts of the Apostles 28,1 Once safely on shore, we discovered that the island was called Malta Malta

Challenges facing Catholic Action Need for a clearer vision of CA identity A need to renew itself – a simpler and more flexible structure A Formation programme relevant to our times Deeper communion with other Associations and Movements Better understanding of the signs of the time Be a witness of the Gospel in all spheres of life

CA Contribution to the Local Church Young people as protagonists Young people as protagonists Ongoing formation of adults Ongoing formation of adults Involvement in parishes Involvement in parishes Implementation of Diocesan Synod Implementation of Diocesan Synod Provision of Social Assistance Provision of Social Assistance Running a Home for the Elderly Running a Home for the Elderly Instrumental in the setting up of a Home for the Handicapped Instrumental in the setting up of a Home for the Handicapped Offering a house as residence for immigrants from Africa Offering a house as residence for immigrants from Africa Publication of a Catholic Weekly Newspaper, a bi- monthly paper for Children, a magazine for the Sick and Handicapped as well as a radio programme Publication of a Catholic Weekly Newspaper, a bi- monthly paper for Children, a magazine for the Sick and Handicapped as well as a radio programme

Maltese Missionaries in Kenya Bishop Paul Darmanin Bishop Paul Darmanin Garissa Garissa Emanuel Barbara OFM CAP Capuchin Frairs Minors Westlands Emanuel Barbara OFM CAP Capuchin Frairs Minors Westlands Fr Joseph Galea Fr Joseph Galea Hola Hola Rev. Msgr.Francis Baldacchino OFM Malindi Rev. Msgr.Francis Baldacchino OFM Malindi Fr. George Bezzina OFM CapCapuchin Franciscan Fathers Nairobi Fr. George Bezzina OFM CapCapuchin Franciscan Fathers Nairobi

Br. John Cassar OFM CapCatholic Mission Garissa Br. John Cassar OFM CapCatholic Mission Garissa Fr. Hilary Abela Kanisa Katoliki Malindi Fr. Hilary Abela Kanisa Katoliki Malindi Mr. Roberto Zammit Mr. Roberto Zammit Ruiru Ruiru Fr. Publius Mair OFM CapCapucchin Franciscan Fathers Nairobi Fr. Publius Mair OFM CapCapucchin Franciscan Fathers Nairobi Fr. Victor Jaccarini Mwangaza Jesuit Centre Nairobi Fr. Victor Jaccarini Mwangaza Jesuit Centre Nairobi

Sr. Sandra Cassar Limuru Sr. Sandra Cassar Limuru Sr Aurea Muscat Nyeri Sr Aurea Muscat Nyeri Sr. Josepha Gauci Nairobi Sr. Josepha Gauci Nairobi Sr Michelina Micallef Franciscan Srs. of the Heart of Jesus Nairobi Sr Michelina Micallef Franciscan Srs. of the Heart of Jesus Nairobi Sr. Graziella Camilleri Nairobi Sr. Graziella Camilleri Nairobi

M.U.S.E.U.M. Kenya There are two SDC Centres in Kenya: There are two SDC Centres in Kenya: two Maltese Members in Ruiru, near Nairobi two Maltese Members in Ruiru, near Nairobi and three in Mpeketoni, in the Diocese of Garissa. and three in Mpeketoni, in the Diocese of Garissa. In Kenya, youths are eager and receptive. In Kenya, youths are eager and receptive. In Ruiru, where we have been since September 1989, our two Members have so far furnished a workshop, and they give free carpentry lessons in the mornings to help youths find some sort of work. In the afternoons they catechise different categories of children and youths. In Mpeketoni, where our three Members arrived in October 1991, we are still finding our feet, though we are visiting almost all the villages of the area. Kenya, however, is a promising country and various possibilities may open up for our catechising ministry. In Ruiru, where we have been since September 1989, our two Members have so far furnished a workshop, and they give free carpentry lessons in the mornings to help youths find some sort of work. In the afternoons they catechise different categories of children and youths. In Mpeketoni, where our three Members arrived in October 1991, we are still finding our feet, though we are visiting almost all the villages of the area. Kenya, however, is a promising country and various possibilities may open up for our catechising ministry. In August 1994 six indigenous Members were incorporated in Ruiru. In August 1994 six indigenous Members were incorporated in Ruiru.

Greetings to all CA members in Kenya From CA members in Malta May the Lord bless your work and guide you in all your endevours