The feature from today’s edition of First Magazine, out today with The Malta Independent, features our Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo.
Main photography by Tonio Lombardi
Our Lieutenant featured on FIRST Magazine!
Feast of Our Lady of Consolation
Our Order was invited by Rev. Fr. Raphael Abdilla, Prior of St. Mark’s Rabat, to participate in the celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Consolation, better known as Il-Madonna Tac-Cintura. This historic celebration is one of the principal feasts of the Augustinian Order, especially celebrated in Rabat.
Our Lady of the Nativity in Senglea, Malta
Our Order led by Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo, participated in the Solemn Translation and Vespers’ vigil in anticipation of the feast of Our Lady of the Nativity in Senglea, Malta. The function was officiated by Rev. Can Knight Robin Camilleri, the Archpriest of the Collegiate Basilica of Senglea and an ecclesiastical member of the Order.
Photos taken by Raymond Agius Attard.
Dame’s tea party
We had a wonderful tea party for the Dames of our Order at the Radisson Blu Hotel in St. Julian’s, organized by Dame Daphne Fenech and Dame Tania Mercieca. It was a delightful afternoon filled with laughter, meaningful conversations, and a chance to nurture the bonds that unite us in our shared mission. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event so special.
50th anniversary of the death of Bishop Emm. Galea.
Our Order let by Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo was invited by Rev. Can. Knight Robin Camilleri, Archpriest of Senglea’s Basilica, to a mass held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Bishop Emm. Galea.
Solemn Translation of the relic of St. Helen
At the invitation of Provost Mgr. Knight Louis Suban, members of our Lieutenancy, led by Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo, participated in the Solemn Translation of the relic of St. Helen, followed by Vespers, as part of the Feast of St. Helen celebrations. The event took place at the Collegiate Basilica of St. Helen in Birkirkara, in the presence of H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of the Republic of Malta.
Photo credits
Frans Debono and Ivan Saliba (Ta’ Patist)
Feast of Saint Lawrence
On the occasion of the Feast of Saint Lawrence, our Order, led by Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo was invited by the Archpriest of the Birgu Collegiate Church, Rev. Can. Karm Busuttil, to participate in the solemn translation of the relic of Saint Lawrence from the Church of Santa Scholastica to the Collegiate Church. The procession was led by Mons. Savio Hon Tai-Fai SDB, Titular Archbishop of Sila and Apostolic Nuncio to Malta and Libya, together with the Chapter of the Collegiate and other priests. The celebration concluded with the Sacramental Blessing.
Meeting with the Cardinal Grand Master and the Governor General in Rome
Our Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo engaged in a very cordial and productive working meeting with the Cardinal Grand Master and the Governor General in Rome. The discussions encompassed a range of significant topics, such as the upcoming investitures, enhanced collaboration between Lieutenancies, particularly those from the USA and Europe, and preparations for the 2025 Jubilee.
During his visit, the Lieutenant also had the opportunity to meet with the hardworking staff at the Grand Magisterium inside Palazzo della Rovere, expressing admiration for their dedication and commitment.
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrated in Balluta, our Order, led by Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo, was invited to take part in the Translation and Vespers. The Solemn Mass was celebrated by Fr. Joshua Cortis and Fr. Joe Saliba, O.Carm.
Photos by Michael Borg
Lieutenancy of Ireland Investiture
19/20 July 2024
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth
Presided by His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Grand Prior of the Order.
On the invitation of the Lieutenant for Ireland Peter Durnin, our Lieutenant Ambassador Roberto Buontempo, accompanied by the Chancellor Chris Busuttil Delbridge and Dame Comm. Maria Busuttil Delbridge, took part in the Vigil of Prayer and Investiture ceremonies held in Maynooth.
We wish all the best to the newly invested Knights and Dames and those promoted.
Pray for the Holy Land!
