https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/10772 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:48:17 GMT 2026-06-15T20:48:17Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147255 Title: A parish priest with a mission Abstract: Manuel Abdilla provides a two-part biographical retrospective on Mgr. Joseph Zarb, the dedicated parish priest of Żabbar who oversaw extensive post-war restoration and embellishment of the town's sanctuary. Appointed in 1943, Zarb fulfilled a historic vow by successfully securing Vatican permission to crown the titular painting of Our Lady of Graces. The article highlights his decades of cultural, liturgical, and structural initiatives, including the 1951 coronation festivities, artistic commissions, and the foundation of the Żabbar Sanctuary Museum. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147255 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146702 Title: Mitt sena ta' preżenza Franġiskana f'Għajnsielem Abstract: Il-miġja u l-preżenza tal-Patrijiet Minuri fir-raħal ta' Għajnsielem, fis-sena 2000 għalaq l-mitt anniversarju mill-bidu tagħha. Fl-1899 il-Patrijiet Franġiskani f'Malta kellhom biss tliet kunventi, dawk ta' Santa Marija ta' Ġesu fir-Rabat u l-Belt Valletta, u dak tas-Sacro Cuor f'Tas-Sliema. F'dan l-artiklu naraw kif fl-1899 P. Anton M. Cesal, il-Kustodju Provinċjali, wettaq il-pjan tiegħu sabiex jkomplu jkabbru il-prezenza u l-vokazzjonijiet Franġiskana. Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146702 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146552 Title: Pawlu bin Pawlu bin Pawlu... Abstract: Doris Azzopardi tintervista lis-Sindku tal-Belt Valletta ta' dak iż-żmien, Paul Borg Olivier, li jaqsam diversi aneddotu u esperjenzi personali marbuta mal-festa ta' San Pawl Nawfragu. L-artiklu jenfasizza t-tradizzjoni familjari b’saħħitha u d-devozzjoni Pawlina li tintiret minn ġenerazzjoni għal oħra fi ħdan il-paroċċa u t-toroq tal-Belt. Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146552 2005-01-30T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146510 Title: Fr Joseph Diacono (1847-1924) : the misjudged pioneer Abstract: Aaron Attard-Hili commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr Joseph Diacono, highlighting his diverse contributions as a priest, artist, and social reformer in Gozo. The article details his role as a pioneer in promoting crafts like lace-making and his founding of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to empower women and assist the poor. It also explores his architectural talents, specifically his work on the Xagħra parish church dome and the mother house of the Franciscan Sisters. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146510 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z