Liturgical Celebrations during Holy Week
Holy Week is the most profound and meaningful time in the Christian calendar - a journey that invites us to reflect, remember, and renew our faith. As we approach these sacred days in 2026, we are once again called to
A Night of Poetry at the Co-Cathedral / Inħoll l-Ilħna u l-Ilsna l-Oħra
St John's Co-Cathedral and Inizjamed are getting together for an evening of poetry on Tuesday, 17th March, ahead of World Poetry Day on 21st March. This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings together two of Malta's foremost cultural institutions in a celebration of
Special Events in March / A Celebration of Poetry, Music, and Spiritual Reflection
This season, the Co-Cathedral invites you to experience a series of exceptional events that bring together language, music, heritage, and contemplation within one of Malta’s most treasured Baroque masterpieces. Inħoll l-Ilsna u l-Ilsna Oħra 📅 It-Tlieta 17 ta' Marzu 🕰 7:30pm & 8:30pm Ftit
𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞
Due to adverse weather conditions, St John’s Co-Cathedral will be closing earlier today.We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Last admission was at 12:00pm. Stay safe!
St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation awards Employee of the Year for 2025
Ernest Cassar has been named the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation’s Employee of the Year for 2025, in recognition of his dedication, reliability, and quiet commitment to preserving one of Malta’s most treasured landmarks. As a valued member of the Maintenance team,
Renewed Reverence: The Madonna of Carafa Emerges After Restoration
The revered Madonna of Carafa, long cherished yet little known, has emerged renewed after an intensive restoration and now takes pride of place at St John’s Co-Cathedral for a limited period of veneration, especially during the Marian celebrations on the
Notice | Special Events & Opening Hours in December 2025
As we enter the festive season, the Co-Cathedral is pleased to share a full programme of December events, celebrations, and special openings. From sacred traditions to uplifting concerts, this month offers many opportunities for prayer, reflection, and cultural appreciation. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Friday
St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation Launches “Where Light Meets Legacy” – Illuminating and Preserving Malta’s Baroque Masterpiece
The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation has unveiled Where Light Meets Legacy, an ambitious initiative that unites two landmark projects: the completion of an intelligent LED lighting system and the launch of a major fundraising campaign for the restoration of Mattia Preti’s
Now Available: Sacred Art Conservation as a Vehicle of Re-Evangelization: European Cathedrals – Malta
The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation, in collaboration with the Opera Primaziale Pisana, is proud to announce the release of a new publication compiling the papers from our recent international conference. This volume delves deeply into the theme of Sacred Art
Notice | Special Opening Hours November 2025
Please note that St John’s Co-Cathedral will have late openings on the following dates due to scheduled events: Saturday, 1st November – Open from 11:30 AM to 4:45 PM (last admission at 4:15 PM) Monday, 17th November – Open from