Visitor Notice: June Opening Hours
We would like to inform our visitors of the following changes to opening hours in May. The Co-Cathedral will be closed on Thursday 18th June due to an internal event. On Tuesday 9th June & Wednesday 10th June, the Co-Cathedral will open
Special Exhibition / Sette Giugno 1919: Memory & Ritual
From 9th June to 10th July, visitors to St John’s Co-Cathedral are invited to walk into a powerful yet deeply human reflection on memory, ritual, and Maltese identity through the temporary exhibition Sette Giugno 1919. Memory and Ritual In the Sacristy
St John’s Co-Cathedral’s Caravaggio Wing Wins Prestigious Museums + Heritage Award
Historic achievement marks first-ever Museums + Heritage Award win for a Maltese institution St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation is proud to announce that the Caravaggio Wing at St John’s Co-Cathedral has won the Best Use of Digital – International category at the
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
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