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The JP2 Foundation is a foundation in memory of the Pope Saint John Paul II. It is a non-government and non religious organisation.

It has this holding as one of its main objectives in getting together people with diversity in cultural through events.

02/04/2026

"Côr y Gleision" Walsh Choir visit Malta and Gozo.

The JP2 Cultural Foundation will be hosting a Walsh Choir "Côr y Gleision" as part of the JP2 Memoraial Festival 2026. On Friday 10th April 2026 the choir will perform an openair recital on the Cathedral Steps within the Gozo Citadel at 14.00hrs. While on Saturday 11th April 2026 the choir will be performing another openair recital this time at the Silent City of Mdina starting at 14.30hrs in Bastion Square, following at 15.00hrs just few meters away a religious recital at the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The choir was formed in 2006 as part of the S4C series “Codi Canu”, which aimed to encourage rugby supporters to bring traditional Welsh singing back onto the rugby terraces. Many members had never sung in a choir before, but found the experience so positive that, although “Codi Canu” ended in 2008, the choir continued to grow and develop. It attracted new members and greatly increased its repertoire. The choir now has over 120 members. Choir membership is open to all, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnicity. There is no requirement of having previously sung in a choir, all we ask is that you can hold a note! The choir enjoys a varied calendar of events from singing at regional and international rugby matches to performing and competing at regional and national choral festivals. The choir also tours every two years, and have enjoyed memorable performances in Spain, Scotland and Belgium to date. In 2018 the choir travelled to Ontario, Canada to sing at the Ontario Welsh festival.

30/03/2026

“LEĦĦA Dawl fid-Dlam” A light in the darkness, was an event organized by the JP2 Cultural Foundation as part of the preparatory time for the Holy Week. The evening, which consisted of music and poetry, featured the JP2 String Quartet, composed of four female musicians: Kathryn Mizzi and Loreane Scicluna, violinists; Eneh Lang, viola; and Fiona Murphy, cellist. They played works by Fauré, Bach, Tartini, Vivaldi, Schumann, Mozart, Schubert, Lorenc, Handel, Albinoni, and Pergolesi.
Chev. Joe M. Attard reading some poems from his newly published poetry book "L-GĦAJNA TAT-TIFKIRA"; Lil Għawdex Tieghi, Lil Gwardjan fl-Ewwel Quddiesa Tiegħu, Mafkar San Franġisk, and Randan.
The event took place on Monday, 23rd March 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Victoria, Gozo, in the evening.
Rev. Father Etienne Gilson, Guardian of the Franciscan Conventual Community in Gozo, was invited to address a spiritual message for the occasion. He was also given a poetry book by Chev. Attard.
For the occasion, the Mayor of Victoria, Mr. Brian Azzopardi, and Deputy Mayor Mr. George Cassar were present for the evening. Mayor Azzopardi was presented with the new publication of Chev. Attard.
The Victoria Local Council, together with some local outlets, Meylak Jewellers, Kafe San Ġorg, Roża Restaurant, Grapes Wine Bar, Ta' Nisju Boutique, Gozo Arts Furnishing, Joseph Dispensing Optician, Cupcake cafe and pâtisserie, together with Playpen Stationery Store, supported the evening.
Photos by Paul Scicluna.

24/02/2026

The JP2 CULTURAL FOUNDATION meets CARDINAL PAROLIN

The President of the JP2 Cultural Foundation Comm Carmel Zammit met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin during his visit to Malta marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See on Sunday 1st February 2026. The brief and cordial meeting took place at the sacristy of St. John's Co-Cathedral, in Valletta after the Pontifical Mass where he emphasized ongoing dialogue, peace and cooperation.

Credits to the photographer

23/02/2026

PENITENTIAL SERVICE ~ LENT 2026

The JP2 Cultural Foundation organised the annual PENITENTIAL SERVICE for this year's Lent. This spiritual event, which was part of the JP2 Memorial Festival, took place on the 20th February 2026 being the first Friday of Lent.

Seven Spiritual Reflections concentrated on the Holy Cross. The first reflection was “The Wooden Cross” read by Mr. Alvin Scicluna. The second refraction “The Crown of Thornes” read by Mr. Carmel Saliba. The third reflection “ The Five Wounds and the Hidden Wound”, read by Mrs. Pauline Bezzina. The fourth reflection “The Last Seven Words of Christ” read by Mr. Noel Galea. The fifth refraction “The Death of Christ” read by Ms. Rita Galea. The sixth reflection “The Blood and Water together with the Eucharistic Miricales” read by Mr. Eugine Buttigieg and the seventh

reflection” Veronicas’ Veil and the Shroud of Torin” read by Mr. Joe Psaila. The Xewkija Parish Choir “ULIED IL-BATTISTA” under the direction of Ms. Amy Borg animated this manifestation with seven Lent hymns.

The event took place at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace in Victoria. known to the locals as "il-Knisja tal-Kapuċċini". This church which is under the custodian of the Fransican Capuchins Fathers holds the Canon Giovanni Pietro Francesco Agius de Soldanis Devotional Miraculous Crucifix found in the side chapel of the Church, which was given to the Gozitan Capuchin Fathers in 1747. The event started at 7.30pm.

25/01/2026

The JP2 Cultural Foundation commemorated the 15th anniversary of the death of His Excellency Mons Nikol Ġużeppi Cauchi, Bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Gozo, with a remembrance evening, “IN MEMORIAM”.
The Foundation has invited a number of persons who knew and worked closely with Bishop Cauchi to shared their memories and experiences:
Mons. Emanuel Saliba,
Dr. Mario Saliba MD.,
HE Mons Joseph Vella Gauci,
Lady Emely Barbaro Sant,
Mayor David Apap Aguis,
Mro. Dr. John Galea.
Harpist Dr. Lydia Buttigieg intervened during the evening.
The JP2 Cultural Foundation held this memorial as Bishop Cauchi will be remembered in hosting of His Holiness Pope John Paul II during his pastoral visit to the Maltese Islands visiting the Diocese of Gozo on Saturday, 26th May 1990, which included the first Mass ever to be celebrated by a Pope on Maltese soil. The Foundation also remember him for giving his approval to erect the National Monument dedicated to the mentioned Pontiff.
The event took place on Saturday, 24th January 2026 at the Nativity of Our Lady Church, (Ta’ Savina), Victoria which stated at 19.00hrs.
This event was supported by the Victoria Local Council.

A book was available during the evening on Bishop Cauchi with a collection of articles about him and several photographs from his life which was recently released by the " Fondazzjoni Il-Ħajja f’Għawdex” that organisied a conference on Bishop Cauchi in November 2025.

Photos by Anthony Grech and Angelo Muscat

06/01/2026

THE EPIPHANY CONCERT 2026 ~ 7th edition

The 7th Edition of the EPIPHANY CONCERT took place on Sunday 4th January 2026, being the last event for the Festive Season and the first event for the new year 2026.

This year the concert hosted the FATHER’S ANGELS CHILDREN’S CHOIR hailing from the Sacro Cuore Parish Church in Sliema. The Choir was led by Rev. Fr. Joe Caruana OFM under the music direction of Ms. Louisa Frendo Wirth.

The event also hosted Malta’s Celebrity Singer MARY SPITERI who performed a number of songs from her repertoire, one of which was "Little Child"

Chev. Joe. M. Attard read for the last time the Christmas 2025 poem while Rev. Fr Marcello Ghirlando forwarded a spiritual message for the occasion.

The concert took place at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Għajnsielem Gozo.

The Ministry for Gozo ~ Cultural Heritage Directorate together with the Għajnsielem Local Council, The Grand Hotel and Mal Moll Restaurant of Xlendi Bay supported this event.

Photos by Paul Scicluna

22/12/2025

Last Thursday 18th December 2025, The San Ġwann Local Council in full collaboration with Franciscan Capuchin Community and the Parish Church of San Ġwann together with the JP2 Cultural Foundation organised “A CONCERT FOR PEACE”. This event took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, San Ġwann. The concert was enchanted by a number of Christmas Melodies; J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Il Pastorale, Mykola Leontovych, Christmas Medley and others. The concert hosted the JP2 Music Quintet; Kathryna Mizzi and Loreane Scicluna played the violin, Anna Zammit played the viola, Fiona Murphy played the cello and Kellyanne Spiteri played the piano.
The music quintet hosted two local sopranos Roberta Hili and Giannella Muscat and the young Maltese tenor, Michel Angelo Muscat. The numerous audience that attended this concert were welcomed by the Mayor of San Ġwann Mr. Dominic Cassar, as well as Rev Bertrand Vella the parish priest, shared with the present parishioners a spiritual message. The event gave also the opportunity to the guest to hear the Christmas 2025 poem written and read by Chev. Joe. M. Attard. The concert ended with all eight artists singing and playing together the traditional Maltese Christmas hymn NINNI LA TIBKIX IZJED written by Fr. Indi Schemberi.

Nhar il-Ħamis li għadda 18 ta’ Diċembru 2025, il-Kunsill Lokali ta’ San Ġwann, b’kollaborazzjoni sħiħa mal-Komunità Franġiskana Kapuċċina u l-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Ġwann flimkien mal-Fondazzjoni Kulturali “JP2” Papa San Ġwanni Pawlu II , organizzaw “KUNĊERT GĦALL-PAĊI”. Dan l-avveniment sar fil-Knisja Parrokkjali tal-Madonna ta’ Lourdes, San Ġwann. Il-kunċert kien imżejjen b’għadd ta’ Melodiji tal-Milied; J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Il Pastorale, Mykola Leontovych, Christmas Medley u oħrajn. Il-kunċert ospita l-Kwintett Mużikali JP2; Kathryna Mizzi u Loreane Scicluna daqqew il-vjolin, Anna Zammit daqqet il-vjola, Fiona Murphy daqqet iċ-ċello u Kellyanne Spiteri daqqet il-pjanu.
Il-kwintett mużikali ospita żewġ soprani lokali Roberta Hili u Giannella Muscat u t-tenur żagħżugħ Malti, Michel Angelo Muscat. L-udjenza numeruża li attendiet għal dan il-kunċert intlaqgħet mis-Sindku ta’ San Ġwann is-Sur Dominic Cassar, kif ukoll mir-Rev. Bertrand Vella, il-kappillan tal-parroċċa, li qasam messaġġ spiritwali mal-parruċċani preżenti. L-avveniment ta wkoll l-opportunità lill-mistieden li jisma’ l-poeżija tal-Milied 2025 miktuba u moqrija minn Chev. Joe. M. Attard. Il-kunċert intemm bit-tmien artisti kollha jkantaw u jdoqqu flimkien l-innu tradizzjonali Malti tal-Milied NINNI LA TIBKIX IZJED ta’ Parti Indi Schemberi.

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