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PFI`s End of Year Celebration

The PFI celebrated the end of the academic year 2021-2022. A thanksgiving mass, led by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi, was held at St Mary`s Parish Church, Attard.

This year, more than 400 participants successfully completed one of the eleven courses offered at the PFI these were:


Courses being offered in 2022-23

End of Year Celebration Photos


Participants can view and purchase their photos from the archdiocese website; https://ritratti.knisja.mt/home/

Reflect-In 2022

It’s that time of the year in the PFI’s board calendar to meet up and reflect on the past, present, and future. On the 21st and 22nd of July 2022, Rev. Dr. Andrè Zaffarese, the Institute’s director, Bishop Mons. Joseph Galea-Curmi, Rev. Dr. Mark Sultana, Prof. Nadia Delicata, Mariella Catania, Ruth Stivala, Suzanne Vella, Marisabel Spiteri, Jonathan Ellul Bonnici, and Deborah Ebejer, convened at Mount Saint Joseph retreat house in Mosta.

Discernment is the driver of this important event on the Institute’s calendar. The board members discussed, reflected, and prayed on the performance, issues, and opportunities of the courses and training offered in the past year.

PFI`s 14th Graduation

Archbishop Charles J Scicluna presenting a student with her certificate

The PFI hosted its 14th Graduation on Monday 22nd November. The annual graduation ceremony was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina, and was presided over by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna. The ceremony began with a thanksgiving mass followed by the presentation of certificates.

The courses which the graduates have successfully completed are:


The PFI`s 14th graduation celebration mass and certificate ceremony

Graduation Photos


Graduates can view and purchase their photos from the archdiocese website; https://ritratti.knisja.mt/home/gallery/gradwazzjoni-tal-istitut-ta-formazzjoni-pastorali-22-11-21/

New PFI offices

The PFI offices have now moved to the Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana. During these past weeks, the new larger and fresher-looking offices have been better equipped to address the changing needs of the Institute. We look forward to welcoming all staff and students at our new offices.

Webinar – New Course Launch

The Jewish Roots of Christianity

Do you wish to better understand Jesus’ life in its Jewish context and correct any misunderstandings about him and his world? The Pastoral Formation Institute will be offering a new course that will introduce you to Jesus and the Apostle St. Paul as Jewish theologians. Want to learn more about this course?

Join us for a free webinar on Thursday 29th July at 6pm!

Reflect-In 2021

It’s that time of the year in the PFI’s board calendar to meet up and reflect on past, present and future. On the 21st and 22nd of July 2021, Rev. Dr. Andrè Zaffarese, the Institute’s new director, Bishop Mons. Joseph Galea-Curmi, Rev. Dr Mark Sultana, Prof. Nadia Delicata, Mariella Catania, Deborah Ebejer, Suzanne Vella and Ruth Stivala convened at Mount Saint Joseph retreat house in Mosta. Discernment is the driver of this important event of the Institute’s calendar. The board members discussed, reflected and prayed on the performance, issues and opportunities of the courses and training offered in the past year.

New PFI website

We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. We wanted to revamp our long standing web presence to offer our current and prospective students an enhanced experience and more flexibility in opting for our services. Our goal is to provide our visitors an easier way to learn about PFI’s course offering and to browse information based on their own choice. Applying for our courses is now easier and faster.

We hope that you enjoy the fresh look and feel of our updated website and get enticed by PFI’s services, which are not only a learning opportunity but a unique experience.

Big thanks go to the Technology Development Office of the Archidiocese of Malta for their hard work and dedication to make our website a reality.

For any questions, suggestions or comments, please contact us on [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at pfi.edu.mt.