Christmas Gathering for Relatives (Malta)
22 December, 2025
Parents and relatives of SDC members, both those serving in the administration and those serving as missionaries abroad, were invited to the annual Christmas gathering at the Dar il-Ħanin Samaritan Conference Centre in Santa Venera on Sunday 21 December 2025.
The first part of the event included readings from the Scripture, the singing of Christmas carols, and a reflection on God’s Mercy from The School of Betlehem written by Saint George Preca. In his message, Superior General thanked the Lord for the support that the SDC members receive from their families and encouraged everyone to pray for new SDC vocations and for more members to be willing to serve the SDC abroad. This was followed by the prayer of the Chirstmas Novena.
This formal part concluded with video messages sent by Maltese members serving abroad, conveying their Christmas greetings.
The gathering continued with a reception, during which guests shared each other’s company in a welcoming, family atmosphere and exchanged Christmas wishes.
