On Monday 1 May 2006, the Carmelite Friars in Malta met at the Lunzjata Retreat House in Rabat to celebrate their Provincial Chapter. The Provincial Chapter, which takes place every three years, is presided over by the Prior General of the Carmelite Order, Fr Joseph Chalmers, and is due to end on Friday.

In this chapter, the Friars are expected to evaluate their Carmelite life in the Maltese Province, and make a plan for the coming three years.

After the celebration of the Eucharist, which opened the Provincial Chapter, the Prior General confirmed the election of Fr Alexander Vella as Prior Provincial, and the election of Fr Charles Mallia, Fr Maurice Abela, Fr Michael Farrugia and Fr Martin D. Schembri as Provincial Counsellors. The Prior Provincial chose Fr Jürgen Cucciardi as Provincial Secretary.