On Thursday 11 January 2007, the Carmelite and Discalced Carmelite Friars in Malta opened the Carmelite Jubilee 2007 with the celebration of the Eucharist at the Balluta parish church, presided by Archbishop Mgr Joseph Mercieca. This Jubilee celebrates 800 years from the Carmelite Rule, 700 years from the death of St Albert of Trapani, and 400 years from the death of St Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi.At the beginning of the celebration, Fr Provincial Victor Mallia OCD welcomed the Archbishop, and made those present feel at home in the celebration. In his homily, Fr Provincial Alexander Vella O.Carm. pinpointed the basics of the Carmelite way. At the end of the Eucharist, Archbishop Mercieca gave his message.

The aim of the Carmelite Jubilee 2007 is twofold: spiritual renewal in the life of the friars, and making known Carmelite Spirituality. In the footsteps of St Albert of Trapani and St Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi, the Carmelites strive to live their vocation based on the Carmelite Rule, with entusiasm and creative fidelity in today’s world. A series of celebrations will follow in the coming months.