New parish priests for the parishes of Stella Maris, Sliema, and St Mary, Birkirkara, have been appointed by the Archbishop. 

Mgr Anton Portelli has been appointed parish priest of Stella Maris.

He previously served as vice parish priest in Hamrun and parish priest in Kirkop, Attard and Pembroke. More recently he was administrative secretary at the Curia. 

Fr Reuben Deguara is the new parish priest of St Mary parish, Birkirkara. 

Fr Deguara served as vice parish priest at St Joseph parish in Birkirkara and parish priest in Dingli and Tarxien.