on the Signs of the Times
DISCERN
Observatory
On a regular basis, Discern reviews local newspapers and produces bulletins on particular topics based on these reviews. One of the topics is Education, Media and Culture and here you can find the bulletins which were prepared in 2024.
For the full bulletins click here:
https://discern.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Education-Media-and-Culture-January-March-2024-1.pdf
https://discern.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Education-Media-and-Culture-April-June-2024-3.pdf
https://discern.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Education-Media-and-Culture-July-September-2024-2.pdf
Views on Catholicism (2022)
Representations of Catholicism in Malta are diverse and dynamic. This project explored the representations, and language used, vis-à-vis Catholicism(s) in Malta, amongst different demographic groups (based on gender, age, education and regions). This large-scale study involved a range of online one-to-one interviews . For more information: https://journey.church.mt/fehmiet-fuq-il-kattolicizmu-minn-discern/
For the full report click here
Presentation by Dr Luke J Buhagiar Round Table Discussion Q&A with the audience and conclusion
Parishes and Covid-19 (2021)
Together with the Secretariat for Parishes, DISCERN completed research on the views of various (a) parish priests and (b) active parishioners, concerning the effects of COVID-19 on parishes across Malta. Participants’ views were explored using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. This study resulted in recommendations for parishes, as can be seen here.
The full report can be found here. Read more »
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