Qrendi

Qrendi became a parish in 1618 and the people of the village immediately built a larger church, which later on was demolished and instead the present church was built between 1688 and 1713.

Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dedication date 13 October 1782

Parish Priest

Rev Mario Mifsud

Parish Office

51 Parish Street,

Qrendi QRD 1024

Office Hours

Mondays, Thursdays

4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Saturdays

9.30 – 11.30 am

Telephone

2164 9395

Fax

2164 1584

E mail

parrocca.qrendi@maltadiocese.org

Parish Population: 2,775

Families: 820

Parish Clergy

• Rev Mario Mifsud, Parish Priest
• Rev Emanuel Agius

Holy Masses

Sundays and Feast Days: 6.00, 7.15, 8.30, 10.00 am and 6.30 pm

Saturday Evenings: 6.30 pm

Weekdays: 7.45 am and 6.30 pm

Other Churhces

Church of Our Lady of Mercy

The first church was built in the 13th century in the old village of Ħal Lew which formed part of the parish of Żurrieq. The present church was built in 1650 and for a long period of time it was one of the most popular sanctuaries on the island. Every year a pilgrimage leaves Qrendi for the church just before its feast day on the Sunday after the 8th September.

St. Matthew’s Church

This is an old church probably built in the 15th century on the edge of the Maqluba depression. It is open to the public on the Sunday after the 21st September, and for other spiritual needs. Marriages may be celebrated in this church.

Chapel of St. Anne

The church was built as a thanksgiving vow after the siege of 1565; it is open only on its feastday on the 26th July and for other spiritual needs.

Chapel of the Saviour

The chapel was built in 1658 on the site of an earlier church; today it is used for Prayer Meetings. Lately it has been restored and is now being used for adoration.

Perpetual Adoration

8.30 am – 7.30 pm

Chapel of St. Catherine

The chapel was built in 1526; it is situated outside the village.

Chapel of Our Lady of Divine Grace

The chapel was built in 1658 overlooking the Maqluba depression; originally it was deicated to Our Lady of Victories.