Keynote Speakers | Panellists | CLC Encounter 2026

Meet this year's speakers

Fr Oliver Borg Olivier SJ

Fr Oliver joined the Jesuits in 1959 and two years after his ordination he left for Egypt to join the Jesuits' Near East Province where he served for 47 years. He has given the Spiritual Exercises to groups and individuals in various countries and has been accompanying CLC since 1979.

Fr Christopher Vella SJ

Fr Christopher Vella sj joined the Jesuits in 2004. He was ordained in 2013 and has been director of the Centre for Ignatian Spirituality since finishing his studies.

One of his greatest joys is accompanying people in the Spiritual Exercises in daily life.

Christine Rossi

Christine has been in CLC for the past 30 years. She is married to Sandro and have three children. Together they are part of CLC Bethel. Christine brings her studies in psychology, theology and ignatian spirituality at the service of her mission at St Aloysius College as Ignatian Formation Coordinator.

David Mamo

David is a member of CLC Tabor. He is a psychiatrist by profession with an interest in aging, medical education, and psychotherapy.

Chris Micallef

Chris is married to Roberta and has two daughters, Alison and Christina. He has worked in financial services both in IT and Operations, and now offers IT services to JRS International.

A member of CLC since 1986 he is currently a member of CLC Bethel. He served CLC in Malta's secretariat and leadership community, as well as the EuroTeam and on the CLC World Council. In Aug 2023 he was elected President of the CLC World Council.