[3] In early 1977, at the initiative of the Archbishop Joseph Mercieca, the Catholic Church set up secretariats for the different fields of pastoral action.

Victor Grech was appointed as the Archbishop's delegate for the Secretariat and also replaced Fortunato Mizzi as the director of the Caritas National Council.

Depending on the assessment, they may be referred to an internal social worker or counsellor, or directed to external professionals working with other NGOs or State agencies.

[9] Caritas Malta is also involved in educational initiatives, particularly in schools, where it runs awareness programmes aimed at helping children and youth make healthy and constructive life choices.

[8] In addition to these services, Caritas Malta plays a crucial role in supporting and coordinating diaconia work within parishes.

These needs range from combating loneliness and providing mental health support to organising social activities for the elderly and offering basic necessities such as food and blankets.

In additional, Caritas Malta is active in the field of advocacy, regularly taking a stance on issues such as the cost of living for low-income families,[11] the limitations of drug liberalisation,[12] or the government spending on social services.