Franciscan Province – MALTA

For each friary Christmas time brings with it an amount of work. The Churches have to be decorated and great care is taken to organize the Midnight Mass to the least detail. Various fraternities organize vigil services, with the Office of Readings. Outside of the liturgy, other religious-cultural events are organized, including Christmas plays, readings, Carol services.

On the 19th December Fr Stephen Magro was ordained deacon by Mgr. Magro Grech, Bishop of Gozo.  The Solemn Mass started at 10:00am at the Franciscan Church at Ghajsielem Gozo.  Franciscan friars, family members, and the congregation packed the church. In his homily, Mgr Bishop Mario Grech stressed the importance of the role of the deacon to preach the Gospel using his energy and from the deep sentiments of his heart as the world we are living in today, needs persons like Saint Francis to be strong in what they preach and in their faithful duty to the service of the church. 

On the 18th December, a vigil of prayers was held at Ghajnsielem Parish Church in preparation for the ordination, of Fr Stephen Magro OFM, as deacon.  At 6:00pm Holy Mass was celebrated by the Provincial Minister Father Sandro Overend OFM.  Soon after Mass, a vigil of prayers, which was presided by the Archpriest, Fr Frankie Bajada, proceeded.

The December 2009 issue of “L-Aħbar” is again online as usual. It contains various news items and articles regarding our province and the Franciscan Order. The present issue has information on the Franciscan Pentecost, the Priest, the Visit of the Minister General, together with other news from the province and more. For more info click Aħbar on the above bar to download or click here.