Archbishop Joseph Mercieca has appointed Fr Marco Portelli assistant delegate for the Diocesan Youth Commission (KDZ).

The Curia said Fr Portelli's nomination was made in the framework of a commitment to strengthen the commission.

Born in St Julian's, Fr Portelli, 38, was ordained in July 1996. He served as vice-parish priest at Msida until 1999 and then served in that post at Naxxar.

In November 2003, he was appointed parish priest of Lourdes parish, Paola.

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