Holy Name Society congress

The 45th diocese congress of the Holy Name Society is being held at St John the Baptist parish church, Xewkija. The activities started last Tuesday and ends on Sunday when the congress reaches its climax with a concelebrated Mass led by Gozo Bishop...

The 45th diocese congress of the Holy Name Society is being held at St John the Baptist parish church, Xewkija. The activities started last Tuesday and ends on Sunday when the congress reaches its climax with a concelebrated Mass led by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech at 8.30 a.m. At 11 a.m. there will be a special Mass for youths by Fr Joe Vassallo, OP.

At 5 p.m. a cortege with the statue of the Good Sheperd accompanied by the Precursor Band starts from Independence Street and will proceed to the church. Taking part will be Mgr Grech, priests and religious, scouts and the parish choir Vox Clamantis.

Activities in the church, which will be broadcast on Radju Marija, will include, among others, a speach by Mgr Grech, followed by a short play on the conversion of Adolfo Rette and benediction.

During the week various visits will be organised to schools, the elderly, the sick, families and other institutions.

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