Foundress’ anniversary

The 150th anniversary of the birth of foundress of the Franciscan Sisters congregation, Madre Margherita, was marked on November 28 with a concelebrated Mass led by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech at St George’s Basilica in Victoria where Madre Margherita was...

The 150th anniversary of the birth of foundress of the Franciscan Sisters congregation, Madre Margherita, was marked on November 28 with a concelebrated Mass led by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech at St George’s Basilica in Victoria where Madre Margherita was baptised.

The children and staff of St Francis School of Victoria, together with their parents, attended the celebration. The highlight of the event was a play by Year 6 students.

The play was about the birth of Virginia Debrincat (Madre Margherita) in Kerċem, her baptism, her upbringing, her devotion to the Holy Eucharist and her wish to lead a consecrated life.

During Mass a collection was held in aid of the Franciscan Sisters in Kenya.

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