On the occasion of the Year dedicated to Christian Faith, the Gozo Diocese organised a joint Confirmation for all Gozitan youths, numbering 276.

The ceremony, which included the Missa pro Europa by Jacques Berthier, with the participation of the Diocesan choir, directed by Dorienne Portelli, was held on the parvis of Ta’ Pinu sanctuary.

For the first time all children wore a scarlet toga, in order to focus on the religious significance of the ceremony, according to Bishop Mario Grech.

Taking part in the Confirmation ceremony were, besides Mgr Grech, Archbishop Paul Cremona, Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca and Apostolic Nuncio Aldo Cavalli.

Ta’ Pinu rector Fr Gerard Buhagiar, all Gozitan parish priests and several other priests from Malta and Gozo also participated.

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