Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM) recently held their annual pilgrimage to Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, accompanied by patients and residents from various hospitals and homes.

Chancellor of the Maltese Association of the Order (MASMOM), Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, led the members of the Order and the volunteer corps.

Mass was concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna, conventual chaplain Grand Cross, principal chaplain of MASMOM Mgr Lawrence Gatt, Can. Carmel Busuttil, missionary in Peru Fr Marcel Portelli and other priests who participated in the SMOM Lourdes pilgrimage, including Can. Joseph Sultana and Fr George Vella.

The Mass was animated by the Laudate Pueri Choir, led by Can. George Frendo and Fr Joseph Mercieca.

Gozo Minister Anton Refalo also attended the event.

After the Mass, the sick and elderly were hosted to lunch.

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