Fr Joe Libreri from the Capuchin community in Victoria, last Sunday blessed the gold-plated halo of the statue of St Pio of Pietrelcina. The halo was restored by benefactors of the sanctuary. During Mass celebrated for the occasion, Bro Baskal Caruana carried the halo to the altar as one of the offerings. The choir Fjur t’Assisi under the direction of Marita Cassar participted in the ceremony.