Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono recently inaugurated the restored niche of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Kerċem. The work was carried out by the Kerċem council in collaboration with the Gozo Ministry, the Local Councils Department and Wirt Għawdex.
The niche was set up in 1837 as a thanksgiving to Our Lady after the locals were spared from the cholera deluge affecting Gozo during that period.
A replica of an old water spring by Joe Spiteri of Kerċem was also unveiled during the event. The spring stands near the niche.
Minister for Justice, Dialogue and the Family Chris Said was also present.