The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces in Victoria was the venue for the Advent retreat of the Padre Pio Prayer Groups in Gozo. National director Fr Alfred Scerri, OFM Cap, celebrated Mass, assisted by Guardian Fr Carm Dimech, OFM Cap, and Fr Cornelius Bonello, OFM Cap. After a short coffee break, Canon George Bezzina delivered a talk on the virtues Christians ought to observe. The retreat came to an end with a dinner at the friary.