The funeral programme of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca follows:

9am to noon - the Archbishop's body will lie in state until noon at the Oratory of St John's CoCathedral.

3.15-3.30pm - Guests will start to arrive at the Cathedral.

3.30pm - The Cathedral's main door will open to welcome the people.

3.45pm - Archbishop Charles Scicluna arrives.

3.50pm - The Prime Minister's representatives arrives.

3.55pm - President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca arrives.

4pm - Mass praesente cadavere led by Archbishop Scicluna.

5.15pm - The funeral cortege leaves the Cathedral on foot passing through St John's and Republic streets to City Gate.

The funeral will then head to Mdina for a private burial at the Mdina Cathedral.

 

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