• The apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes will be commemorated at the chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes in Mġarr today. The church will be open all day. A eucharistic adoration, including the recitation of the rosary, will be held at 4.30 p.m. followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Nikol Cauchi.

• A fundraising bazaar in aid of Carolina Cauchi Home will be held at Lourdes Home, Għajnsielem, today and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plants, toys, clothes, shoes, books, sweets, fabric and yarn, and home appliances and equipment will be on sale.

• Architect Edward Said will give a lecture in English on the subterranean dimension of the city of Valletta at the Gozo Ministry, St Francis Square, Victoria, on Friday at 6 p.m. Admission to the presentation is free, but donations to Din l-Art Ħelwa's restoration projects will be gratefully accepted.

• The Cana Movement will be organising marriage preparation courses for couples, starting on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Those interested can call 2155 6513 between 5.30 and 8 p.m. or apply at the Cana centre in Victoria.

• A penitential diocesan pilgrimage will take place on Friday at 6 p.m. starting from the entrance to the village of Żebbuġ and going to the parish church. Gozo Bishop Mario Grech will celebrate Mass at 6.30 p.m.

• Victoria council is holding a carnival photography competition. Entries should be submitted by February 24 at noon. Winners will be announced on March 12.

• The Way of the Cross will be held from Ta' Pinu Sanctuary to Għammar Hill on Sunday at 3.30 p.m.

cspiteri@timesofmalta.com

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