On the occasion of the 31st anniversary of his Episcopal ordination, Archbishop Joseph Mercieca will be celebrating a thanksgiving concelebrated Mass at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, today at 6.30 p.m.
A Curia circular encourages the offering of prayers for the Archbishop's needs and according to his intentions. It also encourages participation in the thanksgiving Mass.
Mgr. Mercieca was consecrated bishop on September 29, 1974. He became Archbishop of Malta on December 12, 1976.