The Phoenix Singers from Bournville, Birmingham, UK, took part in celebrations marking the 10th anniversary since the canonisation of St Ġorġ Preca which took place at the Vatican in June 2007. The 100-strong choir, invited by the John Paul II Foundation, animated Mass led by archpriest Frankie Bajada at Our Lady of Loreto Parish Church, Għajnsielem. After Mass, the choir, directed by James Llewelyn Jones, took part in a sacred music concert. At the end of the concert Fr Bajada presented Mro Jones with a token of appreciation.