Franciscan Provincial Richard Grech, OFM, presented two portrait paintings representing Bishop Joseph Bonello, OFM, and Bishop George Bugeja, OFM, both of Xagħra, by artist Paul Camilleri Cauchi to Xagħra archpriest Mgr Carmelo Refalo. The paintings will be added to the portrait gallery at the main sacristy of Xagħra Basilica.

The presentation took place at the Franciscan church in Għajnsielem.

Mgr Rafalo thanked the Franciscan community for the paintings and presented €3,000 on behalf of Xagħra parish towards the restoration of the Rabat Ta’ Giezu church ceiling that collapsed over the main altar a few days ago.

During the same event Andrew Muscat presented a St Anthony feast T-shirt on behalf of the Għaqda tal-Armar 13 ta’ Ġunju to Fr  Grech. The feast of St Anthony will be celebrated in Għajnsielem next Sunday after it has been postponed due to the general election held on June 3.

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