Around 300 children attended a diocesan celebration in honour of San Ġorġ Preca, founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine, at Għarb Basilica. The children were addressed by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech and Carmel Callus who represented the Superior General of the society. At the end of the celebration Mgr Grech and Għarb archpriest Mgr Trevor Sultana distributed the Miraculous Medal to those present. Mansy Cutajar, superior general of the female branch of the society, was also present. The feast of San Ġorġ Preca was celebrated on May 9.