The feast of Our Lady of Graces was celebrated by the Capuchin Friars in Victoria last Sunday. Bishop George Bugeja, OFM, led a pontifical concelebrated Mass in the morning with the participation of the Fjur t’Assisi choir, under the direction of Marita Zammit Cassar. The traditional pilgrimage, held annually for the past 16 years, with the effigy of Our Lady of Graces left Ta’ Pinu church accompanied by the bicycles and motorcycles. On arrival at the sanctuary Fr Guardian Joe Buttigieg, OFM Cap. (pictured), recited prayers, blessed the participants and presented them with mementos. Nadur archpriest Jimmy Xerri celebrated an evening Mass, followed by the procession with the statue of Our Lady led by Fr Massimo Buttigieg, accompanied by the Leone Band of Victoria. Soprano Ruth Portelli sang the Ave Maria at the end of the procession.