A Gozo missionary movement donated over Lm500,000 to various missions last year. The Moviment “Missjunarju Gesu fil-Proxxmu” managed to raise an impressive Lm557,765 last year, of which Lm509,765 were donated to missions in Brazil, Kenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Pakistan and Tanzania.

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Sunday, 22nd January, was a memorable day for all Gozitans, and the Catholic Church. Mgr. Mario Grech Parish Priest of Kercem became the eighth bishop of the Gozo Diocese in an emotional ceremony that was presided over by Bishop Mgr. Nikol G. Cauchi.

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On November 26, 2005, the Gozo Curia issued a statement confirming the news that the Vatican had chosen Mgr. Mario Grech, Parish Priest of Kercem, as successor of Bishop Mgr. Nicholas J. Cauchi, who has led the diocese of Gozo since 1972. On that day a representative of the Apostolic Nuncio in Malta presented Mgr. Grech with a document confirming his appointment in the presence of outgoing Bishop Cauchi. During the ceremony Mgr. Grech thanked God for his call and Pope Benedict XVl for the trust he had shown in him. He also thanked Bishop Cauchi for his service to the people of Gozo. Mgr. Mario Grech started his priestly formation at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Gozo in 1977 and was ordered as a priest in 1981. He then continued his studies at the Lateran University, where he obtained the Licentiate ‘utroque iure’. He continued his studies at the Pontifical University of St Thomas obtaining a Doctorate in Canon Law .

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Christmas 2005

The Christmas set of postage stamps that Maltapost plc is issuing this year is an exceptionally beautiful set, which allows one to admire the artistic beauty that embellishes the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu in Gozo. The majesty and beauty of this magnificent temple are augmented and shown at their best when along with the white brightness of the Maltese stone we find a mixture of colours of mosaic pictures that give an account of the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These mosaics were manufactured by the Company of Ferrari e Bacci of Pietra Santa, Italy.

Xlendi Bay Xlendi Bay is three kilometres away from Victoria on the southwest side of Gozo. This beautiful inlet with a sandy beach ideal as a swimming spot for both young and old. For many years this bay used to be a fishing village, but recently it has been transformed into a tourist attraction. As a tourist resort it is equipped with several tourist-oriented amenities, such as, bars, restaurants, holiday flats and hotels. Xlendi Bay is one of the prettiest places on the island. Its inky blue sea, the cloudless turquoise sky and majestic cliffs makes this place a must for tourists to visit.

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On September 3, 1939, England and France declared war on Germany. On June 10, 1940, Italy sided with Germany, and all of a sudden, Malta was in the forefront of war, just 60 miles away from enemy lands. Early next morning, the first air-raid was announced by the wailing sirens, the Italians attacked Malta. Several families became homeless, a few people were killed, more injured. The three Maltese gladiators, ‘Faith’, ‘Hope’, and ‘Charity’ (our fighters nick-named) although overworked went up into the sky to frighten enemy bombers.

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Marsalforn bay is situated between the villages of Zebbug and Xaghra. Only half an hour walk from Victoria or six minutes by bus. On the way to Marsalforn, on the left hand side there is a characteristic hill know as il-“Merzuq”. From bygone times, people erroneously believed that this hill, because of its shape, once was a volcano. On top of this hill in 1901 a huge wooden cross was erected. Later it was replaced by a stone statue and recently by another statue of Christ Our Saviour.

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Il-Banca Giuratale or The Town Hall-Victoria-Gozo.

 At the foot of the Cittadella (Castle Hill) there is Victoria’s Main Square, “It-Tokk”, today renamed Independence Square. At one end of this square, just opposite St. James Church there is a semi-circular baroque structure, “Il-Banca Giuratale”.

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