This weeks 9th of February edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: 1. On 22 January, Bishop Mario Grech of Grech celebrated the fourth anniversary of his Episcopal ordination at the Good Shepherd Chapel and Centre, Victoria. He thanked the Lord in a concelebrated mass with over sixty priests and, afterwards, he was hosted to dinner with all the priests by the volunteers of the Pastoral Centre. At the end, flanked by George and MariaStella, his father and mother, he cut … Read more…

This weeks 2nd of February edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: 1. It is an established tradition that the Gozo Bishop meets with persons who are involved in all media on the liturgical day of Saint Francis de Sales, 22th January. The programme of the meeting consisted in a concelebrated mass led by Gozo Bishop, Mgr. Mario Grech together with Mgr. Carmelo Scicluna and Can. Eddie Zammit at the … Read more…

This weeks 26th of January edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: 1. St. George’s Basilica was once again the venue for the 12th Edition of the annual Christmas Concert organized by Chorus Urbanus Productions, “Il-Kuncert tal-Milied 2009.” For his year’s concert, Chorus Urbanus was accompanied by the Island Brass Ensemble, composed of some of the best local musicians. This year’s concert assumed a different perspective in that the arrangement for brass and choir gave slightly modern interpretations to the … Read more…

This weeks 19th of January edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The story covered in this weeks issue is: Almost €40,000 was collected during a live show at It-Tokk Square, Victoria, as part of the annual fundraising marathon L-Istrina held on Boxing Day. President George Abela crossed over to Gozo on a helicopter to greet Gozitans and thank them for their donations. The Victoria Scout Group built a suspension bridge and a tower. People who climbed the tower and crossed the bridge gave … Read more…

This weeks 12th of January edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: 1. The Friends of the Crib, Gozo-Malta which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary, held its annual exhibition at the Gozo Ministry. The exhibition was officially inaugurated by Minister Giovanna Debono and blessed by Mgr. Mario Grech, Bishop for Gozo. Before the opening, Joseph Galea, president delivered a welcoming address. Around 90 cribs made out of terracotta, polystyrene, papier mache and other materials were on display. … Read more…

This weeks 22nd of December edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: Page 2. ‘Bethlehem f’ Ghajnsielem’ was officially opened by the Prime Minister Dr. Lawrence Gonzi. Mayor Francis Cauchi and project manager Franco Ciangura then accompanied the Prime Minister and Mrs. Kate Gonzi around the nativity village with the first stop was at the Inn where they had the opportunity to go on the rooftop to enjoy the panoramic views of ‘Ta Passi’ … Read more…

This weeks 15th of December edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: 1. A group of visitors from the Archdiocese of Rouen in Normandy, France, recently paid a visit to the Gozo Section of the National Archives to see the exhibition Herbs, Health, and Hospitals of Gozo Past. They showed a lot of interest on the herbal remedies of the past and expressed surprise that … Read more…

This weeks 8th of December edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: Page 9 1. The Victoria Local Council organised a Christmas Village in St George’s Square. The square was transformed into a Christmas village where typical wooden huts offered different items related to Christmas including a variety of Christmas decorations, cribs, crafts, cakes, traditional food, mulled wine, costume jewellery, and flower arrangements. Choirs singing Christmas carols, a band and a clarinet quartet animated the evenings. 2. … Read more…

This weeks 1st of December edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The story covered in this weeks issue is: The Church in Gozo joined the Catholic Church to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The occasion also marked the climax of the Eucharistic Congress that the Gozo Diocese celebrated during the past three weeks. In a very well organised manifestation that ran smoothly from beginning to end, about one hundred priests were joined by some fifteen hundred Gozitans in a walk … Read more…

This weeks 24th of November edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: 1. A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Santa Marija cemetery in Victoria to commemorate policemen who had passed away. Earlier, Mass was celebrated by the Police Chaplain, Mgr. Emanuel Curmi assisted by St. George’s Archpriest Mgr. Paul Cardona, at the cemetery chapel. After the ceremony Police Commissioner John Rizzo visited the newly-refurbished police station in Victoria. 2. The MS Prinsendam, belonging to Holland … Read more…

This weeks 17th of November edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: 1. The Qala International Folk Festival, fourth edition, organised by the Qala Local Council together with the Qala Menhir Folk Group came to a successful end. In this years edition, which lasted four days, two folk groups were invited from Slovakia and Greece. The Menhir Folk Group and other local groups also participated in the festival. A conference on local folklore took place during the festival weekend … Read more…

This weeks 10th of November edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here. Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link. The stories covered in this weeks issue are: Page 9 1. The General Assembly at the beginning of the social year for the Catholic Action Movement was held at its HQ in Victoria. Diocesan Ecclesiastical Assistant Mgr C. Hili spoke about St John M Vianney and led opening prayers. After Diocesan President Manuel Saiba gave a programmatic talk, young members from various parishes rendered a couple of songs. Bishop Mario Grech led a concelebrated Mass … Read more…