On Gozo Day (28th October 2010) the activities organised by the Circolo Gozitano opened with a Holy Mass, officiated by His Lordship Mons Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo and His Lordship Archbishop Giuseppi Mercieca Archbishop Emeritus and assisted by Rev George Bezzina in St. James Church, Victoria.
After the Mass Dr. Joseph Ellis accompanied by members of the Circolo Gozitano laid a bouquet of flowers at the foot of the Saverio Cassar monument, in Independence Square .
Acting President H.E. Anton Tabone was amongst the congregation during Mass.
Gozo day commemorates the day when Gozo was liberated from the French occupation, as a result of which for a 22 month period Gozo experienced a period of autonomous under the leadership of Archpriest Saverio Cassar