This weeks March 8th 2011 edition of The Maltese Herald Gozo section is now available for download by clicking here [1]
Previous editions are also available by clicking on this link [2].
The stories covered in this weeks issue are:
1. A commemorative book comprising all the articles written in The Times and The Sunday Times by the late Bishop Nikol Cauchi entitled Bishop Cauchi – Articles and Pictures, was launched on Thursday, March 3, at the Curia in Victoria. The soiree was introduced by Vicar General Mgr Giovanni Bosco Gauci, who said Mgr Cauchi was and still is an inspiration to all those who knew him during his life. He said that through this book they could also remember him through his writings. Fr Jimmy Xerri, Mgr Cauchi’s private secretary for eight years, said the late bishop firmly believed in the resemblance of man and God and the importance of each and every individual.
A documentary by Alvin Scicluna was also shown, featuring excerpts of interviews carried out with the bishop.
The documentary ended with a message from the bishop to Gozitans – to forever embrace Christian values. Gozo Bishop Mario Grech and The Sunday Times editor Steve Mallia, who compiled the book, also addressed the guests. One of Mgr Cauchi’s brothers, Canon Achilles, and his two sisters Terezina and Gemma , cousins and other relatives were also present. Among other guests were the late Bishop’s private secretary for 19 years, Fr Renato Borg of Sannat, Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono; Parliamentary Secretary Chris Said; former Speaker Anton Tabone; and Frederick Azzopardi, parliamentary assistant.
Bishop Cauchi -Articles and Pictures is published by the Bishop Nikol Cauchi Foundation, which aims to promote dialogue through socio-cultural and religious activities.
All proceeds from the book will go to the foundation. The book, at a special introductory price of €20, can be ordered from Fr Renato Borg at the Gozo Curia on tel. 2155 1211 or e-mail borgrenato@yahoo.com [3].
2. The Pro Sanctitate Movement in Gozo marked the late Bishop Nikol Cauchi’s 82 birthday with a concelebrated Mass led by Bishop Mgr. Mario Grech, together Fr Eddie Zammit and Bishop’s Cauchi brother, Can. Achille Cauchi and a number of priests at the Good Shepherd church in Victoria on Wednesday March 2. The reading was read by Bishop’s Cauchi sister, Terezina Cauchi. Deacon John Meilak, read the gospel and the prayers.
Photo by Charles Spiteri shows Gozo Bishop Mario Grech addressing the guests at the commemorative launch of Bishop Nikol Cauchi’s book at the Curia in Victoria..