The Diocesan Family Commission within the Diocese of Gozo once again organised the 42nd annual ‘Premju Qalb tad-Deheb’ Award Ceremony, which was held recently at the John Paul Institute (Cana Centre) in Victoria.

The President of Malta Dr George Abela, presented the award to the Zahra family from Victoria, who have been officially proclaimed as the recipient of this year’s award, in the presence of HE Bishop Mario Grech, MP’s Giovanna Debono and Justyne Caruana and the Archpriest of the Cathedral, as well as Dun Gorg Borg, who was for many years Director of the Cana Movement in Gozo, Kav Joe M Attard, as well as other distinguished guests and members of the Cana Movement and sponsors. Dr Grazio Grech read the message from the Minister for Gozo, Dr Anton Refalo, who had been unable to attend.

The evening included also some musical interludes by the Chorus Urbanus, under the direction of Dr John Galea.

Fr Anton Teuma, Director of the Diocesan Commission for the Family within the Diocese of Gozo delivered a welcoming speech. The Bishop in a message for the occasion said that in Gozo it is important to see that the family is the bastion of our society. He also gave thanks to Fr Anton Teuma and brothers Dun Anton and Dun Gorg Borg for the work that they carry out with engaged couples and families.

The Kav Notary Dr. Paul G. Pisani Chairman of the Election Board read the final report and announced the winning family, following which President George Abela presented the Shield to the Zahra family. Gifts were also given by the Gozo Bishop, the Archpriest of the Cathedral and Mr. Noel Galea, secretary of the Board, as well as other gifts from private companies that sponsored the activity.

In his message President George Abela explained that this was the last time that he would be presiding over this event since his Presidency is to come to an end on the 4th of April.

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