The Gozo Branch of Nanniet Malta was inaugurated last Saturday during a Thanksgiving Mass, celebrated by the Bishop of Gozo, Mgr Mario Grech, at the Sannat Parish Church.

Special distinguished guests were present including the Acting Speaker of the House, Censu Galea who, with his wife, were greeted by the Bishop of Gozo.

Other distinguished guests were the President Emeritus Dr Fenech Adami, the Minister for Gozo, Dr Anton Refalo and MP Giovanna Debono, among others.

Philip Chircop, Founder “Nanniet Malta” addressed the congregation during the inauguration of Nanniet Malta’s new Branch in Gozo. Philip and Carmen Chircop, also met with the Gozo Bishop.

Grandparents Day in Malta was created on the 23rd of September 2013, by Philip M Chircop after obtaining, on this day, with the Distinguished Patronage of HE Dr George Abela, President of Malta.

The ‘Day’ is being established for the first time in Malta by “Nanniet (Grandparents) Malta,” an NGO founded by Philip Chircop, with the aim to instil in our siblings respect for our forefathers and to encourage them to look up to their Grandparents not only on this day, but throughout their lives.

‘Jum in-Nanniet’ (Grandparents Day) was celebrated for the first time this year, on Sunday, the 20th of October, when the Church celebrated Missions Sunday, also highlighting Grandparents’ Mission in the Maltese Family Life, and will continue to be celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of October, thereafter.

For more information please email on Nanniet.malta@gmail.com.

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