The Sovereign Military Order of Malta organised its annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Ta’Pinua. A large group of patients and residents from various hospitals and homes were invited by the Knights of Malta for this activity.

The Chancellor of the Maltese Association of the Order (MASMOM) Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata led the Members of the Order of Malta and the Volunteer Corps.

Mass was celebrated by the Auxiliary Bishop Mgr Charles Scicluna Conventual Chaplain Grand Cross, the Principal Chaplain of MASMOM Mgr Lawrence Gatt, Canon Carmel Busuttil, Fr Marcel Portelli missionary in Peru and other priests who participated in the SMOM Lourdes Pilgrimage, including Canon Joseph Sultana and Fr George Vella.

The Laudate Pueri Choir led by Canon George Frendo and Fr Joseph Mercieca also sang during Holy Mass.

The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo, attended the pilgrimage.

After the Mass, the sick and elderly attended lunch at Villa Fiorita in Marsalforn.

Photograph: Charles Spiteri

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