The official opening of the Jubilee of Mercy in the Diocese of Gozo took place on Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, at the Cathedral, by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech.
The Bishop had said that, even the church in Gozo can live this "extraordinary moment of grace and spiritual renewal."
"My appeal to the Church in Gozo at the beginning of this Jubilee is that during this year we forgive not just ourselves, but also others and make reconciliation – not just those in conflict, but even within families," said the Bishop.
During the Holy Year of Mercy, the Church in Gozo is to launch various initiatives, also in line with the Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2013-2016, to promote the works of mercy among the Christians of the diocese and give attention to the poor and needy.
The other two churches chosen by Bishop Grech in which to open the Holy Door of Mercy are the National Shrine of Our Lady of Ta 'Pinu, Gharb; and the Sanctuary of the Immaculate Conception, Qala.