The Ministry for Gozo in a statement has said that, together with all Gozitans, they welcome the important appointment for Mgr. Bishop Mario Grech within the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican.
“This is a well deserved appointment and is an honour for him, for his family and for our country, especially for us in Gozo,” the Minister for Gozo Dr Justyne Caruana said.
Dr Caruana added that “as a public figure I have always found a strong sense of duty and cooperation in Monsignor Grech, while working together mostly in projects of social work in aid of vulnerable people.”
“This led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding two years ago between the Ministry and the Gozo Curia to work together on projects in aid of Gozo, particularly the individuals and families that most needed support and protection.”
Minister Caruana thanked Bishop Grech for the 14 years of service as head of the diocese, auguring that the cooperation between the Ministry and the Diocese continues with the successor of Bishop Grech.
Photograph: MGOZ/Terry Camilleri