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27 JUN 2008 THREE XAGHRA LADS THREE NEW DEACONS Finally the great day arrived for three lads Anthony Bajada, Joseph Curmi and Richard Nazzareno Farrugia, their families and the Xaghra Community at large. They were the three Gozitan seminarians and all from Xaghra to be ordained Deacons this year by H.L. Bishop Mario Grech at the Gozo Cathedral on Friday 27 June 2008 during Eucharistic Celebration starting at 6.00 p.m. Many members of the collegiate Chapter and clergy from Xaghra joined Monsignors and scores of priests in concelebrating with his Lordship. Among them were Mgr Carmelo Refalo, Xaghra Archpriest and Mgr Eucharistic Sultana Archpriest Emeritus of Xaghra. The Rector and the Deputy Rector of the Seminary, Fr Daniel Xerri and Fr Joseph Bajada, together with the Administrator Can George Farrugia, all three from Xaghra were there. From Rome came Fr Michael Curmi, brother of Joseph, one of the new deacons, who was ordained priest last year. And as befitting this special all Xaghra occasion, the singing was animated by the Choir Voci Angeliche of Xaghra directed by Mrs Grace Vella with its musical Director Mr Ronald Camilleri accompanying on the organ. They were joined by the Diocesan Youth Choir. And from Xaghra too came the ushers, Mr Tony and Mrs Doris Grech. Many of the front pews in the nave were taken up by the new Deacons; immediate families and relatives, some coming from as far away as Australia to be with their loved ones witnessing the event. Friends and people from Xaghra completely filled the Cathedral. We join the people of Xaghra in congratulating the three new deacons and share the joy of their families. God willing, this time next year, these young men will be going up to the altar to be ordained to the priesthood and start their ministry as commanded of them by the Lord.
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