Xaghra Parish » Gallery » Festa 2008 » 02 SEP 08 35th ANNIVERSARY CROWNING OF STATUE MASS

On 2 September 1973, the then Bishop of Gozo, H.L. Mgr Nicholas J Cauchi, put a gold crown with precious stones on the head of the statue of Maria Bambina in Xaghra. Thirty five years later, on the exact date, he was the principal Celebrant at Pontifical High Mass with the Xaghra Collegiate Chapter and Clergy concelebrating. Missa San Antonio composed by the late Maestro di Capella, Mro Nazzareno Refalo, was sung. Orchestra, soloists and Choir Maria Bambina were under the direction of Mro Refalo's grandson, Mr Ronald Camilleri. Mr Louis Bajada was Mass animator. After Mass, His Lordship blessed the Chapel of Our Lady of Mt Carmel which was recently renovated.

I7 Restored painting in Chapel cupola
I8 Archpriests explains restoration works being undertaken
I9 Bishop reciting Blessing prayers
J1 Blessing new and restored works
J2 Decorations on altar
J2 Temporary exhibition of restored candlesticks and painting of Bishop Ruzar Farrugia
J3 Bishop on way back to Sacristy
J4 return to sacristy

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