Ta’ Pinu Annual Pilgrimage

The Order of Malta organised its annual Pilgrimage to ta’ Pinu. It was attended by residents of various elderly homes and hospitals, including St Vincent de Paule, Gozo General Hospital, St Dominic’s Home and Dar l-Arka. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Mario Grech Conventual Chaplain Grand Cross, Mgr Lawrence Gatt Principal Chaplain Grand Cross, Rev George Vella, Rev Richard Farrugia and Rev Gerard Buhagiar. The Laudate Pueri Choir led by Rev George Frendo sang during Mass. Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly and Disabled Dr Justyne Caruana and Ex-minister for Gozo Anton Tabone also attended for this Mass.

After Mass, Our Lords the Sick were conveyed under police escort to Marsalforn where they had lunch at Villa Fiorita. Spiro Sillato and his band provided music during this lunch. The volunteer corps of the Order of Malta also offered their assistance including transport and first aid.