Friday, September 3, 2010:
Ten years from Archpriest Emanuel Mercieca's death
A week ago, Friday 28 August 2010, was the tenth anniversary from the demise of Mgr Emanuel Mercieca, archpriest of St George’s Basilica between 1976 and 1986. Besides being the first archpriest of the new Collegiate of St George’s, Mgr Mercieca was the mastermind behind the development of the main parish of Gozo from the early fifties of the last century onwards.
Monday, August 30, 2010:
Work on Basilica Museum site resumes tomorrow
After an interruption of almost five months, work on the site of the new historical and cultural museum is resuming tomorrow, Tuesday 31 August 2010. Demolishing had started on April 7, 2010, but was suspended after difficulties arose concerning part of the property. This problem has been resolved and work on the Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria’s project can now resume at a fast pace.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010:
Malteser presents taillift vans
An entity which we are privileged to host as part of our parish structure is the Gozo Volunteers section of the Order of Malta. They have their quarters on the first floor of Dar Leħen il-Belt Victoria, or the parish domus curialis, at St George’s Square, Victoria. It is a service which the parish gladly offers to one of the most active charitable institutions in Europe, which also has deep roots in the history of our islands. One of the latest news which we would like to share with the readers of our parish website comes from Malteser, the German Ambulance Corps of the Order of Malta (SMOM), which recently donated two taillift minibuses to Gozo.
Sunday, August 15, 2010: Il-Belt Victoria's 175th edition out for Santa Marija weekend
The July-August 2010 special post-festa edition of the parish bimonthly Il-Belt Victoria is out, and it is being distributed in the parish households throughout this weekend, when Malta and Gozo are celebrating Santa Marija, the popular name for today’s Catholic solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady, the Marian mystery which is also the titular of Gozo’s Cathedral church.
Saturday, August 14, 2010:
Prof. Guido de Marco's demise saddens St George's community
Though it’s probably not the best time for breaking news or internet browsing, and most of Gozo is having a good rest at the seaside, these days of mid-August have brought along onebig sad news: the President emeritus of the Republic of Malta and old friend of St George’s Basilica, Prof. Guido de Marco, has passed away.He died yesterday, Thursday 12 August 2010, in the late afternoon, at the Mater Dei Hospital, at Tal-Qroqq, aged 79.That’s why this parish website, though having its deserved Summer rest, is compelled to hail a great man and friend.
Who said BBQs are only a great start for the festa period?St George’s festa is past by two weeks now, and we’re still partying!St George creates a festive atmosphere which makes us want to celebrate all year round.That’s what we’ve just done last Friday night, on the parish house rooftop: a BBQ of thanks to all actors who took part in this year’s Novena of St George and a fundrasing activity in support of the parish’s pastoral activity.
Ten days after the solemn festivities in honour of St George in Gozo’s capital, Victoria, this parish website presents a detailed report in Maltese language on the main events of the festa season, together with photos from the collection of Joseph J.P. Zammit.
Monday, July 26, 2010:
St George's feast: a foretaste of the heavenly liturgy
During the festive days of July, St George’s Basilica is always happy to welcome foreign visitors, who accept our invitation to participate in the liturgical and external celebrations in honour of our Patron saint.A detail which is often left unmentioned is the commercial profit generated by the main feast on the island, even in terms of lodging arrangements for our guests at hostels and other guesthouses in Gozo. The experience related to us by Don Stefano, Isabella, Michele and Marco, who by now have grown accustomed to leave their Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia every July to participate in all the events in Victoria, is the best “advertisement” St George’s festa could ever get!Their words are in Italian.
Thursday, July 22, 2010:
Honour to the Praiseworthy!
As Victoria returns to its normal pace after last week’s unique celebrations of the patronal feast of the island, in honour of St George, the titular and heavenly protector of Gozo’s oldest parish, this website proceeds with further uploads and comments.Big thanks to so many readers who have encouraged our work with their positive remarks on our guestbook or sent us emails.Those who wish to share their opinion about this year’s festa are more than welcome to write on this official website of St George’s Basilica.
Monday, July 19, 2010:
Video clips from St George's Festa 2010
Watch video clips from this year’s celebrations of St George’s titular feast inside the Urban Basilica in Victoria. Photos of all events are available on our Photo Galleries or on other albums linked to it. Further updates to be uploaded soon!
Friday, July 16, 2010:
Flowers for St George at the end of a great Triduum
The programme of celebrations on the second and third day of the Solemn Triduum was more or less similar to that of the first day. This in no way means that it was less overwhelming and less unique!
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