MALTESE COMMUNITY IN ROME CELEBRATE FEAST OF ST. PAUL?S SHIPWRECK

Members of the Maltese Community in Rome met at the Church of San Lorenzo in Damaso, on Monday 12^th February 2001, to celebrate the feast of St Paul's Shipwreck.

Mgr. Charles Scicluna concelebrated Mass together with most Maltese members of the clergy in the Italian capital. This was followed by a reception. The congregation was led by H.E. the Ambassador, Dr Joseph Cassar.

During the homily Mgr. Scicluna mentioned the humility and saintly qualities of Dun Gorg Preca, who was born on the 12^th of February and who will be beatified by H.H. Pope John Paul II when visiting Malta in May.