Fr Raniero Cantalamessa OFM Cap, who is a preacher for the Pope, was in Gozo during the week 23rd May – 30th May. He led various conferences for members of the clergy and the religious orders, for consecrated people and for lay people involved pastoral work. He also led a retreat for members of religious orders.
On his first day in Gozo, 23rd May, he led a conference in the hall of the Major Seminary. The theme was: Spreading the Scipture led by the Holy Spirit. Mgr Aldo Cavalli, Apostolic Nuncio for Malta, and Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, attended the conference, together with members of the clergy and the religious orders, and a number lay people who are involved in pastoral work.
Fr Hayden Williams OFM Cap delivered the introductory speech while the Bishop of Gozo rounded up the conference. The meeting ended with the Eucharistic Blessing by the Papal Nuncio. The guests were then invited to refreshments. Later on, Fr Raniero, the Nunciate and the Bishop joined the Seminary community at dinner.
