Today, seminarian Gabriel Vella and deacon Rev. Andrew Grima made their solemn profession of faith and their vows of celibacy and obedience, at Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary. This was done in view of their diaconal and presbyteral ordination respectively. The day started with a pilgrimage by the Seminary community to the Sanctuary. On the way the rosary was recited, by meditating the joyous and the glorious mysteries. Afterward, mass was said by the Rector Can. Richard Farrugia in the old chapel at Ta’ Pinu. After the proclamation of the Gospel, Gabriel and Andrew did their profession and vows.
The presbyteral ordination of Andrew Grima, who hails from the parish of San Lawrenz, will take place on the 30th of April at Xewkija Parish Church. On the same day, Brother Etienne Gilson of the Franciscan Conventuals will also be ordained to priesthood. Gabriel Vella, who hails from the parish of The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady and St Joseph, in Qala, will be ordained deacon on the 18th of June at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Victoria.
