On Friday, 17th June, Seminarian Matthew Bajada, who hails from the parish of Għarb, was ordained deacon by Mgr. Bishop George Frendo OP at the Gozo Cathedral. The ordination was well attended by several priests, members of the Seminary community, members of the Għarb parochial community, Matthew’s family and friends, and other laypeople.
The day before, Thursday 16th June, a prayer vigil was organised by the Seminary community at the Għarb parish church as a spiritual preparation. The meditations during the vigil were made by the Rector Can. Richard Farrugia and were taken from the Biblical passage of Luke 1:39-56. During the last part of the vigil, the Blessed Sacrament was exposed, and the ordinand Matthew made a public prayer in front of our Lord. This was followed by the Eucharistic Benediction. Finally, the vigil was concluded with a short message from the Għarb parish priest, Mgr Trevor Sultana.
