On Friday, 13th May, Deacon Matthew Bajada, who hails from the parish of Għarb, was ordained priest by the Bishop of Gozo, Mgr. Bishop Anton Teuma, at the Gozo Cathedral. The ordination was well attended by several priests, members of the Seminary community, members of Għarb Parish, Matthew’s family and friends, and other laypeople.
The day before, Thursday 12th May, a prayer vigil was organized at the Seminary as a spiritual preparation. The meditations during the vigil were made by the Rector Can. Richard Farrugia and were taken from the Gospel 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 Mgr Anton Teuma. Afterwards, the Eucharistic adoration continued during the night at the Seminary Chapel.
