The Capuchin provincial community celebrated the 80th anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, Fra Baskal, with a concelebrated Mass led by minister provincial Martin Micallef.
Fra Baskal, his baptismal name Salvu, was born in Żebbuġ, Gozo, on February 10, 1869. He joined the Capuchin Friars on Christmas Eve of 1890.
He spent almost all his life serving the sick friars, looking after the sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces and begging for alms for the sanctuary, which is situated on the road to Marsalforn.
The celebration ended with a prayer for Fra Baskal’s beatification in the crypt, where he is buried. Gozo Bishop Mario Grech was also present.