A few years ago I had the opportunity to make a painting of Sister Gemma Camilleri from Nadur, who was born in 1889 and died in 1973 and is buried in Victoria.

I recommend one reads the book by Mgr Joseph Bezzina about this holy nun. Everyone in Gozo knows about her dedication in praying for the sick although she was sick herself for many years. She prayed for those who went to speak to her, even though she was bedridden for most of the time.

How I wish the Catholic Church continues with the process to declare her a venerable.

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