New priest from St George’s after 15 years

Fr Samuel Aquilina marks milestone

Newly ordained priest Fr Samuel Aquilina − the first priest from St George’s parish, Victoria, in 15 years − this week celebrated a solemn thanksgiving mass on Sunday, July 12, during the festivities in honour of St George, the patron saint of Gozo.

The last Prima Messa was celebrated in St George’s 15 years ago, on July 10, 2011, by Can. Simon Mario Cachia, now parish priest of Fontana.

Fr Aquilina was ordained earlier this year on May 22. Can. Cachia was ordained on May 28, 2011. 

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