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Xagħra basilica will be celebrating the feast of St Joseph, tomorrow. Since this year is the 151st anniversary of the proclamation of St Joseph as patron of the

Xagħra basilica will be celebrating the feast of St Joseph on Sunday, May 2. Since this year is the Year of St Joseph, announced by Pope Francis to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St Joseph as patron of the universal Church, archpriest Carmelo Refalo is urging all parishioners to take part in the celebrations in honour of St Joseph. On Saturday, eve of the feast, celebrations start with the hymn Akatistos at 6pm, followed by sung vespers lead by Mgr Refalo, together with the basilica Chapter and clergy at 6.30pm. Concelebrated Mass, led by vice parish priest Joseph Baj...

Three days of solemn adoration of the Blessed Eucharist are being held at Xagħra basilica. The adoration started yesterday and continues today and tomorrow. Today, vespers will be sung at 6pm, followed by concelebrated Mass led by archpriest Carmelo Refalo at 6.30pm. Mgr Lawrenz Sciberras will deliver the sermon. After Mass the Te Deum will be sung. The Voci Angeliche choir will also take part. Tomorrow, New Year’s Day, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Masses will be celebrated at 6am, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and at 5 and 7.30pm. Vespers in Maltese will be sung at 4.15pm, followed by conce...