Fr. Benjamin (Carmelo) Galea O.F.M. from Valletta (ex Provincial Definitor, ex Provincial Bursar, ex Guardian and founder of Porziuncola Retreat House, Bahar ic-Caghaq), has passed away early this morning 18 th Aprl 2013 at Mater Dei Hospital, Tal-Qroqq, Msida. He was 96 years old, the oldest friar of our Province. Tomorrow a concelebrated mass preasente cadavere will be held at 9.30 am at St. Francis’ Church, Hamrun. The internment will be held at the Addolorata cemetry. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. R.I.P.