Franciscan Provincial Chapter held at the Porziuncola Retreat House in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq began!

In the morning of the 12th of May 2014, H.E. Bishop Mario Grech delivered his presentation: How I see the local Church today (Kif nara l-Knisja lokali llum). Later on the bishop presided a concelebrated Mass of the Holy Spirit together with all the friars present at the Provincial Chapter.

In the afternoon, after the opening prayer, the Minister General’s message was read to the friars present at the chapter followed by the messages sent by the English Speaking Conference of the Order of the Friars Minor and the Poor Clares. Then the Minister Provincial, Fr. Sandro Overend ofm read his report followed by clarifications and discussions. Evening prayers concluded the first day of the chapter.