On the 21st July, we gathered at 4:00pm for our second day of our Provincial Chapter. Fr Jeffrey Scheeler commenced our gathering with a prayer and was followed by the Roll Call and the reading of the minutes. The minutes were approved by a show of hands. The secretary read out the letters to be sent in reply to the greetings received and read our yesterday.
The General Visitator read out his report to the Province. No interventions were made after and so, at 5:10pm, we had a coffee break. We resumed our work at 5:30pm. Br Walter outlined the electoral process and we invoked the Holy Spirit through the hymn Veni Creator. We then gradually elected the new Provincial Administration in a process that lasted three hours. The following officials elected were:
As Minister Provincial, Fr Anthony Chircop.
As Vicar Provincial, Fr Marcello Ghirlando.
As Provincial Definitors: Fr Martin Coleiro, Fr Ramon Farrugia, Fr Stephen Magro, Br Loreto Zerafa.
We closed the elections by thanking God through the chant of the Te Deum.
The new Minister Provincial, Fr Anthony Chircop, presided Vespers (8:45pm).
We closed the day with refreshments, which commenced at 9:00pm.
Whilst thanking the outgoing Fr Provincial, Richard Stanley Grech, the Vicar Provincial and the outgoing Provincial Definitors for their sterling work, we wish the New Provincial, Fr Anthony Chircop, the new Vicar Provincial and his new Provincial Definitors every Blessing of the Lord and the Blessing of our Father, St Francis, to continue striving to nourish the Franciscan Spirit.
Peter Darmanin ofs and Pauline Darmanin ofs
Franciscan Fraternity,
Sacro Cuor, Franciscan Parish,
Sliema, Malta
Heartfelt congratulations to all d newly elected 🤗🤗🤗!!! God bless u all, keep His hand upon u and surround u with His love 🙏💖🙏💖!!! May He always protect and guide u🙏🙏🙏!!!
To the newly elected administration:
May God bless you with holy wisdom
and peace. Best Wishes.
Edward Zammit ofm
94, Murrah Street
Bermagui NSW 2546
Australia