The 44th Congress of the Holy Name Society reached its peak this afternoon with a programme of various activities. A parade, in which the Victoria Scout Group and the St Joseph Band took part, left Apparition Square in the evening. The main square was packed with hundreds of parishioners from all over Gozo.

A variety of programme including mimes and religious music than followed. The highlight of the event was a concelebrated Mass led by Bishop Mario Grech with the participation of the Lauretana choir, under the direction of Lelio Spiteri.

The last time that Ghajnsielem hosted the Congress of the Holy Name Society was 14 years ago, back in 1993. This is because the Presidency of the Congress is rotated on a yearly basis between all the villages in Gozo.