The applause, honour and praise where showered on the St Joseph Band as it proudly represented Ghajnsielem during a 4-Day trip in Sicily for the feast of St Paul in Palazzolo Acreide. Such were the comments of the 'Liberta' newspaper of Siracusa which featured a full page article related with this trip.  more

Old parish church consecration anniversary
(Tuesday, 30th June 2009)

Fr. Joe Cardona becomes a Canon
(Sunday, 28th June 2009)

Statistical information obtained by Ghajnsielem.com show that  crime in Ghajnsielem is among the lowest in Malta and Gozo. Crime has gone down by 25 per cent in four years, according to data. In fact the number of crime reports dropped to 79 in 2008 from 108 in 2005. Checkout the full statistics.   more

The Ghajnsielem Parish is currently distributing the 63rd issue of the 'Ghajnsielem' magazine. The publication features several interesting articles including Dun Karm's 60th ordination anniversary, the Archparish House, biography of Dun Pietru Pawl Ciantar, the parish diary and the bells project.  read online version

A bronze statuette discovered in Ghajnsielem in 1771 is currently on show at the Exhibition Hall of Heritage Malta's Area Office at the Cittadella, Victoria, Gozo. This statuette is being exhibited for the first time in Gozo since its discovery two hundred and thirty eight years ago.  more

Today Ghajnsielem celebrated the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally known as the feast of Corpus Christi. The 23 children who recently received the First Holy Communion took part in a short procession with the Blessed Sacrament around the main streets of Ghajnsielem.  more

The 2009 Gozo Auto Festival was held today at the Gozo Heliport grounds were dozens of Maltese and Gozitan modified cars, bikes and trucks were exhibited for the joy of all those present. Several motor clubs took part in this event.  more

This weekend, the Franciscan Fraternity is celebrating the Liturgical Feast of St Anthony, thus closing the official feast celebrations dedicated to this Saint. The church was impressively decorated for the occasion with activities starting on Friday morning and ending the following day.  more

As part of the plan to renovate and refurbishment the club's premises, the executive committee of St Joseph Band is proudly unveiling a number of exciting projects which include the upgrading of the main hall into a multi-purpose hall, the addition of a professional Snooker Hall and a new storage area.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. holds AGM
(Wednesday, 10th June 2009)

Seven thousand years of living history have been lost to the public as the Gozo Heritage museum in Ghajnsielem was forced to close its doors last week, with one former senior employee citing the inability of independent Gozitan attractions to compete with the low rates that Heritage Malta offers tour operators.  more

Cardinal Agnelo Gerardo Majella, Primate of Brazil who presided over the festivities marking the feast of St Paul in Munxar last week, visited Ghajnsielem. In a short but very symbolic ceremony, he inaugurated a course of catechises on the Beatitudes.  more

Ghajnsielem.com is bringing you a 360° Virtual Tour and another set of photos to experience what Leli Saliba (Bufajra) and his son see every morning with their eyes as work continues on the structural intervention works on the lantern of the dome of the Ghajnsielem Archparish Church.  more

Works on the replica model of the Old Parish Church are in advanced stage as Archpriest Emeritus Mons. Joseph Zerafa is aiming to finish this model by August of this year so that it will be available for display during the feast week. The next model in the pipeline is the Lourdes Chapel.  more

It was a special day for 23 girls and boys as they received their First Holy Communion last Sunday afternoon. They left the Old Parish church at 4.45pm and walked to the Ghajnsielem parish together. A mass was then concelebrated by Archpriest Can Frankie Bajada.  more

Structural intervention works on the lantern of the dome of the Ghajnsielem Archparish Church are well underway. The restoration is taking place after cracks started to develop on the upper part, leading to water leakage problems. Work is being carried out by local master mason Leli Saliba. The lantern will be rebuilt in the upcoming days.  more

The Ghajnsielem Primary school held a musical and cultural activity. The event was well attended by the parents who were keen to see their children taking part in the show. The event was led by Headmistress Ms. Pauline Grech. The event also included a party and bingo.  more

The Executive Committee today announced the details of a 4-Day trip in Sicily between the 28th of June and 1st of July 2009 for those who want to accompany the St Joseph Band. The band has been invited by UNESCO to take part in the feast of St Paul at Palazzolo Acreide in Siracusa. The price is €290 (Lm125).  more

The Ghajnsielem parish celebrated the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, better known in Maltese as 'San Guzepp Haddiem'. An orchestra, with the participation of Lauretana Choir accompanied the High Mass  which started at 5.00pm. The St Joseph band then accompanied the procession around the main streets.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. lost 0-2 to Victoria Hotspurs in the first semi-final of the G.F.A. Cup competition. It is the first time since 96/97 that the Blacks have not featured in a major cup final and the first time since 03/04 that Ghajnsielem have not made it to the final.  report

The St Joseph Band  has been invited by a UNESCO representative to take part in the feast of St Paul at Palazzolo Acreide, Siracusa in Scicily. This traditional and popular feast is celebrated between the June 27 to 29 in a very magnificent and unique way. Their patron is St. Paul.  more

Radju Lauretana will be on air again as from Saturday 23rd May for the feast of St Anthony of Padova. The schedule includes live coverage of all festivities live from St Anthony’s church. This will be complimented with other programmes. A good number of volunteers are once again doing their utmost in preparing top quality programmes. So remember to tune in on Saturday 23rd May at 6.45am.  schedule

The St Joseph Band is today launching a new website with a contemporary design which underpins the committee's strategy of giving modern identity to the society while preserving its core values. Designed by Kevin Cauchi, the new website offers a mixture of news, multimedia and historic information.  open website

The  Ghajnsielem Parish Church today concelebrated a thanksgiving mass in honour of Dun Karm Cassar who recently celebrated the sixtieth anniversary from his priesthood ordination. After the mass, several members of the congregation walked up the main aisle and one by one expressed their best wishes.  more

The Imperial Gozo Yacht Club inaugurated the 1st edition of the Mgarr Photo Exhibition which will remain open until Sunday 3rd of May. The event showcases photos of several subjects related to Mgarr Harbour. HSBC, represented by Paul Curmi is sponsoring the exhibition.  more
 

Ghajnsielem's Under/17s were moments away from being crowned champions of their category, when Nadur shocked them with a breakaway goal, to win the final match of the championship pool 1-0 and thus force a decider. It is worth noting that the match was witnessed by numerous Blacks supporters.  report

May the 1st is dedicated to St. Joseph the Worker, better known in Maltese as 'San Guzepp Haddiem'. St Joseph is also the patron of the Ghajnsielem Band Club. A mid-day mass held at the Ghajnsielem cemetery was dedicated to all bandsmen, members and benefactors of the St Joseph Club.  more

After completing the Ghajn tal-Hasselin and Arch Parish Church models, Archpriest Emeritus Mons. Joseph Zerafa is working on yet another replica model of an Ghajnsielem landmark... this time the historic Old Parish Church. Mons Zerafa is aiming to finish and display this model during the upcoming feast.  more

Sannat Lions have been crowned 1st division champions  in the last match of the league season. The Blacks were the runners-up in the title race  after an interesting seven-game winning streak late in the season. Meanwhile, Ghajnsielem F.C. beat Qala St. Joseph 2-1 in a quarter-final tie for the G.F.A. Cup.  more

As announced, the Imperial Gozo Yacht Club is organising the 1st edition of Mgarr photo exhibition on the 1st of till the 3rd of May. The event will showcase photos of any subject related to Mgarr Harbour, in general or particular aspects. The event is sponsored by HSBC.  more

Ghajnsielem started this match well and led Victoria Hotspurs through a 14th minute Joseph Attard goal. However, the Blacks were heavily defeated by the Reds who scored four goals. Sannat Lions will be crowned league champions with at least a draw in their last league match against S.K. Victoria Wanderers.  report

Ghajnsielem F.C. managed to obtain qualification to the quarter finals with two goals scored during the second half against Division II leaders Xewkija Tigers. The Blacks are now focusing their energies against Victoria Hotspurs this upcoming Sunday.  more

After the great success and incredible feedback of the nail-biting match between Ghajnsielem and Sannat, Radju Lauretana promises yet another live transmission on Sunday 19th April against Victoria Hotspurs before the transmission stops. The kick-off time is 4.00pm CET.  Up the Blacks!

The Imperial Gozo Yacht Club is organising the 1st edition of the Mgarr photo exhibition. The event will showcase photos of any subject related to Mgarr harbour, in general or particular aspects. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit thier photographs by no later than April 20th 2009.  more

Miracle Blacks
(Saturday, 11th April 2009)

A big crowd of Ghajnselmizi is expected to attend and support Ghajnsielem F.C. in the pivotal against Sannat Lions. The match will surely offer emotions, breath taking moments and hopefully a big sigh of relief at the end. And for the very first time, Radju Lauretana will be transmitting live from the Gozo Stadium.  more

Archpriest Fr. Frankie Bajada signed the contract for the three bigger bells from the set of eight which will crown the bell tower of our church. The contract was signed at the Cornille-Havard foundry in Villedieu les Poelles in Normandy, France, a city which very interestingly was founded by the Knights of Malta.  more

Ghajnsielem beat S.K. Victoria W. 4-0. This was an all important match, but all minor skirmishes compared to the battles that loom ahead. So the referee's final whistle signalled the end of the phoney war, and the first drumbeats of the real war.  more

Hundreds followed the solemn procession of Our Lady of Sorrow which went round the main streets of the village. The procession took the form of a pageant with various participants dressed up in period costumes to represent Biblical personalities. The St Joseph Band accompanied the procession with funeral marches.  more

As the Catholic world prepares for the Holy Week, this evening, Fr Joe Cardona delivered a spiritual message at the St Joseph Band Club. The meeting which also included a multimedia presentation was held at the Concert Hall and was well attended by several bandsmen and members.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. held a rally for the members, players and supporters as the team gears up for the final three matches of the season. The blacks are the main contenders to Sannat Lions for the title. Ghajnsielem FC's next league match will be this Saturday when they face S.K. Victoria Wanderers.  more

Several activities starting as early as next week have been announced to mark the Holy Week. These include re-enactments a devotional procession and several other spiritual activities. On Palm Sunday, the St Joseph Band will also inaugurate an artistic Holy Week Exhibition which will remain open until Easter.   more

Ghajnsielem F.C. were in no mood to drop any points in their relentless pursuit of leaders Sannat Lions. They dismissed a Qala side with three first half goals. The Blacks are now joint league leaders equal on points but all eyes are now on Sannat's rescheduled match against Nadur Youngsters this Tuesday.  more

After a decade of controversy and appeals from several NGO's, restoration works on the medieval Chapel of St. Cecilia has finally started. Partly dilapidated but still in its original form it is considered one of the best surviving examples of the un-aisled chapels that were once common in the Maltese Islands.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. grabbed three valuable points with a 3-0 win over Kercem Ajax that brought them level with S.K. Victoria Wanderers in second place only three points behind leaders Sannat Lions. Sarkis Goncalves scored twice while Alex Viana scored the other as the Blacks reeled off their fourth win on the trot.  match report  |  celebrations photos

Radju Lauretana is proud to announce an exciting new Easter Schedule with a large variety of programs. The mix includes religion, folklore, Ghajnsielem in World War II, revision of old articles from the Ghajnsielem Parish Magazine, interviews and several music programs targeted at different audiences.  more

Remarkable artistic works executed by participants attending for the spray painting course at the Wistin Camilleri Centre for Art and Crafts, are being exhibited to project the artistic talents and the standard achieved by students through this recently introduced course.  more

Football Beats, now a regular fixture in Radju Lauretana's schedule, is back - bigger and better than ever! Presenter Miguel thought it was getting a bit too quiet presenting the program by himself  so he will be teaming up with Erika for a program which promises live updates, features, interviews and more!  more

As the title race starts entering into its hottest stages, the Ghajnsielem F.C. committee organized a fund-raising event at the Club's premises. During the event which was well attended by the players and supporters, a sponsor was donated to the Club. Meanwhile the Blacks will be back in action next Sunday.  more

Radju Lauretana’s crew is preparing for the upcoming Easter Schedule which starts on Sunday 29th March. Test transmissions will be carried out on the 28th. Programs include the transmission of Lenten Talks, special live coverage of the Holy Week Celebrations, features, cultural programmes, music etc.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. kept up their challenge for league honours with a fine 2-0 win over Nadur Youngsters. Brian Meilak and Joseph Attard scored the goals in this hard fought match. The win meant that the Blacks kept pace with front runners Sannat Lions and second-placed S.K. Victoria Wanderers.  more

It was a special day for Samuel Grech who together with four other seminarians received the ministry of Lectorate at a special concelebrating presided by H.L. Mgr Mario Grech. The ceremony took place at the collegiate parish church of Nadur. They are now in their fifth year of formation at the Gozo seminary.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. moved up to third place at the end of two rounds of league play with a fine 4-3 win over Kercem Ajax. Alex Viana, who had missed a penalty early in the match, scored twice and Joseph Attard added two more for the Blacks. The Blacks are now just two points away from second place S. K. Victoria W.  more

For the second year running, the Ghajnsielem Primary School organized a colourful mix of dances, songs and custom competitions for the children. Although the show was held in the main hall due to the cold weather, the activity was well attended by the parents and several Ghajnslemizi.  more

The Ghajnsielem Drama Group staged 'L-Akbar Sigriet' written by Lino Grech to a full house at Lauretana Parish Centre both on Monday (eve of a Public Holiday) and today. The three-act play was directed by Anthony Buttigieg. The play centred around a priest and the secret of Confession.  more
 

As expected, the Musical Archive and the Refurbishment of the Committee room were high on the agenda as the St Joseph Band Club held its AGM. The outgoing committee was re-elected as none of the members were contested. more

After spending the whole morning dismantling the last remaining structures at 'Ta Passi' fields, dozens of volunteers organized a picnic together with their families in the open fields. Mayor Francis Cauchi said that the Local Council will soon submit an application to turn 'Ta Passi' fields into a permanent recreational park.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. put their recent disappointments behind them and fought back from two goals down to defeat Victoria Hotspurs 3-2. Alex Viana, with two goals, and Charles Mercieca scored for Ghajnsielem. The blacks are now standing third in the classification.  more

After almost four weeks of strong winds and heavy rain, the 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' organizers started to dismantle the wooden structures at 'Ta Passi' fields. The Ghajnsielem Local Council is providing a large warehouse to store these structures. The volunteers will be meeting again on Tuesday.  more

Family Saliba from Ghajnsielem was recently awarded the 'Familja Qalb tad-Deheb', sponsored by the Gozo Cana Movement. The award was presented by President Eddie Fenech Adami during an evening held at Hotel Ta' Ċenċ. Mayor Francis Cauchi also presented a commemorative gift to the family.  more

The Musical Archive and the Refurbishment of the Committee room will be high on the agenda as the St Joseph Band Club holds its annual AGM on Friday 13th February at 6.30pm. After electing the new committee for 2009/10, a series of initiatives to finance the costs of these projects will be unveiled. All members are urged to attend.

Ghajnsielem F.C. started the match well but then faded to their second defeat of the season. Both these defeats were heavy and both were suffered at the hand of the league leaders, Sannat Lions. With the win, Sannat soared three points clear of pursuers S.K. Victoria W. at the top of the first division table.  more

Archpriest Emeritus Mons. Joseph Zerafa completed the final touches on yet another replica model of an Ghajnsielem landmark... this time the "Ghajn tal-Hasselin".  The famous spring literally used to be the central meeting point of the first people that formed the Ghajnsielem community as we know it today.  more

A new set of 10 French Gothic style candleholders, were recently displayed for the first time in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament of the Ghajnsielem Parish Church to compliment the Holy Eucharist Tabernacle, also in gothic design. These candleholders were donated by Rev. Fr. Karm Cassar.  more

Ghajnsielem F.C. drew 1-1 in their 2nd round match against S.K. Victoria W. The draw was of little use to the two combatants, and suited Sannat Lions the most. Earlier in the afternoon, the Lions beat Nadur Youngsters 2-0 and stretched their lead over the Wanderers to 3 points.  more

The organizers of 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' organized a get-together for all volunteers, helpers and actors who gave a helping hand in making the nativity village at 'Ta Passi' a success. Over 300 volunteers were present for the event which was sponsored by the management of the Grand Hotel.  more

Radju Lauretana's has just ended its transmission as the Christmas schedule comes to an end. But broadcasting will resume on 29th March for the Easter. The Christmas Schedule included exclusive transmissions from Loreto, the Ursoline Sisters Crèche in Sliema and from the live crib at Ta Passi.  more

Over 100 people crowded 'Ta Cenc Hotel' for the annual Gala Dinner organized by Ghajnsielem F.C. for all tis players and supporters. During a short speech for the occasion, Club President Sammy Rapa honoured of all the present and past footballers who wore the Black and White strip.  more

 

All good things come to an end... and this was indeed the case at 'Ta Passi' fields after 4 weeks of animation and 3 months of voluntary work. It is calculated that approximately 55,000 visited the Nativity Village. Ghajnsielem.com is bringing you the last set of photos from 'Ta Passi' plus a short video clip.  more

Sunburst donated to Franciscan Fraternity
(Sunday, 4th January 2009)