Discussing RLQ matters during a handover meeting

Discussing Radju Leħen il-Qala, from left, outgoing archpriest Ignatius Borg and his successor Mgr Edward Xuereb along with radio administration members Ivan Cefai, Jacqueline Cefai and John Paul Cefai. Photo: Charles Spiteri

The appointment of a new archpriest brings around new beginnings as well as a sense of continuation for all parishes involved in such process. The same feeling is being felt in Qala right now as the whole community bids farewell and thanks Archpriest Fr Ignatius Borg for his dedication and hard work during his 7 years spent amongst us. At the same time we are welcoming the new Archpriest Mons. Dr Edward Xuereb as he takes over the spiritual responsibility of the Qala community.

As part of such transition, a series of handover meetings were held by both Archpriests throughout the 23-25 August with all committees and parish organisations. Radju Leħen il-Qala is one of such organizations with whom a handover meeting was held. During this meeting, the dynamics and overall organisation of our community radio station were explained to the new Archpriest. The radio schedules, 24/7 audio visual streaming services and this year’s 25th anniversary celebrations were amongst the themes discussed.

Archpriest Fr Ignatius Borg mentioned the importance that the community radio station has in Qala especially during this global pandemic. He also referred to the popularity of the radio station amongst the elderly and emigrants. On his part, Archpriest Mons. Dr Edward Xuereb recognised the importance of our community radio station and looks forward to find new ways how to connect with the Qala parishioners through Radju Leħen il-Qala.

25.08.2021

First Radio Interview with Archpriest-elect

On Thursday, August 19th, 2021 an introductory interview was held with Archpriest-elect Mons. Dr Edward Xuereb. During this interview the Qala community got to know better Mons. Xuereb – his childhood and upbringing, his vocation call to priest, the work that he carried out in the Diocese of Gozo as a priest and the call to serve the Lord as the new Archpriest of Qala. This was also Mons. Xuereb first visit to Radju Leħen il-Qala studios.

On behalf of Radju Leħen il-Qala, we welcome you in Qala Mons. Dr Edward Xuereb!

 

New appointments at Qala Parish

The Bishop of Gozo, Anton Teuma has appointed Mons. Edward Xuereb as the new archpriest of the parish of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph in our community. His Excellency also appointed Fr Michael Said as our new parish collaborator.

On behalf of Radju Leħen il-Qala we would like to thank Fr Ignatius Borg and Fr Noel Debono who have served the Qala community as archpriest and parish collaborator respectively for the past 7 years. Both have provided invaluable support to the Qala community and to all those that reached out for spiritual guidance and help. We wish Archpriest Borg all the best for the new mission assigned to him by our Bishop as Rector of the Community of the Good Shepherd, Victoria, and Director of the residence for priests within the same Pastoral Centre. We also congratulate Fr Noel as parish collaborator at Munxar parish.

Moreover, Radju Leħen il-Qala congratulates Fr Krystof Buttigieg from Qala who was appointed Parish Vicar in the Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zebbug, as well as assisting in the Catechetical Office in the Diocesan Curia. Fr Krystof returns back to Gozo after spending the past 10 years studying and doing pastoral work in Italy.

16.08.2021