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The Christmas novena is currently being held at the Gozo Cathedral with a daily different programme and with the participation of the parish children, particularly those preparing for Holy Communion and Confirmation.
On Wednesday, the last day of the novena, there will be a vigil of prayer organised by the parish youths.
On Christmas Eve, Gozo Bishop Anthony Teuma will lead Pontifical Vespers at the cathedral at 6pm.
There will be a Christmas Eve Mass at 9pm, while Mgr Teuma will lead concelebrated Mass at 11.30pm.
The cathedral choir, led by Mro Carmel P. Grech, and an orchestra directed by Mro Joseph Debrincat will take part. Mgr Teuma will again preside over the Christmas Day Pontifical Mass at 6pm.