Xagħra basilica will be celebrating the feast of St Joseph on Sunday, May 2. Since this year is the Year of St Joseph, announced by Pope Francis to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St Joseph as patron of the universal Church, archpriest Carmelo Refalo is urging all parishioners to take part in the celebrations in honour of St Joseph.
On Saturday, eve of the feast, celebrations start with the hymn Akatistos at 6pm, followed by sung vespers lead by Mgr Refalo, together with the basilica Chapter and clergy at 6.30pm. Concelebrated Mass, led by vice parish priest Joseph Bajada at 7pm.