Curia confirms decision to cancel Zejtun feast

The Church authorities have confirmed their decision to cancel the feast of Zejtun following the death of Archpriest Fr Eric Overend. The decision follows a request by Banda Beland, Banda Żejtun, l-Għaqda tan-Nar and l-Għaqda tal-Armar to the Curia for the feast to be held as usual. Their request followed a proposal by the Church authorities through parish administrator Fr Gino Cauchi for a feast with reduced activities. The proposal was made after the Archbishop was requested to reconsider his decision to cancel the feast and he accepted. Following the organisations insistence for a full blown festa, the Church authorities decided to cancel all celebrations.