The newly ordained deacon is Fra Ryan Dalli, 34, from Ħaż-Żabbar. He joined the Capuchin Friars Minor in 2013 and has spent the past years preparing for this important step through prayer, study, and pastoral work.
During the ordination, Archbishop Charles Scicluna reflected on the significance of Fra Ryan being ordained on the feast of Saints Philip and James. He reminded him that the first mission of every disciple is to be with Jesus and to belong to Him.
Archbishop Scicluna encouraged the new deacon to lead others to Christ.
As a Capuchin Franciscan, the Archbishop urged Fra Ryan not to forget his roots:
“Do not forget the roots of your calling, which is above all a call to serve the poor in a preferential way. Your ministry is not something you create yourself, but it is the fruit of obedience to your legitimate superiors and to the bishop wherever you are sent. May your service be a humble one, yet one through which many become rich through the mercy and grace of the Lord. Let your service be the fruit of pure love — not possessive, greedy, or jealous love, but a love that brings to everyone who meets you a spark from the merciful heart of Jesus.”
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She is currently head of St Ignatius College Prof Edward de Bono Ħandaq Middle School, and has previously led St Benedict College Safi Primary and served as assistant head at Għaxaq Primary.