New book on Auxiliary Bishop Annetto Depasquale
Annetto Depasquale: Wirt Għażiż tal-Knisja f’Malta is a new book edited by Mgr Anton Gouder and Fr Kevin Schembri on the 10th anniversary of the death of Bishop Depasquale (1938-2011). The title of the publication is not simply a caption; indeed, it is the message that clearly emerged from the testimonies of several people who knew him closely. Depasquale not only worked hard all his life for the good of the Church in Malta, but the Church in Malta, after his death, still enjoys much of what he has contributed. Published in hardback by Klabb Kotba Maltin, the book features almost 300 pages and is divided into three main sections. The first two sections present a detailed biographical profile and the experiences of 24 persons who knew him closely in different settings. The third part contains a number of interviews and articles by Depasquale, notes of his speeches and his personal points from the retreat in preparation of his Episcopal Ordination. Former auxiliary bishop Annetto Depasquale (left) with former archbishop the late Joseph Mercieca. This volume with its 80 colour photographs sheds light on many of Dun Annett’s qualities: he was humane and very gentle; loved his family...