Minister John Cortes yesterday evening represented the Chief Minister in Catalan Bay at a special Mass officiated by Bishop Charles to consecrate the church of Our Lady of Sorrows. The Bishop was joined by former Bishop of Gibraltar Ralph Heskett, Vicar General Paul Bear and other clergy at a moving ceremony where the Church and altar were consecrated.

The Mass was attended by a large part of the Catalan Bay community, supported by the Church’s Choir. The statue of Our Lady of Sorrows wore a new robe designed by resident Rose Robba.

Minister Cortes said: “It was a wonderful evening in La Caleta. The sense of community was palpable, as was the joy that after decades of waiting, the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows was at last consecrated by our new Bishop Charlie. It was an honour and a real pleasure to be there.”

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