Bishop CJ Scicluna
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The Rev Richard Bott, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, composed a very beautiful “Prayer for Putting on a Face Mask”. I am very pleased to share it at this time.
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Horrified at the tragic loss of religious and cultural heritage as we watch Notre Dame de Paris burning. Our prayers and support with the Archdiocese of Paris, with Paris, with France.
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“A faith that does not trouble us is a troubled faith. A faith that does not make us grow is a faith that needs to grow. A faith that does not raise questions is a faith that has to be questioned… A faith that does not shake us is a faith that needs to be shaken”. Pope Francis
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All persons in distress within Malta’s SAR zone should be rescued & their safety should always be guaranteed. Saving lives & ensuring their disembarkation at a safe place is a fundamental legal obligation and also a moral imperative that can in no way be negotiated or renounced.
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A heartfelt “Thank you” to all those who have kindly expressed their support and generously offered their prayers as I continue in my recovery. God bless! (Photo with Maltese Missionary in Chile, Fr Henry Balzan, and with Bishop +Celestino of Copiapó)
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Agradezco cordialmente a todas las personas que han colaborado en la realizacíon de la misión que el Santo Padre me ha confiado. Que Dios bendiga a todos!
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Affido la missione in Osorno che il Santo Padre Francesco ha affidato a me e a Mons Jordi Bertomeu all’intercessione di Nostra Sig.ra del Carmelo, Regina del Chile, e del Ven. Servo di Dio Francisco Valdés Subercaseaux, primo Vescovo di Osorno.
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Our silent prayer at the site of the assassination of Maltese journalist, wife and mother of three, Daphne Caruana Galizia, (+16 October 2017), is a prayer for her, for her loved ones, and for justice in truth.
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What a treat to discover that dolphins have paid a visit to Grand Harbour, Malta! Welcome!
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Malta was blessed in welcoming a group of 276 people shipwrecked on our shores in circa AD 60. Among them was a prisoner called Paul of Tarsus. The apostle of Jesus Christ brought us healing in body and spirit. Rome’s captive for Jesus set us Maltese free.
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As I begin my 5th year as Archbishop of Malta, please pray for me that I may be a humble servant and a faithful steward of the People of God.
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We forget the teaching & wisdom of the II Vatican Council to our peril! Vide: Presbyterorum Ordinis 16: “Indeed, [celibacy] is not demanded by the very nature of the priesthood, as is apparent from the practice of the early Church and from the traditions of the Eastern Churches”.
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We pray for the Holy Father, Pope Francis. May the Lord protect him and keep him!
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St Joseph, most chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, faithful steward and putative father of Jesus, patron of the Catholic Church, pray for us!
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The Italian Catholic Newspaper AVVENIRE (29 April 2020: front page; p.4) published the names and photos of 6 of the migrants who died in what is being called “The Easter Monday Tragedy”. The victims of our policies and of our indifference have names and faces too, like all of us.
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We pray that the visit of the Holy Father Pope Francis to Malta (2-3 April 2022) will be for us all a special blessing of mercy and healing.
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A heartfelt tribute to the memory of His Eminence Prospero Cardinal Grech OSA, who was called to the House of the Father on 30 December 2019. Our condolences to his relatives and to his confrères of the Augustinian Order. Requiescat in pace!
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Bless the LORD, my soul, and never forget any of his benefits (Psalm 103: 2). On my 60th Birthday, I remember with gratitude my beloved parents and my natural family, but also the great family of Faith in Jesus, the Church!
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Our solidarity and prayers with the Diocese of Nantes, France. The sight of the beautiful Cathedral in flames brings great sadness to us all. Who would want a thing of beauty and a Temple to the Lord of holiness and mercy to disappear in flames? Kyrie eleison!
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Good to be back home. Muchas gracias Chile! Grazzi Malta!
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Great shock and sadness at the brutal murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. An appeal for a unified resolve to promote true democracy. RIP.
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Salve Regina, Mater misericordiae: Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve! A blessed feast of the Assumption of Our Lady to all!
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As the Church in Malta has been doing for years, it will continue to offer its resources to welcome migrants in distress saved at sea. This is another test for our cherished humanity & traditional hospitality. Let us not fail it. “MALTA” means “safe haven”: our proud destiny!
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What a blessing to be able to welcome the Holy Father Pope Francis to the islands of Malta of 31 May 2020! May this Apostolic Journey strengthen our great tradition of hospitality to all people: Acts 28:1-10.
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Please pray for me. Thank you.
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Prayers for the eternal rest in the Lord’s merciful embrace for Fra Matthew Festing, former Grand Master of SMOM, who died today, 12 November 2021. Requiescat in pace!
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Congratulations and prayers for Roberta Metsola on her election as President of the European Parliament. God bless!
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The Church in Malta joins in the appeal of the Holy Father Pope Francis for prayers for the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who is very ill. We remember with fondness and gratitude Pope Benedict’s visit to our islands in 2010.
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We Maltese have started celebrating the Solemnity of the Shipwreck of Saint Paul on the Islands (10 February). All the 276 persons on the ship were saved and the Maltese showed them unusual kindness! (Acts 28:1-10). Viva San Pawl!
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“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. ... Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven” (Matthew 10:28;32). Four martyrdoms came to mind today: Arbp Romero; Fr Popieluszko; The 21 Lay Copts; Sr Mainetti
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Misión especial de la Santa Sede para luchar contra los abusos en México - Vatican News
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I join the thousands of Maltese and Gozitans in our prayers for the late Prince Philip, His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, expressing our heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family. May he Rest In Peace!
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An ugly monster looms to blight my country’s beauty. What mind demented greedy heartless soulless, could find in this true beauty and true solace?
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On the 35th Anniversary of my priestly ordination (11 July 1986), I repeat the prayer that St George Preca taught us: GRAZZI SINJUR ALLA; AHFIRLI SINJUR ALLA! (Lord God I thank thee; Lord God forgive me!)
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Right. And a future where every unborn child is accepted and is recognized with his/her right to live and grow into the person they’re meant to be.
I want to see a future where every child is accepted as they are and has the support to grow into the person they’re meant to be. That’s why this election is so important and so personal.
Please chip in:
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On Christmas Eve 1252, Saint Clare of Assisi was given the grace to follow Holy Mass “projected” on the wall of her cell. Because of this experience, Pope Pius XII declared her Patroness of Television in 1958. During this pandemic, most of us rely on television to follow Mass.
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The Bishops of Malta & Gozo invite all the faithful to join in prayer on the Solemn Feast of Pentecost which should have also marked the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to our islands. Let us pray for His Holiness Pope Francis, for the Church, for our country and for the world
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Passando per il Lungotevere ho notato questa pianta spontanea che è cresciuta tra le pietre grigie di granito. Ho pensato alla voglia di vivere (anche tra le tribolazioni); alla speranza (contra ogni voglia di disperazione); al coraggio di non mollare mai! È tempo di primavera!
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During the last days of Lent and during Holy Week, many families in Malta and Gozo put the Holy Cross on the balconies or in the windows of their homes: a blessing to all who pilgrim by and to those who need to stay inside.
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A tribute to Profs Oliver Friggieri, in our language. He made us proud to be Maltese. He was wise and meek. Requiescat in pace!
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The discovery of WW II shelters hewn in the limestone with beautiful images of Jesus and of Our Lady reminded me of Malta’s national poet Dun Karm who said that Mary’s name is everywhere writ on the rock: “F’kull naħa mwarrba tal-gżira tagħna, Hemm l-isem tiegħek fil-blat miktub”
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May the Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd, in His mercy, grant me the grace to be of service to the flock he entrusted to me in Malta. Thank you to all those who expressed their support on the 5th Anniversary of my ministry as Archbishop of Malta. Please pray for me.
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The light of the Risen Lord shines in the darkness and brings us the gift of hope! He is Risen! Truly Risen! Hallelujah!
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I join His Excellency the President of Malta in his heartfelt appeal for all and sundry to stop the uglification of our islands. Beauty is the result of harmony and respect. It has a value that is not measurable in price. It is the best tribute to the human spirit.
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60 years ago, on 30 May 1959, I was baptized at St Paul the Apostle (Maltese) Parish Church, Dundas, Toronto, Canada, by Fr Albert Vella OFM. My godparents were Calcedonio Scicluna (a paternal great uncle) and his daughter Anne Casha. I was baptized Charles Jude. Deo gratias!
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Ghannejt bil-kliem u b’hajtek; habbejt lill-proxxmu tieghek. Id-dahka helwa tieghek fakkritna fil-Mulej. Ghaziz Gorg Agius, Ghannej tal-Mulej, strieh fil-Hniena u l-Hena tal-Feddej!
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On Easter Sunday, at the end of Holy Mass, I imparted Eucharistic Benediction on the Islands of Malta and on our seas. May we choose wisely and never lose our humanity as we protect and take care of ourselves, our loved ones, of the most vulnerable on land and sea.
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Using masks is helpful and necessary at this time of pandemic. Disposing of the masks in the countryside is not. Let us care for each other: we are all children of God. Let us care for the environment, God’s creation and gift.
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This is shocking news. What has happened to our basic human decency? Migrant worker allegedly dumped on side of road after construction site fall, police investigating - The Malta Independent
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Very sad indeed
Turkey's president has ordered that the renowned 700-year-old Chora Church -- currently a museum -- be turned into a mosque.
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A meeting of two shepherds, +Charles and Joseph, after Sunday Mass, outside the Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, Dingli Cliffs,
#Malta
, 30 August 2020.
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On Monday 23 October 2017 at 3pm at Bidnija Church, I will celebrate Mass for Daphne Caruana Galizia. Please join in a silent prayer. RIP
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On the feast day of St Peter Claver (1580-1654), friend of slaves and of the poor, we pray that a humanitarian solution is found for the 27 persons saved by the tanker Maersk Etienne on 5 August 2020 and still waiting to disembark at a place of safety.
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Congratulations and prayers for His Eminence Mario Cardinal Grech, created Cardinal of the Diaconia of Saints Cosmas and Damien by His Holiness Pope Francis on Saturday 28 November 2020.
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My message to the Medical Staff of Mater Dei Hospital, Malta, expressing gratitude and support and promising our prayers in these difficult and challenging times of the Covid-19 Pandemic:
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On behalf of the Archdiocese of Malta I would to congratulate His Lordship Bishop Mario Grech for his appointment by Pope Francis as ProSecretary General of the Synod of Bishops. May the Holy Spirit guide him in this important new mission.
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As we start Holy Week during this difficult time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I join a number of NGOs & the Church’s Migrants Commission, JRS, Justice & Peace Commission in an appeal to the MT Authorities to drop terrorism charges against the El Hiblu teens.
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Cover-up of sexual abuse is as ‘egregious’ as the abuse itself – Archbishop - The Malta Independent
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Today, more than ever, the words of the Holy Father Francis are relevant and compelling. Lord have mercy!
I decided to display this life jacket,"crucified",to remind everyone of the essential commitment to save every human life, because the life of every person is precious in the eyes of God. The Lord will hold us to account for this at the moment of judgment.
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As we remember our departed brothers and sisters on All Souls, we pray that we all share in the Lord’s Mercy that extends beyond time and space. At Addolorata Cemetery I also prayed at the grave of migrants drowned at sea & at the grave of Guze Ellul Mercer. Requiescant in pace!
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The Church dissociates itself from views expressed by Fr David Muscat. Ideologies that sow hatred and discrimination on the basis of race or culture are contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Anybody who has the best interests and and the civil liberties of “future generations” truly at heart will promote a culture of life and responsible love where the rights of the unborn are promoted and protected.
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We pray for Mons Philip Calleja (1928-2022), a priest of the Archdiocese of Malta, who was called to the Father’s House in the early hours of 16 August 2022. He was truly a brother to our migrants: MIGRANTIUM FRATER! May he Rest In Peace!
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A blessed Christmas to all! Il-Milied it-Tajjeb lil kulhadd! Buon Natale a tutti! Feliz Navidad a todos! Christus natus est nobis! Hallelujah!
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The images of the shepherd at the door or gate of the sheepfold help me realize that when Jesus says “I am the door” (John 10:7;9), he is also telling us that He is the one securing us, His flock, personally & directly. May we who are called to be shepherds learn to follow Him!
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Push Back (Refoulement) is never the answer in whatever circumstances. But EU SOLIDARITY is not a fancy slogan or hollow concept. Countries on the Mediterranean, like Malta, need help from other EU members with the relocation of migrants they receive. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
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Our prayers are with the Holy Father Francis on the eighth anniversary of his election. May the Lord keep him and protect him.
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At Morning Prayer today, the Feast of the Trasfiguration, a radiant cloud over the sea greeted me. It reminded me of the voice of the Father: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him” (Matt. 17:5).
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We commend our beloved Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (1927-2022) to the mercy of the Good Shepherd, in gratitude for a life spent for the Church in humble, wise and good humored service. Requiescat in pace!
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I appeal to all parishes, religious congregations and all Catholic groups and societies to consider “adopting” one or more of these kids by guaranteeing their funding, if need be.
No room at the inn - 22 children are facing eviction from Malta
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Ealier today, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, I celebrated Mass in the Basilica dedicated to Her in Valletta, Malta, and was also a happy witness to the start of the Solemn Procession in the evening. Our Lady, Flower and Beauty of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
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PO 16: “This holy synod, while it commends ecclesiastical celibacy, in no way intends to alter that different discipline which legitimately flourishes in the Eastern Churches. It exhorts all those who have received the priesthood and marriage to persevere in their holy vocation”.
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Pope Francis has established 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home.
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I read that today, 26 August 2019, is International Dog Day. Just in case, her is a recent photo of CHUPPY, a good-natured 2 year-old Yorkshire Terrier who is such fun to have around!
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Pope’s 1st international trip of 2022 will be to Malta
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Thank Goodness!
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Un cordial saludo al nuevo Arzobispo de Santiago de Chile: que el Señor haga de Monseñor Celestino Aós una imagen viva del Buen Pastor, para el querido pueblo de Dios que peregrina en la arquidiócesis.
AHORA: Monseñor Celestino Aós Braco es nombrado por el Papa Francisco
@pontifex_es
como nuevo Arzobispo de Santiago. Revisa los detalles de su nombramiento aquí 👉
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Ghar Lapsi (literally “Cave of the Ascension”),
#Malta
: a wonderful spot, with clear blue and torquoise seas, very popular with the people of Siggiewi.
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The beautiful dawn on this September 8th reminded me that the Liturgy of the Church celebrates the Nativity of Our Lady as the dawn (“lucens aurora”) of our salvation that we received through her son, Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness (“Sol Iustitiae”).
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Our prayers are with His Holiness Pope Francis on his 80th Birthday. Ad multos annos vivat! Auguri
@Pontifex
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The deep rooted tradition of Maltese families to put up small statues of the Golgotha in their homes takes on a poignant significance this Lent and Holy Week as our people are asked to follow the Sacred Liturgies through the social media and pray at home.
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Te Deum laudamus! We thank the Lord of Mercies for the gift of 4 new priests! Please pray for vocations to the priesthood!
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I fully support the Joint NGO Statement. Difficult situations should elicit the best in us. The first thought for humans in distress is that they are human beings. Closed doors; closed ports; closed hearts: very sad indeed.
Joint NGO statement on the
@MaltaGov
decision to close
#Malta
ports to
#NGO
#rescue
ships. The consequences of this measure are potentially fatal, as the vessels will no longer be able to continue saving lives in the
#MediterraneanSea
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A ”cross” in the Malta evening sky: 2 November 2018
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Our prayers for Pope Francis on the 11th Anniversary of his Election as Successor of Peter, Bishop of Rome, Supreme Pontiff. Ad multos annos!
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It was with great joy that I ordained 4 men to the Order of Deacon on Saturday 27 June 2020 at the Parish Church of St Catherine of Alexandria, Zejtun, MT. Two of the new deacons hail from the Zejtun Parish; another deacon comes from Hamrun and the fourth is a Franciscan Capuchin
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Our young, generally unsung, heroes who spent a Saturday summer morning cleaning our beautiful seas are a sign of hope and an example of a civic spirit! Kudos! Well done!
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