RELIGION : DUN GORG PRECA

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Dun Gorg Preca was a remarkable individual who was raised to sainthood by Pope Benedict XVI in June 2007. In Malta he is best known for establishing the Society of Christian Doctrine, better known as M.U.S.E.U.M. He was born in Valletta on 12 February 1880 and died in St Venera on 26 July 1962. His road to sainthood was initiated in 1975, and he was declared Venerable in June 2000. He beatified on 9 May 2001 by Pope John Paul II during his second visit to Malta.




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• Blessed George Preca - An overview of Fr Preca's life and teachings, including voice clip and photo gallary.
• M.U.S.E.U.M. Nadur (Subien)
• MUSEUM - San Gwann
• Museum Bniet Siggiewi - Bniet Siggiewi Girls' Branch of the MUSEUM.
• MUSEUM San Giljan - Site dwar l-istorja u l-attivitajiet tas-Socjeta tal-MUSEUM f'San Giljan.
• Society of Christian Doctrine M.U.S.E.U.M. - Official website of the Catholic lay organization founded by the Venerable Rev. George Preca, dedicated to the teaching of catechism and formation in the faith.
• Xewkija Branch - Society of Christian Doctrine - Includes latest news for the male section, history, activities, publications, and information on founder Blessed George Preca.

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