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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146510| Title: | Fr Joseph Diacono (1847-1924) : the misjudged pioneer |
| Authors: | Attard-Hili, Aaron |
| Keywords: | Diacono, Giuseppe, 1847-1924 Catholic Church -- Malta -- Clergy -- Biography Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart -- Malta Church architecture -- Malta -- Gozo |
| Issue Date: | 2024-09-01 |
| Publisher: | Allied Newspapers Ltd. |
| Citation: | Attard-Hili, A. (2024, Sept 1). Fr Joseph Diacono (1847-1924) : the misjudged pioneer. The Sunday Times, pp. 44,45. |
| Abstract: | Aaron Attard-Hili commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr Joseph Diacono, highlighting his diverse contributions as a priest, artist, and social reformer in Gozo. The article details his role as a pioneer in promoting crafts like lace-making and his founding of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to empower women and assist the poor. It also explores his architectural talents, specifically his work on the Xagħra parish church dome and the mother house of the Franciscan Sisters. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146510 |
| Appears in Collections: | Melitensia Works - ERCPPRChr |
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