Father Charlie’s ordination ceremony attended by over 3,000
Photos by Johnny Bugeja
Monsignor Charles Azzopardi was ordained as Bishop of Gibraltar in a ceremony at the Victoria Stadium attended by over 3,000 people on Sunday.
The event marked his appointment as the ninth Bishop of Gibraltar, succeeding Bishop Carmel Zammit, who is retiring from the post.
He was consecrated by Archbishop of Civitas Ducalis Mark Miles, and co-consecrating bishops were Archbishop and Apostolic Nuncio of Great Britain Miguel Buendía and Bishop Zammit.
The spiritual ceremony included readings from Sister Jennifer, a Gibraltarian enclosed Discalced Carmelite nun living in Ronda, and Mgr. John Pardo.
Hymns, prayers and communion formed part of the well-attended celebration with choir singers performing.
Behind the scenes of the ordination ceremony
