Father Stuart Chipolina officially named Cathedral parish priest & administrator

Culture  /  Community | 23rd March 2026, 20:28 | Published by GBC News

Father Stuart Chipolina has officially been named as the parish priest and administrator of the Cathedral.

He was installed during a Pontifical Mass in the Cathedral, led by the Bishop.

Monsignor Charles Azzopardi also confirmed Father Paul Bear as Vicar General, Father John Pardo as Episcopal Vicar, Father Michael Bonifacio as Chancellor of the Diocese and Father Rolly Espiritu as head of communications.

All five priests made the profession of faith as they took the oath of allegiance under the new Bishop.  They will all serve as consultors.

Christina Cortes spoke to Father Stuart, and asked him what the post of Cathedral administrator entails.