On May 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, Bro. MARIO BONNICI, Augustinian Friar at St Augustine Priory, Valletta, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss the Augustinian Friars, his brothers and sisters in Malta and in Australia, among whom Fr Raymond Bonnici, OFM Cap., their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

On Saturday, June 1, Bro. Mario will lie in state at the oratory of Our Lady of Consolation, Old Bakery Street, Valletta, from 8.15am onwards.

The funeral cortège then leaves the oratory at 9.25am for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Donations to the Secretariat for Augustinian Missions, Pietà, will be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.