The Bishop of Gozo, Mgr Mario Grech, is in the United States on his first pastoral visit overseas.

He received the invitation from Maltese and Gozitan emigrants in New York and Washington.

The bishop is accompanied by his personal assistant Fr Eddie Zammit.

Mgr Grech returns to Malta next Wednesday.

Vicar General Mgr Giovanni B. Gauci will be taking over the bishop’s duties while he is away.