Archbishop Mgr Paul Cremona yesterday paid an official visit to the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology. He was welcomed by Paul A. Attard, president of the Board of Governors, Frank Edwards, principal/CEO, and Cladonia Scerri, general secretary of the Students Council.

All institutes and college sections, including Board of Governors members, management, directors and their deputies, administration personnel, students and people working at college were present for the celebration of mass by Archbishop Cremona.

In his speech Mr Attard, stressed the importance of the holistic education that MCAST imparts to its students, saying that this education will help students throughout their life. He also mentioned that the college will continue to develop educational, social, sports and cultural activities, based on sound values, which will guarantee a healthy lifestyle.

Immediately after Mass, the Archbishop proceeded to the newly built and refurbished chapel, which is located very close to the main gates of the MCAST main campus. This building was selected because of its accessibility by all students next to the main gate and, therefore, could be used beyond normal college hours. The concept behind the chapel was to create one whole space to serve the spiritual needs of the MCAST Community.

After the blessing of the chapel the Archbishop visited the administration block where he had the opportunity to meet board members, management, directors and deputies, administration personnel and the Student Council.

MCAST presented the Archbishop with a gift to signify the collective appreciation of his first pastoral visit to the college as well as a donation for the Dar tal-Providenza. After meeting with the staff the Archbishop met with students at the Institute of Business and Commerce, the Institute of Community Services, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering.

A bookmark was given to all present to commemorate the Archbishop’s first visit to MCAST, the opening of the chapel and the foundation day celebration.