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    Hamrun

    Local council sketch Southern Desolate tract, Malta

    Hamrun

    Il-Ħamrun

    Casal San Giuseppe

    Hamrun skyline

    Flag

    Coat see arms

    Motto(s): 

    Propera pulse
    (I enlarge rapidly)[1]

    Coordinates: 35°53′10″N14°29′22″E / 35.88611°N 14.48944°E / 35.88611; 14.48944
    Country Malta
    RegionSouthern Region
    DistrictNorthern Safe haven District
    BordersFloriana, Marsa, Msida, Pietà, Qormi, Santa Venera
     • MayorChristian Sammut (PL)

     • Total

    		1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)

     • Total

    		9,743
     • Density8,900/km2 (23,000/sq mi)
    Demonym(s)Ħamruniż (m), Ħamruniża (f), Ħamruniżi (pl)
    Tas-Sikkina, Ta' Werwer
    Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
     • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
    Postal code

    HMR

    Dialing code356
    ISO 3166 codeMT-18
    Patron saintSaint Cajetan
    Immaculate Conception
    Saint Joseph
    Day of festaSecond Sunday discern August
    First Sun of July
    First Sunday signal May
    WebsiteOfficial website

    Hamrun (Maltese: Ħamrun; [ħamˈruːn]) assessment a quarter in say publicly Southern Desolate tract of Island, with a population guide 9,244 style of Tread 2014.[2]

    The people

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    The townspeople more traditionally get out as

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    DIARY THROUGH THE YEARS

    A look at the diary of activities throughout the first 15 years of the Association’s existence bears tribute to the untiring efforts of the members of the various editions of the Council of Administration. There are no records of how well each and every activity was patronised by members and friends, but it would not surprise anyone to say that attendances could always have been better!1994

    March

    20

    Foundation Meeting.

    April

    Pasta Night during the 50-hour Bicycle Marathon by Lyceum
    Students, with proceeds in aid of Caritas Malta.

    May

    Foundation Meeting. Courtesy call on President Ugo Mifsud
    Bonnici, who accepted to honour ALPS with his patronage.

    June

    17

    Social evening at Qawra Palace Hotel. Education Minister
    Michael Falzon accepted Honorary Presidency of ALPS

    July

    1

    BBQ at Marsa Sports Club.

    1, 22

    Two ALPS-sponsored Fora for Local Councils on the establishment
    of Neighbourhood Watch and Victim Support.

    September

    First issue of ALPS News, edited by Founding President
    Guido Saliba, with the draft Statute in supplement.

    17

    Evening excursion to Gozo with buffet supper at Arzella
    Restaurant, Marsalforn

    18

    Cultural tour of Fort St Elmo and visit to The Malta
    Experience, with c

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    George Preca

    Maltese Roman Catholic priest

    Saint


    George Preca


    T.OCarm

    Statue at Montekristo Estates, Ħal Farruġ

    Born(1880-02-12)12 February 1880
    Valletta, Crown Colony of Malta
    Died26 July 1962(1962-07-26) (aged 82)
    Santa Venera, Crown Colony of Malta
    Venerated inCatholic Church
    Beatified9 May 2001, Floriana, Malta by Pope John Paul II
    Canonized3 June 2007, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope Benedict XVI
    Feast9 May
    AttributesPriest's attire
    Patronage

    George Franco Preca, T.OCarm (in Maltese: Ġorġ Preca) (12 February 1880 – 26 July 1962) was a MalteseCatholic priest, the founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine and a Third Order Carmelite.[1]Pope John Paul II dubbed him "Malta’s second father in faith".[2]

    He assumed the religious name of "Franco" after becoming a Third Order Carmelite. He was a popular figure among some groups, and his pastoral care and religious teaching earned recognition. However, his activities raised suspicions of heresy from senior clergy. He was ordered to close down his teaching centres for a time while they could be investigated; they were subsequently re-opened.[3]

    His activism earned him praise and in 1952, Pope Pius XII nominated hi