Set the scene.
The villagers wanted their small St Mary’s church to become a parish because the journey to the existing parish church was too far.
Here’s the twist.
Their wish was granted in 1898. They immediately began thinking about a new, larger building for the community.
Why it still matters.
The church was completed in 1946 through the villagers’ work and effort. Picture the building as a shared undertaking rather than only an architect’s drawing.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.