Fr Joe Vella-Gauci, the ex-archpriest of the Gozo Cathedral
may challenge his removal a few weeks ago by Bishop Mario Grech in a formal
appeal to the Vatican.
According to a report in The Malta Independent on
Sunday, Fr Joe Vella-Gauci, has sought
the advice of foreign experts in Canon Law and may soon be submitting an appeal
to the Vatican’
Segnatura.
Fr Vella-Gauci was advised that the way in which he was removed from his post
is not in accordance to Canon Law and that he can therefore use Vatican
channels to challenge the decision which has stirred controversy in the Gozitan
capital.
Besides, Fr Vella –Gauci, six more archpriests or parish priests were removed
by Bishop Grech. Unlike Fr Vella-Gauci, they all accepted the decision of the
Bishop.
