MARIJA ANNUNZJATA · ĦAL TARXIEN
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Information last checked: 14 October 2026
ARCHPRIEST
Dun Christopher Ellul leads the Parish of Marija Annunzjata in Ħal Tarxien. His appointment by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna was announced on 2 April 2018. He was ordained on 3 July 2015 and previously served as vice-archpriest in Siġġiewi.
A report dated 12 October 2026 still identifies him as Tarxien’s parish priest.
ASSISTING PRIEST
The parish has welcomed Dun Lino Azzopardi to pastoral ministry in Ħal Tarxien, assisting the archpriest. He is joining the parish team, not replacing Dun Christopher Ellul.
“Assisting priest” describes the role stated in the parish announcement; a formal title such as vice-archpriest has not been verified.
Dun Lino was ordained on 28 July 2002. His previous ministry included Ħal Qormi and service as vice-parish priest in Marsaskala. He began serving as parish priest of St Mary’s Parish in Birkirkara in 2007. His appointment as parish priest of Mtarfa was announced on 14 October 2016. These are earlier appointments, not his current Tarxien title.
This independent community page summarises the documented roles above. For current parish announcements and celebration details, consult the parish Page.
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