Father John Bonnici is ordained a priest by Cardinal John O’Connor June 22, 1991, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
COURTESY of BISHOP JOHN BONNICI
Baby John Sam Bonnici is cradled by his mother, Gertrude. Completing the family photo are his father, John and his sister, Erica.
COURTESY OF BISHOP JOHN BONNICI
Father Bonnici shares another happy interaction with family members, including his mother Gertrude, seated at left, and his sister Erica, seated at right.
COURTESY OF BISHOP JOHN BONNICI
After ordination, a cheerful Father Bonnici joins Cardinal O’Connor and various loved ones in the cathedral’s Lady Chapel.
COURTESY OF BISHOP JOHN BONNICI
Seminarian John Bonnici, who studied in Rome, graciously greets Pope John Paul II.
COURTESY OF BISHOP JOHN BONNICI
The fraternity of the priesthood is evident as various priest friends surround Father Bonnici.
COURTESY OF BISHOP JOHN BONNICI
A happy-go-lucky little boy, Johnny Bonnici, as he was affectionately known, is amused at play.
