Background
Mercieca, Joseph was born on November 12, 1928 in Victoria, Gozo, Malta. Son of Saverio and Giovanna (Vassallo) Mercieca.
Mercieca, Joseph was born on November 12, 1928 in Victoria, Gozo, Malta. Son of Saverio and Giovanna (Vassallo) Mercieca.
Rector Gozo Seminary, 1958-1969. Judge Roman Rota, Rome, 1969-1974. Auxiliary bishop of Malta, 1974-1976.
Archbishop of Malta, since 1976. Member Apostolic Segnatura, Rome, since 1991.