US Ambassador Visit to the Peace Lab

June 24, 2010

Fr. Dionysius Mintoff together and a number of volunteers were pleased to welcome the US Ambassador Douglas W. Kmiec to the Peace Lab.

He was taken around the place and was given an insight of the work and activities which is carried out at the JOHN XXIII Peace Laboratory of Malta.

It was explained to him how this site, which was originally part of the Hal Far airfield involved in intensive air combats during World War II, has been turned into a sanctuary with a number of associated buildings, surrounded by extensive gardens was changed from a War station to a Peace Centre.

Today this is a living practical example of the role that a non governmental, voluntary organization can play in shaping the conscience and opinion of the majority.

During his visit met several of the immigrants who are given shelter and hospitality at the Peace Lab, and heard from them their worries and aspirations for the future.