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	'''Can.Joe Mejlak''' was born in St George's Square, [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] on October 15, 1944 from Ġużeppi and Maryanne née Preca. He was the nephew of the renowned poet [[Mary Mejlak]] and the great-nephew of Jesuit lexicographer [[Joseph Meilak]] SJ, known as the founder of the Christ the King annual procession.		'''Can. Joe Mejlak''' was born in St George's Square, [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] on October 15, 1944 from Ġużeppi and Maryanne née Preca. He was the nephew of the renowned poet [[Mary Mejlak]] and the great-nephew of Jesuit lexicographer [[Joseph Meilak]] SJ, known as the founder of the Christ the King annual procession.

	Through his mother, Can Mejlak was a distant relative of [[St ~~Ġorg~~ Preca]]. He attended the primary school of Victoria and later on entered the [[Sacred Heart Seminary]] to study theology in preparation for the priesthood.		Through his mother, Can. Mejlak was a distant relative of [[St Ġorġ Preca]]. He attended the primary school of Victoria and later on entered the [[Sacred Heart Seminary]] to study theology in preparation for the priesthood.

	He was ordained by Bishop [[Nikol Cauchi]] at the Żebbuġ parish church on June 23, 1973, celebrated his first solemn Mass at [[St George's Basilica]] on July 22, 1973 and was installed as canon of St George's collegiate parish church in July 1976.		He was ordained by Bishop [[Nikol Cauchi]] at the Żebbuġ parish church on June 23, 1973, celebrated his first solemn Mass at [[St George's Basilica]] on July 22, 1973 and was installed as canon of St George's collegiate parish church in July 1976.

	Through his various writings of both poetry and prose, Can Mejlak slowly established himself as one of Gozo's most renowned poets. Among his published anthologies are '''Għanjiet ta' Qalbi''' (1977), '''Rwiefen''' (2004), '''Dejjem f'Qalbna''' (2005) and '''Narcis u Ġiżimin''' (2005).		Through his various writings of both poetry and prose, Can Mejlak slowly established himself as one of Gozo's most renowned poets. Among his published anthologies are ''Għanjiet ta' Qalbi'' (1977), ''Rwiefen'' (2004), ''Dejjem f'Qalbna'' (2005) and ''Narcis u Ġiżimin'' (2005).

	Can Mejlak excelled also in the writing of drama; he wrote many plays to be executed on stage and other adaptations for the radio such as '''L-Akbar Ġrajja''', '''Il-Martri ta' Lydda''', '''L-Għarajjes Imwiegħda''', '''Il-Qassis li Rebaħ''' and '''Rebbiegħa Bla Ward'''.		Can Mejlak excelled also in the writing of drama; he wrote many plays to be executed on stage and other adaptations for the radio such as ''L-Akbar Ġrajja'', ''Il-Martri ta' Lydda'', ''L-Għarajjes Imwiegħda'', ''Il-Qassis li Rebaħ'' and ''Rebbiegħa Bla Ward''.

	He also wrote lyrics for a good number of popular hymns, which are sung in various churches in Gozo among them ''Georgius Natus Es''t with musical ~~notes~~ by Mro.[[Joseph Vella]].		He also wrote lyrics for a good number of popular hymns, which are sung in various churches in Gozo among them ''Georgius Natus Est'' with musical score by Mro. [[Joseph Vella]].

	Can Mejlak was made an honorary member of the [[Għaqda Poeti Maltin]] in 2007. Many plays of his were presented on the stage in the [[Oratorju Don Bosco]] or the [[Astra Theatre]] in Victoria and in other parishes around Gozo. Can Mejlak will also be remembered for his availability for hearing confession especially during the last few years when his health was deteriorating.		Can. Mejlak was made an honorary member of the [[Għaqda Poeti Maltin]] in 2007. Many plays of his were presented on the stage in the [[Oratorju Don Bosco]] or the [[Astra Theatre]] in Victoria and in other parishes around Gozo. Can Mejlak will also be remembered for his availability for hearing confession especially during the last few years when his health was deteriorating.

	His funeral took place in St George's Basilica on December 19. It was presided over by Gozo Bishop [[Mario Grech]]; about 70 priests concelebrated at Mass.		His funeral took place in St George's Basilica on December 19. It was presided over by Gozo Bishop [[Mario Grech]]; about 70 priests concelebrated at Mass. He was sadly missed by Consiglia Grech of Victoria, who looked after him during his illness, his sisters Rose and Doris, his brother George, his family and friends. among them his nephew [[Mgr Alfred Xuereb]] who is assistant-private secretary to [[Pope Benedict XVI]] in [[Rome]].

	He is sadly missed by Consiglia Grech of Victoria, who looked after him during his illness, his sisters Rose and Doris, his brother George, his family and friends. among them his nephew [[Mgr Alfred Xuereb]] who is assistant-private secretary to [[Pope Benedict XVI]] in [[Rome]].		{{DEFAULTSORT:Mejlak, Joe}}

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'''Can.Joe Mejlak''' was born in St George's Square, [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] on October 15, 1944 from Ġużeppi and Maryanne née Preca. He was the nephew of the renowned poet [[Mary Mejlak]] and the great-nephew of Jesuit lexicographer [[Joseph Meilak]] SJ, known as the founder of the Christ the King annual procession.

Through his mother, Can Mejlak was a distant relative of [[St Ġorg Preca]]. He attended the primary school of Victoria and later on entered the [[Sacred Heart Seminary]] to study theology in preparation for the priesthood.

He was ordained by Bishop [[Nikol Cauchi]] at the Żebbuġ parish church on June 23, 1973, celebrated his first solemn Mass at [[St George's Basilica]] on July 22, 1973 and was installed as canon of St George's collegiate parish church in July 1976.

Through his various writings of both poetry and prose, Can Mejlak slowly established himself as one of Gozo's most renowned poets. Among his published anthologies are '''Għanjiet ta' Qalbi''' (1977), '''Rwiefen''' (2004), '''Dejjem f'Qalbna''' (2005) and '''Narcis u Ġiżimin''' (2005).

Can Mejlak excelled also in the writing of drama; he wrote many plays to be executed on stage and other adaptations for the radio such as '''L-Akbar Ġrajja''', '''Il-Martri ta' Lydda''', '''L-Għarajjes Imwiegħda''', '''Il-Qassis li Rebaħ''' and '''Rebbiegħa Bla Ward'''.

He also wrote lyrics for a good number of popular hymns, which are sung in various churches in Gozo among them ''Georgius Natus Es''t with musical notes by Mro.[[Joseph Vella]].

Can Mejlak was made an honorary member of the [[Għaqda Poeti Maltin]] in 2007. Many plays of his were presented on the stage in the [[Oratorju Don Bosco]] or the [[Astra Theatre]] in Victoria and in other parishes around Gozo. Can Mejlak will also be remembered for his availability for hearing confession especially during the last few years when his health was deteriorating.

His funeral took place in St George's Basilica on December 19. It was presided over by Gozo Bishop [[Mario Grech]]; about 70 priests concelebrated at Mass.

He is sadly missed by Consiglia Grech of Victoria, who looked after him during his illness, his sisters Rose and Doris, his brother George, his family and friends. among them his nephew [[Mgr Alfred Xuereb]] who is assistant-private secretary to [[Pope Benedict XVI]] in [[Rome]].

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