SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1961:

Pastor Don Valentin Marichalar

"THE HOLIDAYS". . . OF DON VALENTIN MARICHALAR

This was the last day of the first period of frequent ecstasies. Don Valentin left "on holiday" was replaced by Reverend Amador, a worthy priest. He handed in a detailed report of all the observations made during his stay at San Sebastian de Garabandal . . . "Finally," as Fr. Marichalar reported in December after meeting with the Papal Nuncio in Madrid, "it appeared proper to Msgr. the Bishop that I take charge of San Sebastian de Garabandal again."

The Blessed Virgin announced to the girls the date of her next four apparitions.
[Excerpted from 'Garabandal' Book, page 117]

It seems that Father Marichalar was very anxious and happy to be re-instated as pastor in Garabandal. The girls were happy to have him back. Once they said "He's ugly, but a very holy priest!"

I think the Blessed Mother was happy too, she started appearing to the girls again . . . 
Deacon John