He currently serves as Vicar of the parishes of Mallemort, Alleins, Charleval and Vernègues in the Diocese of Aix, France.

On behalf of the new University of Malta's Gozo Centre, Dr Farrugia coordinated several highly successful series of public lectures focusing on the history and culture of the island.

In 1998 Bishop Nikol Joseph Cauchi appointed Dr Farrugia as Archpriest of St George's Basilica in Victoria, Gozo.

During his years as Archpriest he founded the local radio station Leħen il-Belt Victoria in 1999.

Mgr Farrugia is the co-founder of the renowned Laudate Pueri Choir as well as of the Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria.