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NAPLES AND CAMPANIA DELEGATION – MEDICAL CLINIC

8/02/2017

Naples – In December the Delegation resumed its activity of providing complete assistance to the less fortunate by restoring and repairing the Constantinian Medical Clinic.

The Delegate, Marchioness Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo of the Princes of Sant’Elia has decided to confirm as head of the facility Dott. Luigi Andreozzi, who had managed the facility in the past with effectiveness and dedication.

This is a critically important group consisting of more than 20 physicians with different specialties, supported by a volunteer nursing staff, who follow an efficient schedule to provide free medical care. Among the many people who benefited from this service was a young homeless woman came to the Constantinian clinic as she was preparing to give birth.

Thanks to the effective intervention of the doctors at the Clinic the woman gave birth to the infant in the Naples Hospital Loreto Mare.

The Delegation collected funds for the newborn and thanks to Dott. Luigi Andreozzi, mother and child were welcomed on 27 January in the “Casa di Tonia” shelter, founded and managed by His Eminence Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, Bailiff Knight Grand Cross of Justice of our Order.

With the help of Father Luigi Castiello, and under the supervision of the Campania Delegation, on March 5 the child was christened “Aurora Beatrice”, in honor of H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, who was in Naples at the time.

H.R.H. PRINCESS BEATRICE OF BOURBON TWO SICILIES VISITS NAPLES

8/02/2017

The month of January began with a private visit to Naples by H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect of the Constantinian Order.

Her Royal Highness visited Naples together with several prestigious guests interested in the Royal Bourbon sites and the history of the great and valuable creations produced by the Royal House, such as the ancient silk works of San Leucio and the Capodimonte porcelain.

The Delegate assisted the illustrious guests by organizing several visits, including to the National Archeological Museum of Naples, where there was an exhibit on Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies and as well as a display of several pieces lent by H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House. The group also visited the Zevallos Palace to see the extraordinary exhibit of Salvatore Fergola, painter for the Bourbon Court. They were accompanied and guided by a descendant of the painter and well known antique dealer, Luigi Schisano, Knight of Merit with Star.

After visiting the Royal Palace of Caserta and the San Leucio silk works, the Princess and her guests, three important patrons and lovers of music and art history, enjoyed a “typical” dinner, a sumptuous meal with all the elements that are so characteristic of the Parthenopean tradition, as guests of notary Cappelli. In addition to the Delegate of the Order, Marchioness Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo of the Princes of Sant’Elia, invited guests also included two professors from the Faculty of Architecture, University of Naples, currently working on a project on the “Grand Tour” and who explained a great deal about the history of art in the city of Naples. On the following day, the Marquises Leopoldo and Federica de Gregorio Cattania of the Princes of Sant’Elia hosted a reception for Princess Beatrice and her guests in their residence at Palazzo Ischitella. Also invited were the Council members of the Naples and Campania Delegation and several guests from the more important cultural associations of the city, including the “Friends of Capodimonte”.

NAPLES AND CAMPANIA – NEW ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

20/01/2017

Naples, 20 January, 2017 –The Delegate for Naples and Campania, Marchioness Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo of the Princes of Sant’Elia, Dame of Justice, has developed a new organizational chart for the Delegation, appointing as Vice Delegates Nob. Eugenio Donadoni, Knight Commander of Grace and Consul Marian Bruno, Knight of Merit with Star.

She has also confirmed Reverend Father Damiano M. La Rosa, Rector of the Constantinian Royal Pontifical Basilica of St. Francis of Paola in Naples and Knight Commander of Ecclesiastical Grace as Prior pro-tempore of the Delegation.

The following have been appointed as Counselors:

– Marquis Giuliano Buccino Grimaldi – Knight Commander of Justice

– Nob. Stefano delli Santi Cimaglia Gonzaga – Knight of Justice

– Mons. Luigi Castiello – Knight Commander of Ecclesiastical Grace

– Nob. Giovanni de Lutio di Castelguidone – Knight of Grace

– Nob. Sergio Cappelli – Knight of Grace

– Dott. Angelo Giovanni Marciano – Knight Commander of Merit

Counselor to the Administrative Office:

Giulio del Vaglio – Knight Commander of Merit

RELIGIOUS CEREMONY IN THE SANCTUARY OF SAN GABRIELE OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH IN COLLEDARA, ISOLA DEL GRAN SASSO, ABRUZZO

23/08/2016

Isola del Gran Sasso, Saturday, 13 August – A religious ceremony was celebrated in the Sanctuary of San Gabriele of Our Lady of Sorrows of the Passion of Christ Congregation. Hundreds of youngsters from the tent camp attended the ceremony, an initiative of catholic apostolate promoted by the Passionist Fathers. The Holy Mass was officiated by His Most Reverend Eminence, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State for H.H. Pope Francis. The Cardinal was greeted warmly by all present and was assisted by His Most Reverend Eminence Bishop of Teramo-Atri, Mons. Michele Seccia.
Also present were various Knights from the Marche-Umbria Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, led by H.E. Ambassador Giuseppe Balboni Acqua, Secretary General of the chivalric institution and Head of Cabinet for H.R.H. Prince Grand Master Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro. Ambassador Giuseppe Balboni Acqua was accompanied by his family and by confrere Roberto Frittelli, Commander of the Carabinieri Lieutenancy of Falconara Marittima.
At the conclusion of the convivial affair provided by the Passionist Fathers, Ambassador Balboni Acqua conveyed the greetings of the Head of the Royal House, the Duke of Castro, and sincerely thanked the other illustrious guests, assuring the Passionist Fathers of his continued commitment to financially support the charitable initiatives underway. Special reference was made to the construction of a hospital in the Congregation’s Mission in Tanzania, in the Zenetti area of the Diocese of Tanga. The clinic will provide medical care to approximately 50,000 people in the eastern area of the country, including various rural villages. In previous years the Constantinian Knights of the Marche region funded the construction of a well in the Itizo area of the aforementioned Mission to supply and distribute water to about a thousand local families.
Along with the ceremony there was a brief confidential conversation between Ambassador Balboni Acqua and His Most Eminent Cardinal Secretary of State in memory of the numerous cordial meetings that took place in the offices of the Secretariat of State and in the Italian Embassy to the Holy See during 2004-2007.

NAPLES, 11 JUNE 2016 – CONCERT FOR NAPLES, CONCERT FOR CHARLES

29/07/2016

Naples, Saturday 11 June 2016, at 1800 hours, The Royal and Pontifical Basilica of San Francesco da Paola hosted a mandolin concert organized by the Naples and Campania Delegation, in collaboration with the Italian Mandolin Federation.
On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of King Charles III Bourbon Two Sicilies, the Delegate, Marchese Pierluigi Sanfelice di Bagnoli and President of the Association, Antonio Di Mauro, offered the Knights and Dames of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George and the people of Naples a celebration concert titled “A Concert for Naples, A Concert for Charles”, performed by the Mandolin School of Ripalimosani, pride of the community of the Molise. The concert was presented by Patrizio Rispo and enjoyed tremendous success.
An exceptional guest was Mrs. Yumiko Seki, First Mandolin for the Plectrum Orchestra of Tokyo.