Delegation of Lombardy

On March, 16th a convention on Knightly orders and their relation with the Italian legislation and the Holy See took place at the Prefecture in Pavia. The Prefect, Dr. Attilio Visconti, greeted all the participants (more than 120 guests) and thanked the speakers. Then Dr. Ravazzani, who is the ANIOC President and the event organizer, took the floor and introduced the subject of the conference. He also explained the Orders’ evolution from an historical point of view. Afterwards Hon. Alberto Lembo described the several attempts which unfortunately take place nowadays to trade fake decorations and certificates. Msgr. Arnaldo Morandi clarified the relations between the Holy See and the Knightly Orders, in particular of the Constantinian Order. Indeed, all the speakers and organizers are part of the Constantinian Order. Lots of Knights and Dames of our Order, the Order of Malta and the Holy Sepulchre attended the event. A productive debate followed the conference. The event ended with a lunch at the prestigious Tennis Club.

Even this year, on March 23rd, some Knights and Dames of the Lombard delegation participated at the solemn celebration regarding the conclusion of Lent at the Cathedral of the city. The liturgy was presided by Cardinal Prosper Grech.

Brescia, March 19th and 24th. Mr. Mirandola and the meritorious Stefano Villotta, Nicola Salvi, Luciano Mazzola, Claudio Gaole and Valentino Cuna donated 20 beds to Fondazione Tanghetti. These will be forwarded to the healthcare structures and to sick people. It is the second time healthcare goods are donated. We thank Fondazione Villa fiori and Fondazione Tanghetti for their precious collaboration.

UN defined diabetes as “a worldwide healthcare emergency”. More and more people suffer from this terrible disease. In Italy 3 million people are aware of their condition but one million of them are not.

It is crucial to know if a form of diabetes has developed. For this reason medical screenings are essential in order to fight against it on time.

The delegation of Varese, in collaboration with Lions Club Solbiate Arno Valle Arno, Red Cross in Gallarate and the municipality, launched a free medical screening campaign in Albizzate. After the tests, citizens had the chance to have breakfast, which was kindly offered by the local Proloco and local AVIS.

Next screening will be on April, 22nd 2018 in Sumirago.

Botticino – Brescia (BS), March, 17th 2018. Some Knights of the Lombard delegation offered 4000 bottles of plain and sparkling water that were kindly donated by Monte Maniva company to the Diocesan Caritas in Brescia . The delegation thanks the company for its huge help.