On sunday, August 27, the representation of Alexandria, led by Dame Simona Delfino upon the invitation of Brother Priest Father Gianpaolo Civillini, went to the Parish of Savignone on the occasion of the patron feast of Saint Augustine for the 1300 years of the translation of the relics in San Pietro in Ciel D’Oro in Pavia.
H.E. Monsignor Corrado Sanguineti, Bishop of Pavia, presided over the solemn celebration and the Vice Prior Don Augusto Piccoli concelebrated.
There were numerous Knights of the representation, together with the local civil and military authorities.
At the end of the procession and the solemn blessing, the Archpriest Father Gianpaolo Civillini invited all present to a moment of fraternal conviviality.
PIEDMONT AND AOSTA VALLEY: MASS ON 22 JULY
On saturday, July 22, the representation of Alexandria, led by Dame Simona Delfino, participated in the Holy Mass and the procession to Santa Maria Maddalena at the Brotherhood Mary Magdalene of Novi Ligure.
The Holy Mass was presided by H.E. Monsignor Guido Marini, Bishop of Tortona, who congratulated the Constantinian Order for its presence.
The religious ceremony was attended by Dame Zacchia and the new Knight Bottazzi.
Then, a moment of conviviality took place in the courtyard in front of the parish offered by Father Giuseppe, parish priest of the church.
PIEDMONT AND AOSTA VALLEY: SUMMER 2023 ACTIVITIES
On Thursday, June 29, on the feast of Saint Peter and Paul and on the anniversary of the Jubilee of the Cathedral, the representation of Alexandria, led by Dame Simona Delfino, took part in a Pontifical Mass celebrated by Monsignor GianPio Devasini, Bishop of Chiavari but originally from that area. The celebration took place in Quargnento (AL) at the cathedral of San Dalmazio, at the invitation of the parish priest Father Mario Bianchi. In addition to the representative, the Vice Prior Don Augusto Piccoli, Knight Passalacqua and the postulant Doctor Pampirio were present. Before the Holy Mass, a donation offered by the Dame Carta and Knight Epifani in favor of the needy of the parish was made.
PIEDMONT AND AOSTA VALLEY: RECENT DELEGATION ACTIVITIES
This past 2nd December the Christmas precept of the Piedmont and Aosta Valley’s Delegation took place in Turin. The Prior of the delegation Mons. Roberto Farinella, Bishop of Biella, celebrated the Holy Mass in the church of San Carlo Borromeo, concelebrated by Father Augusto Piccoli, Vice Prior. The Delegate Count Marco Galateri di Genola, during the religious ceremony, awarded the Gold Medal of merit in memory of Major Giorgio Gonelli, to his daughter Dr. Rita Gonelli. The evening continued at the Society of Whist – Philharmonic Academy with a dinner and its traditional exchange of Christmas greetings.
PIEDMONT AND VALLE D’AOSTA: RECENT ACTIVITIES OF THE DELEGATION
The Investiture ceremony of the new Knights and Dames of the Delegation took place at the Sanctuary of Incisa Scapaccino (AT). The Sacred Rite was presided by the Prior of the Delegation H.E. Most Reverend Monsignor Roberto Farinella, Bishop of Biella, supported by the Ecclesiastical Knights of the delegation. After the blessing of the diplomas by H.E. Mons. Roberto Farinella, the Delegate Count Marco Aurelio Galateri di Genola officially handed them over to the new Knights and Dames. Immediately after the delivery of the appointment diplomas, the Vice Delegate Nicolò Papurello presented the Medal of Merit to the people who distinguished themselves by supporting the Delegation. The ceremony was attended by numerous civil and military authorities from all over Piedmont, including many mayors of local municipalities and representatives of Parliament. Later at night, an event was held in Calamandrana (AT) and many members of the Order, authorities and friends attended.