Delegation of Sicily

On November 15th, HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies inaugurated “the room of the Two Sicilies” at the archiepiscopal seminary of Messina, which contains valuable documents and books about Messina’s history. Mr. Franz Riccobono illustrated the entire collection to the Princess. Before the inauguration, during a conference, the Princess communicated to HE Msgr. Cesare Di Pietro, vicar bishop of Messina, that HRH the Grand Master had named him Grand Officer of Ecclesiastical Grace. The Sicilian Vice Delegate, the representative of Catania Antonino Amato and the Marquis Mirti della Valle attended.

On November 20th, Mr. Giuseppe Longo and Mr. Massimo Vacanti delivered food, seasonal fruits and other food products to the “Madonna della Tenda di Cristo” center in Acireale.

On November 27th, the second distribution of the “Briciole di Salute” project took place in Monreale. Vice Delegate and Volunteers Daniela Prestigiacomo and Sonia Lo Monaco distributed Italian pasta, baby food, biscuits, diapers and typical Italian Christmas cakes (panettoni).

On November 27th 2019, the usual distribution of clothes and toys for children from 0 to 3 years old took place in favor of needy children in Piazza Armerina. Mr. Matteo Bertino and Mr. Marco Milazzo were present.

On November 8th, the usual delivery for the project Briciole di Salute took place at the Benedictine Abbey of S. Martino delle Scale. The vice delegate, accompanied by Mr. Francesco Paolo Guarneri, presented to Father Bernardo, responsible of the Benedictine Caritas, in the presence of the Reverend Father Vittorio Rizzone, diapers, 96 liters of milk and several kilograms of pasta. These products will be distributed to needy families with children assisted by Benedictine fathers.

On Friday, November 8th, the vice delegate and Mr. Francesco Paolo Guarneri donated to the Abbey of San Martino delle Scale, on behalf of the Order, 13 copies of ancient paintings representing abbots who later became bishops. The paintings are intended to enrich and complete the splendid corridors of the old monastery, where many other paintings are already exposed.

On November 10th, a painting by Pietro Novelli of Monreale was restored and given back to the Abbey of San Martino delle Scale, in the presence of civil and military authorities. After the presentation of the restoration, a solemn Eucharistic celebration was held in honor of San Martino, presided by HE Msgr. Michele Pennisi. A delegation of Constantinian knights took part in the solemn religious ceremony.

The Vice Delegate of the Sicilian delegation, accompanied by Mr. Francesco Paolo Guarneri and Dr. Gregory Dendramis, visited H.E. Msgr. Giorgio Demetrio Gallaro in Piana degli Albanesi. During the meeting, in the presence of the Head of the Diocesan Caritas, Dr. Giuseppe Caruso, new charity projects were discussed. In the end, the bishop delivered the current copies of the hagiography of San Demetrio Megalomartire. Immediately afterwards, the delegation delivered to Caritas some products of the “Briciole di Salute” project.

On November 2nd, the Tuscan delegation and the Sicilian delegation donated snacks and cookies to the Casa del Sorriso in Monreale, The cookies are made by Mrs. Enza Pizzolato at her bakery in Alcamo.

On October 30th, the second distribution of october for the project “Briciole di Salute” was held in Monreale. Volunteers Sonia Lo Monaco and Antonella Zito distributed diapers, baby food, milk, snacks, children’s clothing, pastries and toys for children.

On October 27th, HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, accompanied by the Vice Delegate, visited the structure “La Vergine della Tenda di Cristo” in Acireale which hosts needy mothers and their children. Immediately before a charity lunch to raise funds for the structure, the Princess and the Bishop delivered to the structure many products for the project “Briciole di Salute”.