Delegation of Sicily

The first monthly distribution of the project “Briciole di Salute” was held on Wednesday, July 10th in Monreale. The vice delegate, together with the volunteers Daniela Prestigiacomo, Antonella Zito and Sonia Lo Monaco, distributed several products for early childhood, including diapers, baby food, cookies, pasta, milk and numerous items for children from zero to three years old.

On July 3rd, H.E. Bishop Michele Pennisi, on the seventeenth anniversary of his episcopal ordination, presided over a solemn pontificate at the cathedral of Monreale. Many Knights were present, as well as the vice delegate, Mrs. Maria Antonietta Spagnolo, Mr. Piero Macaluso, Mr. Andrea Di Giovanna, a delegation from the Holy Sepulcher and civil and military authorities.

On Tuesday, May 21st, the vice Delegate and Mrs. Lia Giangreco delivered to the sisters of the structure Boccone del Povero in Monreale some diapers, milk, biscuits, pasta and baby food.

Like every month, the Sicilian delegation supplies about 10 kg of artisanal biscuits to Casa del Sorriso. The Vice Delegate of Sicily and Mrs Lia Giangreco also delivered diapers and 24 liters of milk.

The families of patients admitted to “Barone Romeo” hospital are accommodated free of charge. The Bishop of Patti, HE Msgr. Guglielmo Giombanco, having taken note of this sad reality, made available to these people the premises of the diocesan structure. On May 23rd, some volunteers gave confectionery products to sister Rita and sister Shiny.

On May 31st, the representative of Catania, accompanied by Knight Cristoforo Arena and Mrs. Giuseppe D’Urso, entrusted children’s products to the nuns of the Madonna della Tenda di Cristo structure.

On May 29th, the second monthly distribution of Briciole di Salute project took place in Monreale. Daniela Prestigiacomo, Antonella Zito and Sonia Lo Monaco distributed diapers of different sizes, biscuits, baby food, milk, pasta, baby clothes, toys and two strollers.

On May 29th, HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, accompanied by the Vice Delegate, was the guest of honor at the gala evening of the F.I.A.P.A. The president of the Catania section, Cinzia Torrisi, gave the Donna F.I.A.P.A. Award to Princess Beatrice for her social commitment in the project.

On June 4th, Father D Dario Pavone hosted a group of knights and dames at S. Stefano Church in Piazza Armerina. They donated garrisons for children.

On May 6th, the Vice Delegate and Bishop Salvatore Grimaldi delivered some products to the sisters of the “Speranza e Carità” Mission of Brother Biagio Conte. Layers of different sizes and homogenized fruits were delivered.

On May 8th, the first distribution of the project Briciole di Salute took place in Monreale, at Maria SS degli Agonizzanti church. The vice delegate and volunteers Lia Giangreco, Daniela Prestigiacomo, Sonia Lo Monaco and Antonella Zito distributed diapers, milk, baby food, pasta, biscuits and clothing as well as children’s shoes. The Constantinian Order has responded to the needs of more than 40 children.

On May 9th, the vice delegate gave the volunteers of the Caritas of the Eparchia in Piana degli Albanesi, various packages of diapers and homogenized products for children. The products will be delivered to needy families.

On May 17th, the vice delegate and Bishop Salvatore Grimaldi donated 120 liters of milk and homogenized food to Sister Mattia of the Mission “Speranza e Carità”, for the children assisted by the nuns of the mission.

On May 18th, the concert of May took place at Maria SS delle Grazie church in Monreale. It was directed by Mr. Alberto Giacchino. Some students of the piano course, led by Mrs. Marzia Manno of V. Bellini Conservatory of Palermo, had the chance to perform.