November 5th – Pistoia. According to the aspiring Knight Mattia Buldo’s initiative, the Tuscan Delegation delivered some boxes containing food to “Filo di Arianna” Association, a diocesan institution which hosts mothers and their children. This donation is part of the “Briciole di Salute” project.
On 18 September 2021, the Delegation of Tuscany, represented by Knight of Merit Angelo Ragnoni, Representative for Massa Carrara, together with Knight of Merit Giampaolo Caterino, donated a lot of foodstuff packages to the Caritas of the Parish Covetta Maria Santissima Mediatrice in Avenza (Carrara). The parish priest Claudio Baleani received the donation, which is part of the solidarity project “Briciole di Salute”.
Tuscany, Prato – On Wednesday 22 September 2022, the Delegation of Tuscany, represented by the Representative for Prato, Knight of Merit Dino Greco, together with Knight of Merit Giacomo Perrina, provided a large number of clothes to the Listening Centre of the Parish Santa Maria della Pietà in Prato, managed by the local Vincentian Volunteer Group represented by President Letizia Morozzi. The donation of the Delegation of Tuscany is part of the “Briciole di Salute” project.
Pisa, 6 October 2021 – H.E. the Grand Chancellor, Don Francesco, Prince Ruspoli, accompanied by the Delegate for Tuscany, Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, visited the Parachute Training Centre where they were received by the Commander, Colonel Gianni Copponi. During the meeting, which continued with a private visit to the Italian Army Airborne Museum, the numerous charitable activities carried out by the Order in the area were presented.
Livorno, 24 September 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, represented by the Representative for Livorno, Knight Officer of Merit Ezio Papa and by the Representative for Pisa, Knight Officer of Merit Giovanni Merola, donated a wheelchair to the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Senegal in Livorno on behalf of Consul Dr. Andrea Ermini. This donation will ease the suffering of a needy family in Senegal. The donation of the Delegation of Tuscany is part of the “Briciole di Salute” project.
Livorno, 27 October 2021. Monsignor Simone Giusti, Bishop of Livorno and Prior of the Delegation, met Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, Knight Officer of Justice and Delegate of the Order for Tuscany, with the Coordinator for the Delegation, Knight of Merit Luciano Giorgio Giannelli. During the meeting, various topics concerning the Constantinian Militia were discussed. The meeting also allowed the awarding of a medal of merit to Petty Officer Francescantonio Verdicchio, First Marshal of the Italian Army, for his voluntary work in favour of the most vulnerable people.
Fosdinovo (MS) – On Friday 1 October, the Delegation of Tuscany attended the solemn Mass, in honour of Saint Remigius of Reims, the patron saint of the church and the municipality of Fosdinovo. The Delegation was invited by the parish priest, Ecclesiastical Knight Father Emanuele Borserini and it was represented by its Coordinator and several Knights. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Fausto Spella, with the assistance of the parish priest and another priest. The liturgical chants were performed by the parish choir. The liturgical furnishings of the high altar were beautiful. The solemn religious ceremony was attended by the local civil and military authorities and by so many faithful, in accordance with Covid regulations. The Municipal Administration of Fosdinovo was represented by the mayor, Mrs Camilla Bianchi.
Portoferraio (LI), 14 October 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, on the initiative of its Representative for the Island of Elba, Knight of Merit Andrea Terreni, Knight Officer of Merit Roberto Barbieri, together with Dame of Merit Marina Pedetti and with the participation of Dr. Giorgio Cuneo, donated basic foodstuffs to the President of the Association “Insieme per L’Elba”, Mrs. Stefania Di Chiara, to be distributed to the neediest families. The donation, in compliance with the Covid regulations, is part of the “Briciole di Salute” project, aimed at supporting the most vulnerable people.
Avenza (MS), 18 October 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, represented by Knight of Merit Angelo Ragnoni, Representative for Massa Carrara, on the initiative of Knight of Merit Giampaolo Caterino, donated basic foodstuffs and some fans to the Parish Maria SS. Parish priest Father Claudio Baleani received the donation, which is part of the « Briciole di Salute » project.
Borgo a Buggiano (PT), 19 October 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, represented by the Representative for Pistoia, Mr. Daniele Romanelli, Knight of Merit, together with the Knights of Merit Marco Meucci, Pierluigi Pucci, Pierpaolo Pellegrini, Antonio Vignali and the aspiring Knight Mattia Buldo, in collaboration with the President of the Civil Defence of Chiesina Uzzanese, Mr. Ivano Lucchesi, donated to Father Giampaolo Berrettini a great quantity of basic foodstuffs for thirty needy families. The donation is part of the «Briciole di Salute» project.
On November 23rd the Constantinian Order carried out a donation for the Vatican in the presence of His Eminence Cardinal Konrad Krajewski.
For this occasion, the Constantinian Order involved some of its national delegations, including Campania, Lombardy, Tuscany and Triveneto, that actively participated in the event through the supply of basic products.
Specifically, the materials that have been donated are:
clothes for men and women
Shoes
Diabetic medical aids (insulin needles, meters and test strips)
700 FPP2 masks
100 cloth masks
1,000 kg of pasta
7 wheelchairs for disabled people
In addition to the Secretary General, Dr. Giampaolo Grazian, the Delegate of Campania Marquise Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo, accompanied by Dr. Paolo Gorga and Dr. Andrea Petrone, the Delegate of Lombardy, Nob. Dr. Giuseppe Rizzani, the Delegate of Tuscany, Count Ranieri Adorni Braccesi, accompanied by the Coordinator of the delegation, Dr. Luciano Giannelli and the Vice Delegate of Triveneto, Dr. Lucio Pasqualetto, as well as Father Luigi Cannizzo, representing the Office of the Grand Prior, attended.
Furthermore, as agreed with His Eminence Cardinal Krajewski, the Constantinian Order is currently donating some 200 beds, that are all in excellent condition, to various national Diocesan Caritas. In particular, the caritas located in Cerreto Sannita, Foligno, Frosinone and Tricarico are receiving these products.
Florence, Saturday 6 November 2021. A prayer and training retreat was held in preparation for the Investiture ceremony of the new Knights and Dames of the Order at the Florence Charterhouse. A propaedeutic ceremony was presided over by Ecclesiastical Knight Father Cristian Domenico Comini, who reminded the importance of the Baptism, the Creed and the veneration of the Cross. Before the Celebrant and the Delegate for Tuscany, Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, the Knights made a promise of loyalty and communion with the Catholic Church. At the end of the celebration, the Blessed Sacrament was exposed for a brief adoration. We thank the two altar servers, Francesco Atria and Guido Scatizzi, who provided their service during the liturgy. The retreat ended with a visit to the monumental premises of the splendid Charterhouse, guided by Father Bernardo, head of the Leolini Community, which recently took over the complex.
The Tuscany Delegation solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross on 14 September in the Cathedral of Carrara.
The solemn eucharistic concelebration was presided over by the Commander of Ecclesiastical Grace, Don Donato Mollica, Proposed Chapter of the Cathedral of Livorno and Vice Prior of the Tuscany delegation; the Parish Priest of the Cathedral of Carrara, Mons. Raffaello Piagentini was the concelebrant. The Commander of Ecclesiastical Grace, Don Salvatore Placido Bevinetto, Parish Priest of the Historic Center of Livorno, and the Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Don Emanuele Borserini, Parish Administrator in nine parishes of the Diocese of Massa Carrara – Pontremoli attended the concelebration.
The liturgical service was carried out by the ministers of the Cathedral of Carrara.
Although the ceremony was held on a midweek day, the presence of Knights, Dames and Aspirants was remarkable, coming from all the Tuscany provinces and guided by the Provincial Referents the Knights of Merit, Angelo Ragnoni, who coordinated the activities on site, Daniele Romanelli, Andrea Terreni, Luca Templari and Alessandro Freschi.
The Delegate, Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, Knight Officer of Justice and the Coordinator of the delegation, Knight of Merit Luciano Giorgio Giannelli were present.
A group of Knights of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, led by H.E. the Lieutenant of the Central Apennine Italy, Commander Engineer Giuseppe Marrani took part in the liturgy.
The Knights and Dames, processionally, made the solemn entrance into the Cathedral with the singing of the Hymn written by Master Paolo Biagini in honor of the Order, set to music by Biagini himself together with Carlo Martinucci, and performed on the organ by the Master.
The liturgical celebration was attended by several Civil and Military Authorities including the Prefect H.E. Doctor Claudio Ventrice, Doctor Cesare Bassani, representing the Mayor of Carrara, the Commander of the Harbour Office of Marina di Carrara Antonio Masiello, the Commander of the Police of Carrara, Major Cristiano Marella.
After the initial greeting of the Mass, Don Donato Mollica read the Message that the Grand Prior H.E. Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino wrote specifically for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross this year. The liturgy continued with the execution of the songs planned for the Mass of the Angels that was led, for the part related to the faithful, by the Knight of Merit Marco Meucci.
At the end of the liturgical celebration the Knights, Dames and Aspirants, together with the Authorities, moved to the prestigious laboratory Cave Art Studies of Michelangelo owned by Knight Franco Barattini for a Vin d’honneur offered by him in honor of the new Delegate.
