On January 25th H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies collaborated with Airc volunteers through the sale of oranges in order to raise funds for the research.
NAPLES AND CAMPANIA: H.R.H. THE GRAND PREFECT COLLABORATES WITH AIRC
SICILY: “BRICIOLE DI SALUTE” IN DIFFERENT TOWNS OF THE TERRITORY
On January 8th, the vice delegate delivered several products to Monsignor Salvatore Grimaldi, parish priest of the Basilica La Magione in Palermo. The donation is part of the project “Briciole di Salute”.
On January 10th, the delegation delivered approximately 300 kg of pasta to the Benedictine Caritas of S. Martino delle Scale.
On January 21st, the vice delegate delivered 120 liters of milk, diapers and homogenized to the Benedictine monastic complex of S. Martino delle Scale.
On January 22nd, the second monthly distribution of the project Briciole di Salute took place in Monreale. Volunteers Daniela Prestigiacomo, Lia Giangreco and Sonia Lo Monaco distributed diapers, homogenized products, milk, pasta, as well as shoes and clothes for children.
On January 24th, the vice delegate, assisted by Mrs. Lia Giangreco and Mrs. Giovanna Galli, gave to the person in charge of the structure Casa del Sorriso, lots of cookies as well as many pairs of shoes and croissants.
On January 24th, the vicedelegate signed an agreement with the Caritas of the Archdiocese of Monreale on the project “This land will be beautiful”, supported with the funds of the national Caritas. Maria SS. degli Agonizzanti Church will be at the disposal of the project, allowing the daily opening of the church to tourists who can admire its beauties. The delegation will provide some information brochures on the Constantinian Order and on the history of the church. This project will train and economically assist some unemployed young people.
The representation of Alcamo, headed by Mr. Pietro Francesco Mistretta, delivered food and other products to Bishop Aldo Giordano, parish priest of the Basilica Santa Maria Assunta of Alcamo.
CAMPANIA: INVESTITURE CEREMONY IN THE PRESENCE OF H.R.H. THE GRAND PREFECT
On December 1st 2019, in the presence of HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, the investitures of the new knights of our Order took place in Naples at the Pontifical Basilica of San Francesco di Paola. The Prior and Bishop Emeritus of Benevento, Monsignor Andrea Mugione, as well as Princess Beatrice, awarded the new knights and participated in the concert that followed, whose aim was to raise funds. Then, thanks to the hospitality of the Rector of the Basilica, a cocktail reception took place.
CAMPANIA: H.R.H. THE GRAND PREFECT IN NAPLES
On December 2nd 2019, HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, accompanied by Delegate Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo, went to the exhibition of the association “Avventura di Latta”, hosted by the artistic director of the association Mr. Marco Cecere. The association was born in Naples and hires 10 African migrants who are learning the traditional techniques of Neapolitan artisans. The laboratory was created with the aim of promoting, through art, a model of social inclusion that can give refugees and migrants a chance for training and work.
CAMPANIA: H.R.H. THE GRAND PREFECT IN NISIDA
On December 4th H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, accompanied by the Delegate Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo and the delegation adviser Giovanni de Lutio di Castelguidone, visited the “juvenile prison” in Nisida, where she was kindly welcomed by the director Gianluca Guida. Princess Beatrice could observe the enormous work accomplished in this prison for the recovery and reintegration into social life of these young people, and encouraged the volunteers to teach the job to the boys. The non-profit organization “Monelli tra i fornelli” and the ceramic workshop “Nesis” are an admirable example.
