Brescia, August 10th, 2019 – The collaboration between the Order and the diocesan Caritas continues. The secretary of the Brescia representation, Mr. Maurizio Mirandola, with Mr. Bartolomeo Bonafede and the decorated Pietro Santacroce and Giuseppe Scolaro, proceeded to the acquisition and the delivery of food that will cover the needs of many needy families of the parish of Brescia-San Polo.
A group of knights and volunteers donated several products in favour of the poor families of the community at Sant ‘Andrea Apostolo church in Parghelia in the presence of Bishop Giuseppe Florio.
The following days, they spent a wonderful evening in the old Porto Santa Venera, now known as Vibo Marina. The afternoon began with the Eucharistic celebration at the sanctuary of Maria SS. of the Rosary of Pompei, presided by Bishop Saverio Di Bella. Subsequently, an excellent concert of classical music took place. The day was organized by Mr. Giuseppe Spera, commander of the Coast Guard of Vibo Valentia Marina.
The delegate of Liguria and other knights were welcomed by Colonel Riccardo SCIUTO, Provincial Commander of Genoa at the San Giuliano fort. Colonel Sciuto received the silver medal of merit.
After receiving an official invitation by the French Consul, knights and dames of the Ligurian delegation gathered for the usual ceremony which summarizes the activities carried out during this first part of the year at the fabulous Villa Molié in Genoa. The delegate also recalled the last recommendations of the Grand Prior, as well as the recent provisions of the Grand Magisterium concerning the statutes. During the meeting, the program of initiatives planned for the the upcoming year was finalized.
As part of the charity project Briciole di salute, some representatives of the Ligurian delegation brought several food aid to the canteen held in Genoa Prà by the Missionary Sisters of Charity of Calcutta in favour of the poorest people.
August 25th 2019 – Mr. Massimo Trasforini made the 4th Donation to a needy family, purchasing a sofa with blankets and sheets. This donation will be repeated on a monthly basis.
The patronal feast of St. Anne presided by the Chaplain Augusto Piccoli took place on Sunday 28th of July at the Parish Church of Lunassi. The representative of Alexandria, Mrs. Simona Delfino, also read the prayer of the Constantinian Knight at the end of the procession.
On July 24th, the second distribution of products of the project Briciole di Salute took place in Monreale, at the Constantinian Church Maria SS degli Agonizzanti.
July 10th was a feast day for the community of the old district of the “Civita” of Catania, since Father Giuseppe Scrivano celebrated his ninth anniversary of priesthood at the church of San Francesco di Paola.
On July 29th the usual distribution of products of the project Briciole di Salute took place in Piazza Armerina.
On August 4th, the second edition of “Cycling to give hope” was held in Piazza Armerina. The event, sponsored by various local authorities, including the Sicilian delegation of the Order, brought together all citizens, regardless of their age, on a charity day. The donations made were entirely donated to the FASTED Onlus association in Palermo.
On July 31st, the vice delegate handed Dom Bernardo, head of the Caritas of the benedictine Abbey of S. Martino delle Scale, many products requested by the Benedictine monks.
On July 31st, the vice delegate and Mrs. Lia Giangreco gave to Casa del Sorriso’s volunteers some diapers, baby food and milk.
On August 1st a food distribution was organized in Acireale.
On August 3rd, the vice Delegate and Mr. Pier Francesco Mistretta gave to Archbishop Leonardo Giordano some products of the project Briciole di Salute.
On August 9th the vice delegate handed Archpriest Don Vincenzo Ambrogio some products in Carini.
On August 12th HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, accompanied by the vice Delegate, delivered food products of the project Briciole di Salute project to the canteen of S. Corrado in Noto.
On August 11st, on the occasion of the celebration in honor of Maria SS. Addolorata in Marsala, a representation of the Order took part in the Mass celebrated by Bishop Giancarlo Tumbarello. At the end of the liturgy, a procession took place as well.
