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Tuscany: Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

2/11/2023

Carrara (MS), 16 September 2023 – The Tuscan Delegation solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the Cathedral of Carrara.
The solemn Eucharistic concelebration was exceptionally presided over by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Ernest Simoni, concelebrant His Most Reverend Excellency Monsignor Alberto Silvani, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Volterra. The concelebration was attended by the Vice Prior of the Tuscan Delegation Father Donato Mollica, the Pastor of the Cathedral of Carrara Monsignor Raffaello Piagentini, and the Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Father Emanuele Borserini, Parish administrator in nine parishes of the Diocese of Massa Carrara – Pontremoli.
The Delegate Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, with Knights Luciano Giorgio Giannelli, Gaetano Castello, respectively Coordinator and Secretary of the Delegation, and Angelo Ragnoni, Provincial Representative of Massa Carrara, welcomed the Grand Chancellor, His Excellency Prince Don Francesco Ruspoli, who attended the ceremony, with various civil and military authorities.
The Vice Prior Father Donato Mollica transmitted the greetings of the Prior of the Delegation H.E. Monsignor Simone Giusti, Bishop of Livorno, and those of H.E. Monsignor Gianni Ambrosio, former Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Massa Carrara – Pontremoli and Prior of the Delegation of Emilia Romagna.
During the morning, the Tuscan Delegation, led by Prince Ruspoli, accompanied His Eminence Cardinal Simoni for a visit to the marble quarries of Michelangelo, guests of the Knight Officer Franco Barattini.
On the initiative of Knight Angelo Ragnoni, the Tuscan Delegation has donated to His Eminence a valuable crucifix set in marble in memory of his visit to Carrara.
The day ended with a convivial breakfast attended by the Knights, their families, friends, and local authorities.

LOMBARDY: AUTUMN ACTIVITIES 2023

2/11/2023

Brescia 20 October 2023. The Prior of the Lombardy delegation, Father Arnaldo Morandi, has launched a collection of basic necessities addressed to all the Knights and all the Dames. The Knights Claudio Gaole, Luciano Mazzola and Samuele Belleri have found and donated numerous bags of pellets destined to two families of compatriots in a particular time of difficulty.

CALABRIA: RECENT ACTIVITIES

31/10/2023

Saturday October 7 in Vibo Valentia, in the Church of the Rosary and Saint John the Baptist, on the occasion of the celebrations of Mary Most Holy of the Rosary, the Knights of the Calabria Delegation participated in the Eucharistic celebration officiated by Monsignor Filippo Ramondino, Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace and chaplain of the Order of the vibonese capital.
During the Holy Mass Giuseppina Tino, consort of the Meritorious Salvatore Barbieri, was remembered and was given reading of the prayer of the Constantinian Knight by Knight Of. Roberto Bendini.
This appointment has now been consolidated among the initiatives of the Constantinian Order of Calabria.

On Friday October 13, the Calabria Delegation honored the anniversary of the Marian apparition of Fatima, called “miracle of the sun”, by donating 60 hot meals to the Diocesan Caritas of Candelora. The importance of the “miracle of the sun” was born on 30 October 1950, when it happened before Pope Pius XII, three days before the solemn proclamation of the dogma of the Assumption of Mary. The Pope interpreted the event as a sort of “approval” of the gesture he was about to make.
The donation will serve to comfort the most needy, who can not afford any meal, also bringing them closer to the “immaculate heart of Mary”. The donation is due to the efforts made by Knight Antonino Rosario Campolo.

TAURIANOVA (R.C.), On October 25, at the Caritas Parish “Maria S.S. delle Grazie”, a group of Knights of the Calabria Delegation donated various kinds of basic necessities for the needy families of that place. The parish priest Father Mino Ciano, renewing to the Confreres present his esteem for the unceasing commitment, expressed great admiration for this gesture of solidarity made by the Members of the Sacred Constantinian Militia who are constantly engaged in numerous charitable activities throughout the territory, testifying concretely with their actions the most authentic values and ideals of Chivalry.

On 28 October 2023, in Castrolibero, a town near Cosenza, was held an historical re-enactment in costume of the taking over of the fief of Castelfranco, by Pietro Antonio Sanseverino, prince of Bisignano, which took place in 1528. Over 100 participants took part in the procession that, along the streets of the village in evocative places, revived, reciting, the highlights of the arrival of the new feudal lord and his family, on site. On the return of the procession in front of the church of SS. Salvatore, the Knights and Dames participated in the “Te Deum”. The ceremony was held in the presence of the Mayors of the two municipalities: Orlandino Greco, for Castrolibero and Francesco Fucile for Bisignano. The event ended with the exhibition of the flag-wavers of the Palio of Bisignano, held on the churchyard.

NAPLES AND CAMPANIA: RECENT ACTIVITIES

31/10/2023

Pozzuoli, Aeronautical Academy. A bronze medal of Merit was given by the Delegate Donna Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo to a student who stood out for her humanitarian commitment. The delivery took place during the inauguration of the academic year at the Aeronautical Academy of Pozzuoli, in the presence of the highest military posts.
The Head of Statd of the Air Force General Luca Goretti, the Commander of the Academy of Pozzuoli General Casale, the Undersecretary of Defense Hon. Matteo Perego di Premnago, Senator Stefania Craxi, General Caputo, General Mainini, and many others were present, including Knight Giovanni Angelo Marciano.

Solemnity of the Cross. The celebration of the Solemnity of the Cross was held in Naples, at the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola. It was organized by Don Mario Savarese, Vice Prior of the Delegation, with the participation of many Knights.

Conferral of the honorary citizenship of the city of Gaeta to H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies

25/10/2023

Detail of H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies as a child in Gaeta

Rome, 23 October 2023 – The City Council of Gaeta unanimously decided to recognize the Honorary Citizenship to H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House.

The Mayor of Gaeta, Dr. Cristian Leccese, has communicated the motivations of such resolution, of historical scope, that expresses the indissoluble tie that unites, from always, the Royal House of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies with the City of Gaeta, as well as the deep feeling of respect and affection that H.R.H. the Grand Master has been able to establish for decades with the people of Gaeta.

The Mayor of the city and the Administration expressed their sincere congratulations to H.R.H. the Head of the Royal House for the prestigious award.