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EMILIA ROMAGNA: ANNIVERSARY OF BENEDICTINE CATHEDRAL OF. ST PETER’S BENEDICTION

10/07/2018

On June 29th the 500th anniversary of the Benedictine cathedral of St. Peter’s benediction took place. The holy liturgy was presided by His Eminence Archbishop of Modena Msgr. Erio Castellucci. Lots of devoted people joined the celebration. The delegation was represented by the Vice Delegate Mr. Marenghi, who read a personal massage, written by the Prior of the delegation, to H.E. the Archbishop. His speech was full of approval, support and gratitude towards this reflection moment. Mr. Marenghi also thanked the Prior of the cathedral for his kind welcome and expressed, on behalf of the delegate, his appreciation for the event. After the ceremony a dinner, offered by the Benedictine community, took place.

EMILIA ROMAGNA: RESIDENCE INAUGURATION

9/07/2018

A fully equipped residence for pilgrims was inaugurated in Santa Maria del Monte. It was donated by the delegation of Emilia Romagna and the Bank of Piacenza, on the occasion of the delivery of the Award “Solidarietà per la Vita” that has reached its 28th edition.
The Holy Communion was celebrated by His Eminence Msgr. Ovidio Vezzoli, Bishop of the Diocese of Fidenza.
Mr. Corrado Sforza Fogliani, Chairman of Executive Board of Piacenza Bank and Delegate of the Order, hopes the new premises could become a future permanent hosting residence for pilgrims visiting the Sanctuary.
Later the prestigious award “Solidarietà per la Vita” was delivered to Mrs. Giuseppina Schiavi, as acknowledgement of her efforts in many years of volunteer work.

PIEDMONT AND VALLE D’AOSTA: FUNDRAISING IN TURIN

9/07/2018

Turino, July, 5th 2018. Mr. Massimo Trasforini, representative of the city of Turin, organised a cocktail in order to gather funds. The event’s purpose was to broadcast the Order’s activities. It was very successful. The Vice delegate, Mr. Baschirotto, attended as well.

SICILY: ACTIVITIES IN JULY

9/07/2018

On July, 7th the Vice Delegate and Ms. Lo Monaco donated several products to the the retirement home Opera Pia Benedetto Balsamo in Monreale. These products were first delivered to the Vice Delegate by some volunteers who constantly help the delegation.

On July 4^th and 6^th the Vice delegate and some Knights gave Don Bernardo, manager of the caritas in S. Martino delle Scale, lots of products. The donation is part of Briciole di Salute.

On July 6^th the Vice delegate donated a defibrillator to a no-profit sport association called Katana Ryu club, which has always helped young people to get rid of drugs and alcohol.

LOMBARDY: DONATION IN VIGEVANO

5/07/2018

2018, July 4. After the first intervention on February 24th, the representative Dame Mrs. Clara Bollini, the knights Msgr. Paolo Bonato and Mr. Vincenzo Bonifacio and Mr. Nicola Impagnatiello,visited again the old (ladies) guests of “Piccolo Villaggio Duci” in Vigevano.
During this occasion, foodstuffs and hygiene products have been delivered. The delegation is always grateful to the honored guests for their warm reception and thanks the manager of the Center Mrs. Antonietta Galli.