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PADOVA 23 SEPTEMBER 2017 – CONFERENCE ON MEDICAL PREVENTION

26/09/2017

On September 23 the Conference on Medical Prevention took place in the Palazzo Zacco, in Prato della Valle. The Conference was organized by the delegations of Padova and Vicenza as well as the Army Club of Padova, directed by Colonel Carlo Libanori.

The large number of participants confirmed the great interest in the comments presented by Mr Sergio Garofalo on “Preventing skin ageing and skin tumors” and the presentation by Mr Domenico Trovato who spoke on “Prevention of cardiovascular diseases”.

The clarity and the linearity of the presentations, accompanied exemplifying slides, aroused great interest among the public.

At the conclusion of the conference Mr Alberto Lonigo, Representative for Padova and Vicenza, took the floor and spoke of the social importance of this meeting for purposes of the Order, which is especially interested in assisting the less fortunate and protecting our spiritual tradition.

After thanking H.E. the Grand Inquisitor Mr Alberto Lembo and Mr Lucio Pasqualetto, Vice Delegate of the Triveneto Region for their participation, the Representative stated that he hoped this was only the first of a series of such profitable and beneficial initiatives.

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2017 SPIRITUAL RETREAT OF THE ABRUZZO ANDMOLISE DELEGATION

25/09/2017

On 14, 15 and 16 September the Knights of the Abruzzo and Molise Delegation held a spiritual retreat in the Sanctuary of the Addolorata of Castelpetroso, on the Molise hills. Present were Delegate Franco Ciufo, the Chaplains and about sixty Knights, Dames and Applicants.

Special care was taken regarding the Applicants who, as is the custom for our Delegation, take part in a two year training course during which they are present for our activities and attend at least one spiritual retreat before becoming members of the Constantinian Militia. This year’s theme was “Working in the Vineyard of the Lord”. The chaplains underscored the evangelical meaning of the subject matter and the need for love of God and our neighbor, with special focus on understanding and forgiveness. During the three days various lessons were provided on the history of the Order: By-laws and purpose, history of the Kingdom of, the Two Sicilies and the Royal House of Bourbon, the politics, economy and finances of the Kingdom and the most important personages and events that conferred such honor upon the Order.

There was also a special presentation on the conversion of actress Claudia Koll. The Retreat coincided with the most important Festivities of the order: Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the Feast of The most Holy Mary of Sorrows whose name honors the Sanctuary of Castelpetroso, the Patron Saint of the Molise region.

EXALTATION OF THE CROSS – EMILIA ROMAGNA

23/09/2017

On Monday, September 18, the Delegation of Emilia Romagna organized a training Conference for aspiring Knights and Dames. The conference was chaired by Msgr. Arnaldo Morandi, Secretary General of the Office of the Grand Prior and H.E. Mr. Alberto Lembo, Grand Inquisitor. Mr. Franco Marenghi, Vice Delegate for Emilia Romagna and Mr. Ilario Pagani, Representative for Modena and Reggio Emilia also attended the conference, along with other Knights, Dames and aspiring members.

FESTIVITY OF THE HOLY CROSS IN ABRUZZO AND MOLISE

20/09/2017

On September 14 the Knights and Dames of the Abruzzo and Molise delegation, as well as their families, assembled in the Marian Sanctuary of Castelpetroso (IS) to celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

At the conclusion of the procession Don Francesco Ferro, Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace, celebrated Holy Mass. In so doing he spoke of the importance of the Feast in the Christian world and its meaning for the Constantinian Militia, remembering the Special Indulgence awarded to participants by our Holy Father Pope Francis.

The liturgy ended with benediction of the relic of the wood of the cross by Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace don Natalino di Rienzo. This important festivity marked the beginning of the 2017 spiritual retreat for Knights of the Delegation which lasted until Saturday 16 September. Approximately 60 Knights, Dames and applicants participated, coordinated by the Delegate, Mr Franco Ciufo, as well as local families and dignitaries.

SICILY – FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS

19/09/2017

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross is one of the principal activities for members of the Constantinian order and as such is solemnly celebrated throughout Sicily, with ceremonies in Acireale (CT), Milazzo and Palermo.
A great number of Knights, Dames and Volunteers participated in the ceremony in each of these locations, demonstrating a positive response to the invitation of His Most Rev. Eminence the Cardinal Grand Prior to celebrate this fixed appointment with dignity.