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FOOD SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION

24/10/2015

Arezzo, 24 October 2015. In close partnership with a local branch of CARITAS, the Knights of the Delegation of Tuscany of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George, have handed over basic food supplies to Don Luigi Menci, Parish Priest at the church Chiesa della Collegiata of Foiano della Chiana, Arezzo. The initiative is part of an ongoing charitable project titled “The Hunger of our Neighbour” promoted by H.R.H. The Grand Master Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro.

“TROFEO DUCA DI CASTRO” HORSE SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION

11/10/2015

Novara, 11 October 2015. On the occasion of the XXII edition of the Horse Show Team Competition, a national show jumping contest called “Trofeo Duca di Castro” will be held at the Sporting Club ‘Monterosa Novara’ in honour of the Head of the Royal House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, H.R.H. the Prince Carlo, Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George.

Combining sporting prowess with a noble cause such as charity fund-raising, this event consists of three different sections: Horse Show Team Competition, a cross-country race open to both military and civilian teams; Horses and Beyond – a unique pet fair bringing together many different types of adoptable animals; the National Horse Show.

The event is concerned to raise funds for the charity project “The Hunger of our Neighbour”, which Prince Charles launched last year.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

11/10/2015

San Martino in Freddana (Lucca), 11 October 2015. In the church of San Martino in Freddana (Lucca), the Vicar Delegate Commander of Merit Edoardo Puccetti, of the Delegation of Tuscany of the Sacred Military Costantinian Order of Saint-George, invites the Knights and the Dames to take part to the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, patron of the Order, and to the procession in Her honor.

The meeting place will be the square of the Church at 5.30 pm.

Flood in Milazzo – Province of Messina

10/10/2015

Milazzo, 10 October 2015. On Saturday 10 October, Bastione, a small village under the jurisdiction of Milazzo in the province of Messina, was hit by severe weather conditions. Heavy rains flooded the streets with muddy waters causing widespread damage. The Delegation of Sicily of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George was quick to spring into action by sending out a volunteer team, headed by the Knight Giuseppe Matranga. After dropping off 200 Kg of food supplies at the local Parish of Santa Marina, the volunteers carried out relief operations, helping with the city’s clean-up efforts alongside distressed and fearful villagers, working hard to remove mud from the streets and trying to recover personal belongings and furniture along with other relief squads from the Italian Civil Defence.

THE VICAR DELEGATION OF LAZIO ORGANIZE A SPIRITUAL MEETING IN SUBIACO

8/10/2015

Rome, 8/10 October 2015. As every year, the Vicar Delegation of Lazio organizes a “retreat” to reinforce the spirit that binds us to our illustrious Order and to inform and train the aspirants on the Statutes they undertake to respect.

This year’s retreat will be held on 8, 9 and 10 October at the Monastery of St. Scolastica in Subiaco, in Piazzale Santa Scolastica with the participation of the twinned Delegation of Abruzzo and Molise.

The hospitality at the Monastery is full board (arrival in the afternoon of the 8th, thursday, untill the afternoon of saturday 10, after lunch). The agreed price is € 50.00 per person in a double room and € 60,00 per person in a single room.

The retreatl will be in memory of our beloved Prior Don Elio who, before leaving this earthly world, recommended to go on with this tradition, lasting from more than ten years, by choosing as theme of the retreat the last encyclical of His Holiness Pope Francis: “Laudato Si”.

We will be accompanied y during this journey of faith by the Reverend Father Abbot and the Benedictine fathers who will be delegated by him, as well as by our dear Brother Deacon, Don Vincenzo Testa, and the Chaplain.

The event is scheduled for October 8 at 16.30 at the Monastery in Subiaco (Rome) in Piazzale Santa Scolastica

For more information you can contact the following telephone numbers:

Monastery 0774.85569

Franco Ciufo 3387256970.