On Sunday 6 October the representation of Alessandria, led by Dame Simona Delfino, organized a collection of food staples for family in need in the Parish of St Joseph the Artisan in the Christ district of Alessandria. The Vice Prior Father Augusto Piccoli, representative Dame Simona Delfino and Knights Lazzaro and Epifani attended the donation and were welcomed by the Salesian Fathers in the hall in front of the parish church.
The Delegation for Molise, represented by Secretary and Commander Giuseppe D’Amico and Knights Rodolfo Rossi, Giuseppe Di Nonno, Michele Di Maio and postulants, together with sympathisers Rossella Neosi, Giuseppe Alabastro and Tiziano Ascione, delivered a significant donation of medical aids to the ”Fisiomedica Loretana” rehabilitation facility in Toro. The institute has been operating in Molise since 1988 and since its inception has been working for the welfare of patients, especially the older ones.
The donation received heartfelt thanks from the legal representative of the facility, Stefania Giacci, together with her staff, who received fraternal greetings from the Delegate, Duke Don Ettore d’Alessandro di Pescolanciano. The group of Constantinian brothers was happily greeted by the clinic guests, who expressed gratitude and recognition with smiles and repeated heartfelt thanks. The delegation motto “a gift for a smile” was also made tangible for this occasion.
Heartfelt thanks go to the Knights awarded during the investiture ceremony on 25 August in Pescolanciano. Their offer enabled the purchase of wheelchairs, which were donated to the facility.
Ferrara, Sunday the 14th of December 2024. In preparation to Christmas the Representation made two important donations in the same day, so that it could guarantee a tangible sign of vicinity to the needy in sight of the imminent Holidays. The first donation was devolved to the voluntary association “Servizio Accoglienza alla Vita” – SAV of Ferrara. The volunteers Marco Zaganelli and Walter Chessa and Knight Davide Zamboni, in coordination with the Representative Father Davide Benini, welcomed by the tireless volunteers whom we thank, they delivered what was collected, with the important contribution of the volunteer Emanuele Chessa: toys, clothes and baby accessories, nappies, baby milk, pasta, canned vegetables, drinks, chocolate, Christmas panettone and much more. The second donation of the day was devolved to the Parish Caritas of S. Spirito, active in historic centre of Ferrara to help the most needy, where the volunteer Walter Chessa and Knight Davide Zamboni, again in coordination with the Representative Father Davide Benini, welcomed by a parish collaborator, delivered what they had previously collected together with the volunteer Emanuele Chessa.
About 150 kg of pasta and canned vegetables, clothes, underwear and shoes for large sizes and elderly are stored here.
The Dames and the Knights of the representation of Piacenza wished to be close to the children of families in difficulty and in precarious situations. They did so with a rich donation of toys and books. The representation was flanked by the Caritas diocesan of Piacenza for organisational and logistical activities.
The Vice Delegate Knight Officer Pietro Coppelli expressed satisfaction for the achievement, thanking all the Knights who were engaged in the collection of gifts. He addressed special thanks to the management of the Scuola Sant’Orsola, represented by Enrico Micheli, for having involved the young students in this solidarity work. Coppelli underlined how these small acts represent the seed that should germinate in every child, educating them towards the gesture of gift and charity. The Director of the diocesan Caritas, Deacon Mario Idda, thanked the Delegation for its constant activity conducted for the needy, and praised the initiative which carries a strong message represented not only by the material gifts but above all by the gesture of closeness to all those people living on the margins of society. At the end of the ceremony the Vice Prior of the Delegation Father Stefano Antonelli blessed the gifts.
Ferrara, 8th of November 2024. In the usual charitable works and charity of the Representation was made a donation to the association of voluntary “Servizio Accoglienza alla Vita” – SAV of Ferrara, that operates for the assistance and help to mothers and families in difficulties. Volunteer Walter Chessa, Knight Davide Zamboni and Knight Antonio Ombra, in coordination with the Representative Father Davide Benini, delivered what was collected in the previous weeks: toys, clothes and baby accessories, Children’s health aids and pasta. We also thank for the generous contribution of part of the material Father Giuliano Scotton. During the delivery the SAV volunteer Lilli Gabellini was present and thanked for the welcome and the commitment to the needy.
Ferrara, the 31st of October 2024. For the All Saints’ Day, volunteer Walter Chessa and Knight Antonio Ombra, in coordination with the Representative Father Davide Benini and Knight Davide Zamboni, had delivered a quintal of pasta, a pallet of Food products in glass boxes (approximately a quintal) and 8 big boxes full of clothes for adults and youngsters, to the Monastery of the Sisters Clarisse of the Corpus Domini of Ferrara. Sister Giovanna was present at the delivery, and we sincerely thank her for the welcome.
The Delegation of Calabria, together with the cultural Association “Due Sicilie” of Gioiosa Jonica, celebrated a solemn Mass in the local Parish of San Rocco, for the 130° anniversary of the passing of Francis II of Bourbon, last King of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
A great gesture of solidarity was made on the 8th of December 2024. Knight Antonino Campolo donated a conspicuous amount of pasta to the Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi in Reggio Calabria. The parish priest Giovanni Aitollo expressed his sincere gratitude for the contribution.
A thread that connects not just sweaters, scarves and blankets, but also people, stories and solidarity: this is the core of the Association “Cuore di Lana”. Thanks to a generous donation of balls of wool by the Delegation of Calabria, made the last 9th of December in Polistena (RC), the project of the association will receive a new impetus to continue spreading warmth, comfort and a sense of community.
Reggio Calabria, 21st of November 2024. On the occasion of the liturgical memorial of the Virgo Fidelis, an important initiative of solidarity took shape in Reggio Calabria, thanks to the Delegation of Calabria, which donated 50 hot meals to needy families served by the Caritas of the Parish of Santa Maria della Candelora. The Delegation thanks the Knight Antonino Campolo, without whose commitment this donation could not have been organized.
17th of November – The Delegation of Calabria responded enthusiastically to the call of the World Day of the Poor, instituted by Pope Francis to raise awareness of the importance of helping those most in need. The event saw the Delegation donating to the Parish of Santa Marina Vergine of Polistena goods of first necessity and various meals.
The food collection organized in favour of the Food Bank thanks to the generosity of the members of the Delegation, was a success. The initiative was held on the 16th of November at a supermarket in Rosarno (RC) and saw an extraordinary participation. The success of the event was possible thanks to the collaboration between our Delegation and the LIONS Club Polistena Brutium. Our Delegation contributed by giving long-life food. Later on, Dames, Knights, Meritorious and Costantinian Volunteers, together with the members of LIONS, dedicated time and energies to manage the meeting point and the food transportation, collecting more than 150kg of groceries in a few hours. The food collected was delivered to the Bank Food that will distribute it to families and people in difficulties of the territory.
On the 7th of October, a representation of the Delegation of Calabria attended the celebration of the Mass in occasion of the liturgical memorial of the Madonna del Rosario. The Mass was celebrated in Vibo Valentia at the church of Del Rosario, presided by Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace, Father Filippo Ramondino. The Eucharistic celebration was enriched by a supportive initiative that involved our Delegation. Concomitantly with the solemn Mass, a donation of baby products was organised, with the aim of supporting the families in difficulties of the local community. Nappies, clothes, powder milk, hygiene items and toys were donated.
The donation made by the Crotonian Representation to the Soup Kitchen “Padre Pio” in the Pythagorean city, assumed a particular value because it coincided with the solemnity of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary and at the same time with the Supplication, that the dean of the Crotone clergy, Monsignor Pancrazio Limina, addressed to the Virgin of Pompei. Over a hundred slices of lean meat and various boxes of pasta were donated to the diocesan structure founded by Monsignor Limina in 1997. The donation was delivered by Knight of Merit Vito Michele De Caro and by Knights of Grace Nicola Oliverio and Antonio Oliverio.
Thursday, 28th of October, in the thirtieth day of Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino’s passing, the holy Mass in suffrage was celebrated at the sanctuary of Santa Maria del Lino in Brescia. Father Arnaldo Morandi, who had acted as Secretary General of the Grand Prior’s Office for 10 years and Vice Prior of Lombardy, presided the celebration. Knights of Ecclesiastic Grace Commander Father Pierantonio Bodini, member of the Office of the Grand Prior, and Knight Father Faustino Pari concelebrated the Mass.
Lombardy Palazzolo sull’Oglio (BS), 25th of October 2024 – Knight Daniele Gavezzoli, promoter of the initiative, delivered to Civil Protection of the Province of Brescia, more than 25,000 bottles of mineral water, generously offered by the company “Acqua Maniva spa”. The water, now deposited for logistical reasons in the headquarter of the Civil Protection in Palazzolo sull’Oglio, will be later distributed to the various committees according to their necessities. Indeed, at least two pallets of water will be transported and destined to Bagnocavallo, Emilian country hit by a terrible flood.
Mantua, 27th of October 2024, An intense day for the Mantua Representation full of prayers, solidarity and culture, begun with a Holy Mass officiated by Father Massimiliano Cenzato, the Bishop’s Master of Ceremonies, and concelebrated by Monsignor Paolo Carraro, attended by Count Giuseppe Rizzani, Delegate of Lombardy and Representative of Mantua Knight Officer Maurizio Mirandola, Massimo Allegretti, president of the city council, representing the Mayor of Mantua, together with several Knights. This was followed by a convivial moment to support the charitable initiatives of the Bishop of Mantua His Excellency Monsignor Marco Busca and of the family home. After lunch, several Knights accompanied by the rector of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, Father Stefano Savoia, made a guided tour in the basement of the basilica, visiting the crypt and then climbing to the dome, opened especially for the occasion. The experience ended with a visit to the marvellous diocesan museum.
Bergamo, 31st of October 2024 –In accordance with the agreement of understanding and cooperation between the Constantinian Order and the Italian Red Cross, Knight Daniele Gavezzoli, promoter of the initiative, together with Dame Veronica Grillo, Sister of the Italian Red Cross Volunteer Nurse Corps, delivered 25,000 bottles of water, generously donated by the company “ Maniva spa”, to the headquarters of the Italian Red Cross Committee of Bergamo. The water will be used by the Red Cross to provide basic and emergency needs.
Brescia, 22nd of November 2024 – In implementation of the Food Collection Project, thanks to a generous donation from Knight Doctor Gianni Paroni, Vice Prior of Lombardy Monsignor Arnaldo Moraldi in coordination with Secretary Knight Officer Maurizio Mirandola collected several food vouchers worth 50 euros each, expendable at Conad Supermarkets. The available vouchers will be delivered directly to elderly people and families in need.
Tuesday, 22nd of October 2024 – Father Arnaldo Morandi, Secretary General of the Office of the Grand Prior, by mandate, delivered the diploma of Ecclesiastical Commander of Grace of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George to Monsignor Francesco Follo, former official of the Secretariat of State, and since 2022 envoy of the Holy See as permanent observer of UNESCO in Paris.
Rome, Monday, 30th of September 2024 – the Delegation of Lombardy and the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation, in coordination with the Chancery of the Constantinian Order, donated 14 pallets with 420 food parcels, 375 litres of shower gel and 500 disposable shaving kits to the Apostolic Almonery. Each package, weighing about 25 kg, contains long-life food and is ready to be delivered to families in need to meet their needs for about a month. The logistics and distribution were possible thanks to the availability of the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation.
Cellatica (BS), 23rd of October 2024 – Knight Daniele Gavezzoli acquired and delivered to the Caritas of Saint Vincent de Paoli of Cellatica, numerous packages of pasta that will cover the need of the numerous families and elderly.
Rome, Monday, 2nd of December 2024 – His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Almoner of His Holiness, personally welcomed to the Vatican the donation made by the Delegation of Lombardy with the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation, which, in coordination with the Order’s Chancery, delivered 14 pallets with 420 food parcels, 250 litres of shower gel and 500 disposable shaving kits to the Apostolic Almonery. Each package, weighing around 25 kg, contains long-life food and is ready to be delivered to families in need to meet their needs for about a month. The logistics and distribution were possible thanks to the availability of the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation.
