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CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF FATHER REGIS N. BARWIG

2/01/2023

H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George expresses deep sorrow at the loss at 90 years of age of Very Rev. Fr. Regis Norbert Barwig, founder of the Community of Our Lady of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA, and Prior Emeritus of the American Delegation, who entered the Constantinian Order as an Ecclesiastical Knight Commander of Grace in 1989 and as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Francis I in 2017.

H.R.H. the Duke of Castro wishes to honor his memory in light of his role as the spiritual, pastoral and human guide that Fr. Regis embodied for the American Delegation from the moment of its foundation, and for all who knew him.

This morning, His Eminence Cardinal Martino, Protodeacon of Holy Roman Church and Grand Prior of the Order, prayed for the repose of his soul.

CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF THE POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI

1/01/2023

H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, together with the Royal Family, both personally and as Grand Master of the Constantinian Order of Saint George, unites with the grief of the Holy Roman Church and of all Christendom at the loss of His Holiness the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI. His eternal memory will continue to live through the witness of faith and unceasing work which symbolized his earthly journey to the Father’s House. May the prayers of the Royal Family and of the Knights and Dames be a humble testimony of the closeness of the Order to the faithful throughout the world who mourn the departure of Pope Benedict.

ROME AND LAZIO: CONCERT FOR THE HOLY CHRISTMAS 2022

27/12/2022

Rome – On Wednesday 20th of December 2022, the Christmas Concert performed by the Choir of the Diocese of Rome took place at Ferrajoli Palace, followed by a lunch in the Hall of Lilies, in the presence of H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master.

The initiative, organized by the delegation of Rome and Lazio, was an opportunity to meet many confreres in a festive and convivial atmosphere in view of the Christmas holidays. The evening also served to raise funds for charitable activities supported by the delegation and, in particular, for the Family Homes of the Circle S. Pietro that welcome the families of the children assisted by the Children’s Hospital Bambino Gesù.

The lunch was preceded by a concert and a welcome cocktail in the halls of the Palace, and at the entrance the participants were welcomed by the Delegate, Marquis Giuseppe Ferrajoli di Filacciano and by the Vice Delegate, Esq. Gualtiero Ventura.

Many illustrious personalities attended the event, we can mention the Grand Chancellor Don Francesco, Prince Ruspoli, Princess Angelica Ruspoli, Dr. Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General, Don Paolo Costantino dei Principi Borghese, Prince Guglielmo Giovanelli Marconi, Donna Edoarda Crociani, Count Roberto Giustiniani, Countess Milena Von Rex and Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco.

BELGIUM: PONTIFICAL MASS IN THE PRESENCE OF H.R.H. THE GRAND MASTER

15/12/2022

Brussels, Saturday 10 December 2022 – The investiture ceremony of the new Constantinian Knights took place at the Church of St Jacques-sur-Coudenberg under the presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Grand Master, in companionship of Dr. Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General.

In the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of Belgium, Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order, the rite of the Pontifical Holy Mass was celebrated.
The Celebrant was the Most Rev. Father Frédéric Testaert, O. Praem., Abbot of Postel and concelebrants were Monsignor Hrvoje Škrlec, chargé d’affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature to the European Union, Monsignor Eric Soviguidi, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to UNESCO and the Reverend Robrecht Boone, Representative of the Holy See of the International Committee of Military Medicine.
His Serene Highness Prince Charles-Louis d’Arenberg, Delegate of Belgium, Knight Grand Cross of Justice, assisted by Consul-General Gunnar Riebs, Vice-Delegate of Belgium, Knight Grand Cross of Merit, welcomed all the distinguished guests; among them the families of the deceased Knights during the last year.
H.R.H. the Grand Master proceeded to the delivery of the decorations: Vice-admiral Dario Giacomin, Knight grand officer of Merit; Baron Henry d’Anethan, Knight of Justice; Prof. Dr. Werner-Édouard de Saeger van Nattenhaesdonck, Knight Officer of Merit and Knight of Merit to Prof. Dr. Kim Christiaens and Dr. Jean-Baptiste Belge. H.R.H. the Duke of Castro also promoted to the rank of Knight Grand cross of Merit Prof. Dr. Hugo Vandenberghe , honorary vice-president of the Belgian Senate.

After the religious ceremony, all the Knights and other guests took part in a formal diner in the Brussels ‘Cercle Royal du Parc.’

SOUTHERN-EAST ASIA: EVENT 9 DECEMBER 2022

12/12/2022

Bangkok, 9 December 2022 – The Vice Delegate has been invited by Mr. Ariya Banomyong, new President of Alliance Française Bangkok,
to the special celebration of the 110th Anniversary of Alliance Française Bangkok, an elegant evening including a vernissage, a musical and visual performance and a cocktail. Opening remarks were delivered by H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to Thailand, and Mr. Ariya Banomyong.
The very selected audience enjoyed the premiere of “Musical & visual journey through 110 years of Franco-Thai history” by artists Mr. Jonas Dept and Mr. Jean-David Caillouët.

Special Senior Guests were AF Bangkok’s Honorary Presidents, Dr. Jingjai Hanchanlash, and Dr. Sribhumi Sukhanetr, respectively Presidents in charge for 20 and 25 years, and Madam Director of the Institute bearing the name of Princess Galyani Wadhana who was also a Teacher of French language.

The Ambassador of Romania attended as well as francophone Diplomats from the Embassies of the European Union, Switzerland and Representatives of several Organizations.