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Usa: summer Activities of the American Delegation
Various events and activities of the American Delegation of the Constantinian Order took place during the summer months, after the conclusion of the Ukrainian appeal, in which the Delegation actively participated.
A print newsletter, the first in over a decade, was restarted and sent to the Delegation members. A gala reception was held during the month of July to benefit the restoration of a historic church, with over 200 people in attendance. Two investiture ceremonies were celebrated, as well as the titular feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Besides being invited to assist at local celebrations, Knights and Dames continued their own works of charity. The Delegation is scheduling events and charitable projects for next year.
CALABRIA: EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
The delegation of Calabria, like every year, organized two solemn Pontificals on the occasion of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14. Specifically, the Holy masses took place in Reggio Calabria and Crotone.
LOMBARDY: INVESTITURE CEREMONY IN MILAN
On Friday 16 September in Milan, also this year the Investiture ceremony of the Lombardy delegation took place at the Basilica Saint Eustorgio.
THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SICILY DELEGATION CONTINUE
During the month of September, the commitment of the Sicilian Delegation continued through the numerous donations of the “Briciole di Salute” project. In particular, the towns of Monreale, Barrafranca, S. Martino delle Scale and Noto benefited from the donations, the latter in the presence of H.R.H. the Grand Prefect.
On July 31, the 58th Archbishop H.E. Mons. Gualtiero Isacchi took possession of the diocese in the Cathedral of Monreale. A group of Knights, headed by the Vice Delegate, attended the ceremony.
On September 8, Chaplain Dario Pavone returned to the house of the Lord. We will remember him for his great attachment to the Constantinian Order of Saint George and for his infinite kindness.
On Friday, September 9, a solemn mass was celebrated in Grammichele, presided by His Eminence Mons. Michele Pennisi, Archbishop Emeritus of Monreale, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
On Wednesday, September 14, the Vice Delegate donated two very rare documents from 1836 to the Basilica Magione in Palermo.
On the occasion of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the delegation organized solemn Eucharistic celebrations in Barrafranca, Mazara del Vallo, Messina and Palermo.