The awarding ceremony of the Gold Medal of merit to the 1st Department of Health “Turin” took place at the Angelo Pugnani Barracks in Turin, which has supported the population in difficulty, managing the hospitals of Piacenza and Aosta during the emergency phase of the pandemic.
The Vice Delegate of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta Nicolò Papurello also awarded Lieutenant Colonel Riccardo Costa the Silver Medal of merit for his activities.
During the last few weeks, the efforts of the Sicilian Delegation have continued through the project “Briciole di Salute”. Indeed, several donations were carried out in Alcamo, San Martino delle Scale, Monreale, Carini and Cinisi.
On the occasion of his twentieth anniversary of Episcopal Ordination, His Eminence Mons. Michele Pennisi, Archbishop of Monreale and Prior of Sicily presided over a solemn mass at the Cathedral of Monreale where, in addition to the diocesan clergy, the civil, military authorities as well as a group of Knights, headed by Noble Antonio di Janni, participated.
On Sunday, July 24, on the occasion of the feast of Saint Benedetto of Nursia, the 130th edition of the celebrations in honour of the Patron was held at the Abbey of San Martino delle Scale.
The Austrian delegation continues its action and its assistance to the poor and needy of the area.
Thanks to the generosity of Knights and friends, it was possible to donate two bicycles to two young refugees from Egypt and Syria who are currently staying at the Eisgarn monastery. Both greatly appreciated this gesture.
Since September 2021, the delegation, under the leadership of Vice Prior Father Andreas Lango, has been serving refugees from Syria, Egypt, Iraq and since March also from Ukraine.
A donation of toys and clothing for children, offered by the Regina Elena International Association in collaboration with the Delegation of Lombardy, was carried out by ITALBATT in favour of the Caritas located in Alma Ash Sha’b.
The donation was made in the presence of Lieutenant Colonel Terenzio Mazzei, Commander of the ITALBATT Squadron, and Father Anthony Maroun, parish priest of the church. “This donation will help families in economic difficulties and will give joy and serenity to the children who will receive these gifts… your generosity and closeness are essential for us“, Father Antonio declared during his greeting speech.
