The famous “Pio Alferana” 2022 award ceremony took place in Castellabate. The event was organized by the Constantinian Knight Prof Vittorio Sgarbi and H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, accompanied by the Delegate Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo, attended.
The Mayor of Castellabate and many illustrious guests such as the journalist Cesara Buonamici, the director of the excavations of Pompei Gabriel Zuchtriegel and many other guests participated in the event.
In addition, the Princess, in the company of Don Leopoldo de Gregorio Cattaneo and Dr. Generoso di Meo, visited the exhibition of photographs taken by Prof. Sgarbi and the magnificent exhibition owned by Mr. Saverio di Giaimo.
SOUTHERN- EAST ASIA: BANGKOK, 12 JULY 2022
Bangkok, 12 July 2022 – The Embassy of Japan in Thailand communicated that “Following the passing away of Former Prime Minister, Mr. ABE Shinzo, a Book of Condolences opens on July 12 and July 14 2022”. The Vice Delegate, deeply saddened by the fatal shooting on July 8 2022 of His Excellency Shinzo Abe, the longest serving Prime Minister of Japanese history, on behalf of the Delegation for Southeast Asia of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, has conveyed deepest sympathy and condolences to the Government and the people of Japan and to the family of the late Leader for this tragic loss.
NAPLES AND CAMPANIA: TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD CHRIST OF PROCIDA
On July 3rd, after receiving the invitation of H.E. Bishop Battaglia, Metropolitan Archbishop of Naples and H.E. Msgr Castello, Auxiliary Bishop of Naples, the delegation of Naples and Campania participated in the inauguration of the Naples Cathedral, honoring Christ throughout the morning with a picket of honor made up of Knights and Dames.
In the afternoon there was a procession from the Cathedral to Square Mercato and then a Holy Mass presided by Bishop Castello.
TUSCANY: THE DELEGATION’S SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Carrara (MS), June 16th 2022 – A group of Knights and Dames of the Tuscan delegation participated in the solemn Eucharistic Concelebration in the Cathedral of Carrara in honour of the Patron of the city, Mons. Ceccardo. This important celebration was presided over by the new diocesan bishop, H.E. Monsignor Mario Vaccari, in the presence of municipal, civil and military authorities.
SICILY: SUMMER ACTIVITIES
His Eminence Cardinal Enrico Feroci celebrated a solemn mass on the occasion of the Feast of Corpus Domini. Some Sicilian Knights were present, led by Mr. Pietro Francesco Mistretta, representative of Alcamo, who also organized the mass.
On Wednesday, June 15th, a Holy Mass was celebrated in Mazara del Vallo, on the occasion of the Patron Saint Vito, presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese H.E. Rev.ma Mons. Domenico Mogavero. Many Sicilian Knights were present, led by Vice Delegate Antonio di Janni.
On Sunday, June 19th, the Solemnity of Corpus Domini, the Archbishop H. E. Rev. Mons. Michele Pennisi celebrated a solemn mass in the Cathedral of Monreale. Afterwards, a procession was held where some Knights of the Order participated.
On June 21st, H.R,H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, visited the famous Cave in Alia, which has been studied for years by Prof. Carmelo Montagna.
The Grand Prefect was accompanied by her sister, H.R.H. Princess Anne of Bourbon Two Sicilies and by the Vice Delegate for Sicily Noble Antonio di Janni.
On June 29th, the Vice Delegate for Sicily Noble Antonio di Janni and the volunteer Sonia Lo Monaco donated some products for children from zero to three years belonging to disadvantaged families of Monreale.
On July 1st, the Vice Delegate for Sicily donated some products in the city of Carini. In particular, diapers were delivered to the Archpriest of Carini, Father Giacomo Sgroi.