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NAPLES AND CAMPANIA: ACTIVITIES IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

4/04/2022

On March 17th, some Knights, Dames and volunteers of the Delegation of Naples and Campania commemorated the figure of the Neapolitan soldier with a Mass. For too many years our young people who heroically and loyally defended the Neapolitan homeland have been forgotten, despite their sacrifices and acts of heroism inspired by the admirable example of our King Francis II Servant of God, for whom the cause of beatification had already been launched.

Following the example of tge Servant of God His Majesty King Francis II of Bourbon, on Friday, March 18, a new food donation was carried out in favour of the canteen located in Via Marina in Naples.

A gift as a gesture of love to alleviate the saddest moments, especially for children. This is the meaning of the initiative promoted by the delegation of Campania that, on February 16th, delivered sweets to children. “It is a bit delayed, due to the pandemic that prevented us from making the delivery on time”, declares Knight Giancarlo Rinaldi, representing Marquise Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo dei Principi di Sant’Elia, Delegate of Campania – but we were happy to be able to fulfill the commitment we had made towards the little guests of the Giuseppe Ferraro Onlus Foundation. In this sense, I must thank both the Knights of the Order and the other people who participated in our fundraising. The smile of these children continues to be the best prize for us”.
Special thanks to Emiddio de Franciscis de Casanova, Roberto Della Rocca, Enzo de Maio, Pio Forlani, Antonio Ianniello, Mario Marino, Rosa Montella, Alessandro Pasca di Magliano, Vincenzo Triente Castaldo.

LOMBARDY: DONATIONS IN MARCH

29/03/2022

Rivoltella – Desenzano (BS), March 6th, 2022 – Mr. Maurizio Mirandola, after receiving a request for support sent by an association that has collaborated with the Order for years, has delivered many mattresses, pillows, blankets and sheets, donated by the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation.

Cellatica (BS), March 9th, 2022 – Mr. Daniele Gavezzoli purchased and delivered about 250 liters of milk for the San Vincenzo parish in Cellatica.
The food will be given to the many needy families of the area.

Mantua, March 18, 2022 – Mr. Maurizio Mirandola, Representative of the City of Mantua, together with Mr. Andrea Moretti and Mr. Giuseppe Scolaro, participated in the solemn mass presided by H.E. Msgr. Paolo Giulietti, Archbishop of Lucca, together with Bishop Marco Busca and the city’s priests, on the feast of Saint Anselm, patron of the city and of the diocese. The highest civil and military authorities were present at the ceremony.

Brescia. Mrs. Katia Chiari, President of the Tanghetti & Chiari Onlus Foundation, involved the Constantinian Order in an important humanitarian operation in favour of the population affected by the current war. The several vans left Brescia to reach Poland on the border with Ukraine where the refugees are gathering now. Food, clothing, medical aid, beds for field hospitals and basic necessities were delivered. A special mention goes to the young volunteers and all the staff who participated in this initiative.

SICILY: ACTIVITIES IN MARCH

29/03/2022

On, Wednesday March 2nd Msgr. Salvatore Grimaldi celebrated the function of the Ash Wednesday at Basilica Magione where a huge group of Sicilian Knights and Dames attended. In his homily, Archbishop Grimaldi pointed out that the day of the Ash Wednesday is not a day of pain, but of hope and peace and that “the gesture of ashes on the head cancels out our egoism and projects us towards the Easter light”.

On Friday, after the ceremony of the Holy Ashes, Mr. Salerno, Mr. Lipari and Mr. Cacioppo met Father Rino Randazzo in Castelvetrano and delivered medicines and food. Father Randazzo joyfully received these Knights to whom he expressed his gratitude for this generous donation. During the meeting, a moment of prayer and a thought was dedicated to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

On Wednesday, March 9, the first distribution of products for children from zero to three years took place in Monreale. Diapers, milk, pasta and baby food were donated to 25 children, including many newborns.

On Friday, March 11, the Sicilian delegation participated in the collection of basic products to help refugees in Ukraine. These products were delivered at the church of Saint Francis in Ficarazzi (near Palermo). These donations included children’s clothing, blankets, sheets, clothing of various kinds and some medicines.

On March 11, a mass was celebrated in honor of Blessed Mary Christine in Barrafranca.
Cav. Matteo Bertino, Cav. Balsam Alessandro, Cav. Marco Milazzo, Cav. Claudio Fazzi, Cav. Vincenzo Graci and Mrs Giuseppina Crescimanna, as well as the distinguished Constantino Giuseppe Mastrobuono attended the Holy Mass, celebrated by the Chaplain of the Order Fr Luigi Sansone and concelebrated by Fr Francesco Bondà.
On that occasion, the Delegation of Sicily offered various food, medicines, clothes and toys for children in order to alleviate the suffering of the Ukrainian population. The donated products were delivered to the Salesians who will ensure that they reach the population hit by the war.

Saturday, March 19, the Vice Delegate for Sicily and Mr. Claudio Ragusa donated some products from the “Briciole di Salute” Project at the Benedictine Caritas in San Martino delle Scale.

On Wednesday, March 23, Mrs. Lia Giangreco and Mrs. Antonella Zito distributed some products to 25 children from needy families. The donation took place at church Maria SS degli Agonizzanti in Monreale.

On Friday, March 25, the Vice Delegate of the Sicilian delegation and the meritorious Lia Giangreco donated diapers and baby food for the new children welcomed in the “Casa del Sorriso” structure in Monreale.

On March 24th, a cultural meeting was held at the Monreale Town Hall in which a short film was presented to the city, directed by the director Linda Ferrante and sponsored by the Delegation of Sicily, aimed at publicizing the situation of Afghan women, after the advent of the Taliban regime.

BANGKOK: EVENT ON MARCH 26TH 2022

28/03/2022

Bangkok, March 26, 2022 – After a long break, the Thai Italian Youth Orchestra returns to action with a unique event at the “Goethe-Institut Thailand”, under the direction of Maestro Alberto Firrincieli, artistic director of the orchestra , who participated as a musician and composer, interpreting his new compositions.
The musical evening featured the acclaimed soloist and composer Maestro Arnaldo de Felice, a world-renowned Italian oboist.
For the special merits acquired in promoting the prestige of Italy in Thailand and in neighboring countries (he also performed in Burma and Cambodia) developing fruitful collaborations in the field of classical music, with a specific focus on young people, Maestro Firrincieli received the honor of Knight of the Star of Italy, conferred at the end of the concert by H.E. Lorenzo Galanti, Italian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand. The Vice Delegate warmly congratulated him and had the pleasure of presenting him with a crest of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies. The Vice Delegate also had the opportunity to speak with the Magnificent Rector and President of the “Assumption University” (a private Catholic university founded and administered by the Brothers of Christian Education of Saint Gabriel), Professor Reverend Father Bancha Saenghiran, Ph.d , (also known as Fra’ Albert Laurence) with the Director of the International Relations Office, Professor Glen Chatelie. Maestro Firrincieli is, among other positions, also Professor of the Music Department of the aforementioned University. Special thanks go to the Embassy of Italy and to Mr. Anders Wiberg and his wife, Mrs. Tetsuko.

SOUTHERN-EAST ASIA: EVENT ON MARCH 23RD

24/03/2022

Bangkok, 23 March 2022 – The Constantinian Order, thanks to its Special Consultive Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organizations, and Observer at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP, based in Bangkok) has been invited to join the “Regional Conversation: Promoting Regional Cooperation for Enhancing Access to Essential Health Products”.

The Delegate for Southeast Asia, H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius, has designated the Vice Delegate to participate to this online event, with the chance to engage with experts live, in the fields of medical research, technology, trade, logistics, transportation.

The Speakers have all highlighted how regional and international cooperation could enable equitable and affordable access to essential medical goods in the Asia-Pacific macro region, where vaccine inequality has been very tangible.
The Panelists stressed the need to support global trade with special efforts relating to export restrictions, trade and tariffs facilitations, as well as technical regulations, to help tackle inequities.