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SICILY: DONATIONS IN FEBRUARY

2/03/2022

On February 5th, the Vice Delegate of Sicily, accompanied by Mr. Giulio Pillitteri, donated to the Archpriest of Carini, Father Giacomo Sgroi, several products that are part of the project “Briciole di Salute” at the Main Church in Carini.

As part of the synergistic collaboration between the Sicilian Delegation and the “Crocerossine d’Italia Onlus” Association, thanks to the availability of Dr. Muratore’s “Ponte Oreto” pharmacy, some doctors of the Order voluntarily collaborated for the local vaccination campaign.
The members of the Association “Crocerossine d’Italia Onlus” have been in charge of guaranteeing the correct access procedures to the Pharmacy facilities. In addition to Dr Di Janni, Dr. Amalia Guccione, Dr. Andrea Muratore, Prof. Anna Di Marzo and Dr. Pietro Muratore also collaborated.

On February 9th, the usual donation of the products of the “Briciole di Salute” project took place in Monreale.

A day dedicated to health solidarity took place on Saturday, February 12th at the Mother Church of Carini.
Internal medicine and diabetology visits were made, guaranteed by Prof. Ercole Pusateri. The medical prevention sessions planned in Carini were strongly requested by Archpriest Father Giacomo Sgroi, assisted by Mr. Julio Pillitteri. The head of the Palermo section, Professor Anna Di Marco, and the Vice Delegate for Sicily, Nob Dr Antonio di Janni attended.

From Monday, February 7 to Friday, February 11, Italian Red Cross volunteers held the 170th International Humanitarian Law course for international operators at Villa Cerami.
The event was possible thanks to the memorandum of understanding that had been signed on December 05, 2018 between the director of the Italian Red Cross, Mr. Francesco Rocca and the Grand Master, H.R.H. the Head of the Royal House.

On Saturday, February 19th, the Vice Delegate for Sicily, Nob. Dr. Antonio di Janni, went to the Benedictine Abbey of S. Martino delle Scale for the usual donation of products for children from zero to three years old. Dom Bernardo and Don Giuseppe received him at the time of delivery.

On February 23rd, the second donation of products, carried out by the Sicilian Delegation, took place at the Maria SS degli Agonizzanti church in Monreale.

On February 28th, H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, accompanied by Mr. Marcello Cantone, Representative for the city of Noto, delivered numerous products at the Saint Corrado canteen, located in Noto.

On February 27th, a solemn ceremony took place at the Saint Benedetto church in Catania. After the Holy Mass, Father Corrado Pantò blessed the painting made by the artist Carmen Arena, and donated by H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, to the Benedictine nuns. Mr. Antonino Amato, Representative for the city of Catania, Mr. Cosimo Costa, Massimo Putrino, Giuseppe Longo, Sergio D’Urso, Tony Zarrillo, Giuseppe Di Gregorio as well as many civil and military authorities were present.

BANGKOK: DINNER IN HONOUR OF H.E. DON ANTONIO BENEDETTO SPADA, KNIGHT OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS ROYAL ORDER OF SAINT JANUARIUS

1/03/2022

Bangkok, February 2022 – H.E. Ambassador Lorenzo Galanti, Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Thailand, also accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Republic, offered a dinner in honour of H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius, for his ninetieth birthday. The illustrious venue was warmed by genuine friendship and hospitality and animated by many guests united by a spirit of conviviality: newly accredited Ambassadors attended, as well as veterans and representatives of the Thai Diplomacy. The Italian Ambassador thanked H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius, for his philanthropic and cultural activities using the following expression “Dean of the Italian Community in Bangkok”. A special thanks also to Dr. Francesca Andreini Galanti for the friendly reception.

PIEDMONT: ACTIVITIES OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

1/03/2022

On Saturday, January 29th, the representation of Alessandria, guided by Mrs. Simona Delfino, organized a mass for H.M. Maria Cristina, Queen of the Two Sicilies, at the parish church of Sezzadio (AL).
The celebration was presided over by the Vice Prior, Father Augusto Piccoli.

On January 19th, the representation of Alessandria, headed by Mrs. Simona Delfino and accompanied by the Vice Prior Father Augusto Piccoli, carried out a donation of handmade Italian “panettone” for the needy people at the Parish S. Perpetuo in Solero (AL).
The donation was possible thanks to StandByMe association and “Ledda” store that offered these typical Italian cakes.
The parish priest Father Mario Bianchi congratulated the Order and its members for the many activities carried out in recent years in the city of Alessandria.

On February 22nd, the representation of Alessandria, led by Mrs. Simona Delfino, attended the celebration of the solemn Mass at the church “Santa Maria Canale” in Tortona.
The celebration was attended by Noble De Lama, Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. Sansone and Doctor Corte, as well as representatives of other orders of chivalry operating in the Diocese of Tortona.

LOMBARDY: ACTIVITIES IN FEBRUARY

1/03/2022

Brescia, February 03rd, 2022 – Mr. Luciano Mazzola, Mr. Claudio Gaole and Mr.Nicola Schiavone handed over three photocopiers, donated by the company “Logwin”, to Dr. Laura Corbellini of the RSA “Villa Fiori” in Nave (BS).

Brescia, February 11, 2022 – Mr. Romano Savi and Mrs. Francesca Ghidini have provided three photocopiers, received as a donation from the Logwin company in Milan, to Father Vigilio Zanelli, parish priest of the San Sebastiano parish in Lumezzane (BS) and which will be sent to the local Caritas as an organization tool for charitable activities.

Milan, February 10, 2022 – The Holy Mass of suffrage was celebrated on the 30th anniversary of the death of H.I.R.H. Princess Margaret of Habsburg East, born Savoy Aosta. The liturgy was presided by Bishop Gianni Zappa, Dean of the city. Bishop Luigi Mistò, Bishop Maurizio Ceriani and Bishop Arnaldo Morandi concelebrated the liturgy.

Brescia, February 15, 2022 – A Constantinian representation made up of Mr. Paolo Landriani, Mr. Silvestro Specchia, Director General and Mr. Maurizio Mirandola, participated in the official public celebration, presided by the Bishop of Brescia H.E. Msgr. Pierantonio Tremolada, on the feast of the Holy Martyrs Faustino and Giovita, patron saints of the city and the diocese. The highest civil and military authorities attended the ceremony.

Brescia, February 17, 2022 – Mr. Luigi Rogliano, Mr. Marco Mussio and some volunteers delivered 250 kg of cat food to the Prior of Lombardy, Father Arnaldo Morandi, kindly offered by the company Ediltutto. Subsequently, the material was delivered to the “A.mici per la vita” shelter in Brescia, that is an oasis for the recovery of abandoned and mistreated animals managed by volunteers who promote awareness of the sterilization of feline colonies and the problem of abandonment.

Brescia, February 17, 2022 – Mr. Giuseppe Scolaro and Mr. Mosè Bonvicini have purchased and delivered various food, detergents and hygiene products to the Parish of San Silvestro in Folzano. These products will be used by Caritas volunteers for periodic distributions to needy families.

Brescia, February 18th , 2022 – According to the collaboration agreement between the Constantinian Order and the Italian Red Cross, Mr. Daniele Gavezzoli, promoter of the initiative and representative of the Order in the section of the Italian Red Cross in Brescia, with the participation of Mons. Arnaldo Morandi, Prior of Lombardy, delivered more than 24,000 bottles of mineral water, generously offered by the company Acque Maniva spa, which will be used by the Red Cross to meet the citizens’ needs.

Tortona, February 22nd, 2022 – The Delegate of Lombardy, Nob. Dr. Giuseppe Rizzani, met General Alfonso Miro, Commander of the Italian Army of Lombardy at the Cusani Palace, headquarters of the regional command. During the meeting, they talked about projects in favour of the territory. The Delegate’s day continued in the afternoon in Tortona where H.E. Bishop Guido Marini celebrated the Holy Mass inviting the Orders of Knights of the diocese. Father Maurizio Ceriani, as well as many Knights and Dames of the Order, took part in the Holy Mass.

SOUTH EAST ASIA: EVENT ON FEBRUARY 22

22/02/2022

Bangkok, February 22nd, 2022 – According to the kind recommendation of Dr. Francesca Andreini, who is H.E. the Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Thailand, also accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Republic Lorenzo Galanti’s wife, the Delegate and the Vice Delegate participated in the “Italian Writers in Bangkok” event.
The debate, held at the Alliance Française headquarters, was sponsored by the Italian Embassy as part of the “Italian Festival in Bangkok 2022” and included an interesting speech by Dr. Andreini, whose books have been published and translated in many languages.
Philosophers, professors and journalists were also present and, through books and articles, invited interconnection and fluidity in dialogue with different countries and cultures.