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USA: THE AMERICAN DELEGATION WELCOMES ITS NEW PRIOR ON THE FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY THE ABBOT

19/01/2022

The American Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and the Royal Order of Francis I happily welcomed for the first time its new prior, His Grace Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone, J.C.D., Metropolitan Archbishop of San Francisco and Ecclesiastical Knight Grand Cross of Grace of the Constantinian Order.

A Pontifical Mass at the Faldstool was celebrated for the External Solemnity of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the Principal Minor Patron of the Constantinian Order, on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Oratory of Saint Anthony of Padua in West Orange, New Jersey. The beautiful Mass, which began with the Labarum of the Order at the beginning of the procession, included the participation of various Ecclesiastical Knights of Grace as the ministers, and Knights as servers, of the Sacred Liturgy, as well as those assisting in choir, and many other knights in attendance. Besides these, also present were parishioners and visitors numbering in the hundreds to welcome the Archbishop, and to celebrate with, and learn more about, the Constantinian Order.

The American Prior preached a poignant homily with many references to the life and devotion to the Order’s Principal Minor Patron, and to the history and mission of the Constantinian Order. At the end of the Mass, the traditional antiphon and collect for the Grand Master, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, were sung in Gregorian Chant (sung in the past after every Solemn Mass in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies).

Following the Pontifical, a Pranzo Costantiniano dinner followed at a nearby restaurant. Beginning with the National Anthems of the United States and the Two Sicilies (Inno al Re by Paisiello), a message sent by the Grand Master for the special occasion was read. The program continued with a traditional southern Italian Sunday meal, with musical entertainment provided by members of a local mandolin orchestra that performed beloved melodies of meridional Italy, especially Naples. Besides the toasts led by the Delegate and Vice Delegate respectively, remarks followed made by the same and the Delegation’s Executive Director, and in conclusion, a moving address and blessing by the new Prior. After the inability to gather in a significant number for almost two years due to pandemic-related restrictions, members of the Delegation were very happy to welcome their new Prior and to again celebrate together as a Constantinian family.

Belgium: Ceremony 19 December 2021

18/01/2022

Brussels, Sunday 19 December 2021 – The investiture ceremony of the new Constantinian Knights took place at the Church of St Jacques-sur-Coudenberg in the presence of H.R.H. Prince Laurent of Belgium, Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order. The rite of the Pontifical Holy Mass was presided over by the Most Rev. Father Frédéric Testaert, O. Praem., Abbot of Postel and was concelebrated by Mons. Hrvoje Škrlec, chargé d’affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature to the European Union, the Reverend Robrecht Boone, Representative of the Holy See in the International Committee of Military Medicine, Mons. Gabriel Quicke, Rector at the Royal Belgian Church St Julian in Rome and the Rev. Father Ivo Celis.
H.S.H. Prince Charles-Louis d’Arenberg, Delegate of Belgium, Knight Grand Cross of Justice, assisted by Consul-General Gunnar Riebs, Vice Delegate of Belgium, KnightGrand Cross of Merit, proceeded to the delivery of the decorations and elevated to the rank of Commander: Baron Gosselin and Dirk Van den Brande; to the rank of Knight Grand Cross of Merit Jacques Hermans, Knight since more than 50 years.
After the religious ceremony, all the Knights and other guests joined the convivial gathering in the Brussels ‘Cercle Royal Gaulois’.

NAPLES AND CAMPANIA: HOLY MASS ON DECEMBER 27

10/01/2022

On December 27th, the last King of the Two Sicilies, the Servant of God Francis II, was celebrated at the Basilica Santa Chiara. The Mass, organized by the Guard of Honor of the Delegation of Naples and Campania, began with the reading of the message that His Royal Highness the Grand Master wanted to send. At the end of the religious function attended by the group of the 1st “Rey” Regiment, the Delegate Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo delivered the diplomas of appointment to all the members of the Francis II Foundation, which actively promoted the cause of beatification of our beloved King. The Foundation also received the gold medal for merit in memory of Don Massimo Cuofano. A television crew was also present and filmed the event.

SICILY: ACTIVITIES IN JANUARY

10/01/2022

On Wednesday, January 5th, the Vice Delegate for Sicily, accompanied by Mrs Lia Giangreco, delivered some typical Italian sweets donated by HRH Princess Maria Carolina, Duchess of Calabria and Palermo on the occasion of the Epiphany at the association “La Casa del Sorriso” in Monreale. The Vice Delegate also donated diapers and notebooks for children.

On Thursday January 6th, the Sicilian delegation, on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Epiphany, participated in the religious function presided by the parish priest Don Giuseppe Di Giovanni at the church Madonna della Pietà. Immediately after Holy Mass, the delegation distributed hundreds of assorted sweets to the children who attended the liturgy.

On January 11st, H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, accompanied by the Vice Delegate of Sicily, by Commander Marcello Cantone, and by Mrs. Giovanna Galli, has donated several food products for S. Corrado canteen in Noto.

On Wednesday, January 12th, the Sicilian delegation held the first monthly distribution of products for needy children at Maria SS degli Agonizanti church in Monreale.

ALL DONATIONS IN SICILY ON DECEMBER

30/12/2021

On Friday, December 3rd, in Borgetto, the Vice Delegate Noble Dr Di Gianni, Knight Giovanni Impastato and Father Antonio Ortoleva, Constantinian Ecclesiastic Knight and Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Monreale, donated to the Mother Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, run by Father Gioacchino Capizzi, parish administrator and chaplain of the Ingrassia Hospital in Palermo, various devices of the “Briciole di Salute” Project. In this way, a new collaboration has been set up with another parish in the Archdiocese of Monreale.

On the liturgical feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Solemn Celebration of the Immaculate Conception took place in the Cathedral of Monreale, presided over by His Excellency Monsignor Michele Pennisi, Archbishop of Monreale and Prior of Sicily, which was attended, in addition to the Mayor and the Commander of the Carabinieri Corps, by a representation of Knights led by the Vice Delegate Noble Antonio di Janni.

On Saturday, December 11th, the representative for the city of Noto, Commander Marcello Cantone, donated, on behalf of the Sicilian delegation, several devices for the S. Corrado Canteen. The representative was welcomed by Sister Teresa of the Little Friars and Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary, a monastic order founded by Father Volantino. The S. Corrado Canteen, which is run by the brothers and sisters of the same order, helps the needy by delivering food for their daily needs.

Among the many solidarity initiatives organised by the Anffas onlus Association of Marsala, committed to improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders and their families, in this very difficult year due to the health emergency caused by Covid-19, a pleasant moment of encounter for the traditional exchange of greetings for a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year could not be missing. In a joyful Christmas spirit, on Sunday 12 December 2021, a solidarity meeting was held in the Salesian Oratory in Marsala, attended by the Knights Camillo Carpinteri, Antonino Patti and Nicola Goffredo Saladino of the Sicilian delegation, who were sensitive to the project “donarsi al fratello” that the Association has set itself for 2021. President Dr Anna Maria Casano thanked the board, the civil service volunteers, the Order’s delegation for the gifts offered and all those who, with affection and solidarity, have supported the disabled people the Association cares for.

On Monday, December 13th, the Vice Delegate of Sicily, accompanied by Knight Giovanni Impastato, was received by His Excellency Archbishop Michele Pennisi. On this occasion, the Vice Delegate gave the Archbishop a pewter statue of St. Michael for his birthday and also delivered, on the part of Prof. Tommaso Romano, who edited the re-edition, the book by Attilio Mordini “L’Ordine Costantiniano di S. Giorgio-la Regola di S. Basilio” with the dedication to H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House, published by the Thule Cultura Foundation.

On December 14th, the M.A.S.C.I. (Movimento Adulti Scout Cattolici Italiani) scout centre in the “Don Cannizzo Enna 1” community in Enna made a donation of toys, educational material and complete clothing for children aged 0 to 3 for needy families, as part of the “Briciole di Salute” project.
On behalf of the delegation, Knight Matteo Bertino (Provincial Representative), Knight Alessandro Balsamo, Knight Claudio Fazzi and Knight Elio Virone participated.
On behalf of M.A.S.C.I, the Magister Mario DI PRIMA, Angelo LI MONGI e Paolo FULCO attended as well.

The collaboration with the municipality of Monreale on aid for the needy is continuing. On Saturday, December 18th, the Vice Delegate of Sicily delivered to the town councillor, Luigi D’Eliseo, 70 pandori (Italian typical Christmas cakes), donated by H.R.H. Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon Two Sicilies, which will be distributed to the children of the Monreale hamlet of Pioppo, together with other items donated by the Monreale town hall.

On Tuesday, December 14th, in the afternoon, as part of the initiative “Constantinian Medical Days”, conceived and promoted by Noble Antonio di Janni, Vice Delegate of Sicily, oncological prevention of the oral cavity was carried out by Dr Francesco D’Alba, dentist, with the collaboration of the members of the Associazione “Crocerossine d’Italia Onlus”, whose president is Countess Mila Brachetti Peretti, represented by the responsible for the territory, Anna di Marzo. The initiative took place at the Church Santa Maria della Pietà in the Kalsa district of Palermo, Father Giuseppe Di Giovanni. On Wednesday December 15th, orthopaedic examinations were carried out by Dr Pietro Palazzolo, head of the orthopaedic department of the Igea clinic in Partinico, assisted by the members of the “Associazione Crocerossine d’Italia Onlus” of Palermo. More than 20 visits were made to citizens in difficult economic situations. The access to the clinic was allowed in accordance with the rules of the anti-covid 19 procedures. After dental and orthopaedic examinations on Tuesday and Wednesday, cardiology and diabetology examinations followed, with blood pressure checks and electrocardiograms. On Thursday 16th, Dr Ketty Sardo, cardiologist, examined 32 patients. On Friday 17th, Dr Ercole Pusateri, internist and diabetologist, visited several diabetic patients. Our thanks go to the volunteers Anna Di Marzo, Virginia Lo Bianco, Flavia Prestana, Domenica Airò Farulla, Mariella Spagnolo, Stefania Di Lorenzo, Rosaria Lotà, Maria Rosaria Ales, Giovanna Ales, Marina Pedalà and Cettina Rubino.

On Wednesday, December 22nd, the distribution of early childhood items from the “Briciole di Salute” project was held in a place devoted for the occasion in the Constantinian church Maria SS degli Agonizzanti in Monreale.

On Thursday, December 23rd, the distribution of early childhood items of the Constantinian project “Briciole di Salute” was held in Mazara del Vallo, at the Parish St. Gemma Galgani. The Vice Delegate Knight of Grace Noble Antonio Di Janni and Knight Nino Centonze delivered baby food according to the request of the parish Caritas, and in particular baby food, nappies of various sizes and baby food.

On December 19th, after the Eucharist celebration at 6 pm at the Parish SS Alfio, Cirino and Filadelfio in Sant’Alfio (CT), the solidarity draw organised by Knight Tony Zarrillo took place, the proceeds from the sale of tickets being used to purchase basic necessities to be donated to the Franciscan Sisters of Roccalumera (ME). A basket of sweets and personal care products was kindly donated by sympathisers of the Constantinian Order, for whose gesture we thank Federico Corda, Giuseppe Miano and Stefano Papa. At the end of the evening, Archpriest Father Giovanni Salvia, our chaplain, thanked and praised the Sacred Militia for its charitable activities in favour of the disadvantaged, including the ‘Briciole di Salute’ project.

On Sunday December 19th, the parish priest, Monsignor Salvatore Grimaldi celebrated a Holy Mass in preparation for Holy Christmas at the Constantinian Basilica Magione. Numerous Knights and Dames from various parts of Sicily were present. Salvatore Notarianni presented the knights with a mask bearing the insignia of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George. Before the blessing, the Vice Delegate of Sicily thanked Dr. Ketti Sardo, cardiologist, with a diploma from the delegation for the voluntary cardiological examinations during the week of medical prevention held at the Church Maria SS della Pietà in Kalsa.