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TUSCANY: ACTIVITIES AND DONATIONS

6/12/2021

On 18 September 2021, the Delegation of Tuscany, represented by Knight of Merit Angelo Ragnoni, Representative for Massa Carrara, together with Knight of Merit Giampaolo Caterino, donated a lot of foodstuff packages to the Caritas of the Parish Covetta Maria Santissima Mediatrice in Avenza (Carrara). The parish priest Claudio Baleani received the donation, which is part of the solidarity project “Briciole di Salute”.

Tuscany, Prato – On Wednesday 22 September 2022, the Delegation of Tuscany, represented by the Representative for Prato, Knight of Merit Dino Greco, together with Knight of Merit Giacomo Perrina, provided a large number of clothes to the Listening Centre of the Parish Santa Maria della Pietà in Prato, managed by the local Vincentian Volunteer Group represented by President Letizia Morozzi. The donation of the Delegation of Tuscany is part of the “Briciole di Salute” project.

Pisa, 6 October 2021 – H.E. the Grand Chancellor, Don Francesco, Prince Ruspoli, accompanied by the Delegate for Tuscany, Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, visited the Parachute Training Centre where they were received by the Commander, Colonel Gianni Copponi. During the meeting, which continued with a private visit to the Italian Army Airborne Museum, the numerous charitable activities carried out by the Order in the area were presented.

Livorno, 24 September 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, represented by the Representative for Livorno, Knight Officer of Merit Ezio Papa and by the Representative for Pisa, Knight Officer of Merit Giovanni Merola, donated a wheelchair to the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Senegal in Livorno on behalf of Consul Dr. Andrea Ermini. This donation will ease the suffering of a needy family in Senegal. The donation of the Delegation of Tuscany is part of the “Briciole di Salute” project.

Livorno, 27 October 2021. Monsignor Simone Giusti, Bishop of Livorno and Prior of the Delegation, met Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, Knight Officer of Justice and Delegate of the Order for Tuscany, with the Coordinator for the Delegation, Knight of Merit Luciano Giorgio Giannelli. During the meeting, various topics concerning the Constantinian Militia were discussed. The meeting also allowed the awarding of a medal of merit to Petty Officer Francescantonio Verdicchio, First Marshal of the Italian Army, for his voluntary work in favour of the most vulnerable people.

Fosdinovo (MS) – On Friday 1 October, the Delegation of Tuscany attended the solemn Mass, in honour of Saint Remigius of Reims, the patron saint of the church and the municipality of Fosdinovo. The Delegation was invited by the parish priest, Ecclesiastical Knight Father Emanuele Borserini and it was represented by its Coordinator and several Knights. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Fausto Spella, with the assistance of the parish priest and another priest. The liturgical chants were performed by the parish choir. The liturgical furnishings of the high altar were beautiful. The solemn religious ceremony was attended by the local civil and military authorities and by so many faithful, in accordance with Covid regulations. The Municipal Administration of Fosdinovo was represented by the mayor, Mrs Camilla Bianchi.

Portoferraio (LI), 14 October 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, on the initiative of its Representative for the Island of Elba, Knight of Merit Andrea Terreni, Knight Officer of Merit Roberto Barbieri, together with Dame of Merit Marina Pedetti and with the participation of Dr. Giorgio Cuneo, donated basic foodstuffs to the President of the Association “Insieme per L’Elba”, Mrs. Stefania Di Chiara, to be distributed to the neediest families. The donation, in compliance with the Covid regulations, is part of the “Briciole di Salute” project, aimed at supporting the most vulnerable people.

Avenza (MS), 18 October 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, represented by Knight of Merit Angelo Ragnoni, Representative for Massa Carrara, on the initiative of Knight of Merit Giampaolo Caterino, donated basic foodstuffs and some fans to the Parish Maria SS. Parish priest Father Claudio Baleani received the donation, which is part of the « Briciole di Salute » project.

Borgo a Buggiano (PT), 19 October 2021 – The Delegation of Tuscany, represented by the Representative for Pistoia, Mr. Daniele Romanelli, Knight of Merit, together with the Knights of Merit Marco Meucci, Pierluigi Pucci, Pierpaolo Pellegrini, Antonio Vignali and the aspiring Knight Mattia Buldo, in collaboration with the President of the Civil Defence of Chiesina Uzzanese, Mr. Ivano Lucchesi, donated to Father Giampaolo Berrettini a great quantity of basic foodstuffs for thirty needy families. The donation is part of the «Briciole di Salute» project.

LOMBARDY: NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

4/12/2021

On Sunday 7 November, the feast of the Holy Bishop Borromeo, to whom the ancient foundation is historically linked and inspired, was solemnly celebrated at the church San Carlo in Brescia, at the “Fondazione Casa di Dio ONLUS”. The celebration, presided over by Monsignor Pierantonio Bodini, Ecclesiastical Commander of Grace and spiritual assistant of the foundation, was attended by a group of Knights of the Delegation of Lombardy. The Order is also the guardian of the shrine “Santa Maria del lino”, which belongs to the foundation’s religious and historical-artistic heritage. At the end of the liturgy, Bishop Bodini made a solemn blessing with a precious and distinguished relic of St. Charles.

Brescia, 12 November 2021 – Knight Officer Maurizio Mirandola, together with a volunteer, after having spoken with the Deputy Director of the diocesan Caritas, Marco Danesi, has delivered about a tonne of pellets to the Caritas “Ottavo Giorno”. This material will support the families in need in the mountain area thanks to the local parish Caritas.

Brescia, 13 November 2021 – Knight Officer Maurizio Mirandola, Commander Damiano Zamboni, the Knights Samuele Belleri, Giuseppe Scolaro and Romano Savi, the Volunteers Riccardo Monacci and Francesca Ghidini have organised, together with the Association “Gruppo Cinofili Leonessa”, a food collection at the four Conad supermarkets in Brescia. The donations will be given to people or families in need, also thanks to the Brescia diocesan Caritas.

Milan, 5 November 2021 – In the presence of the Commander of the Army, General Alfonso Miro, and the Milan Representative Honorable Gabriele Albertini, the Delegate of Lombardy Mr. Giuseppe Rizzani presented the gold medal of merit to the General of the Army, Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, for his high commitment and extraordinary results achieved in the fight against the pandemic. The event took place at Palazzo Cusani. The insignia was presented by the Grand Treasurer of the Order, H.E. Don Giancarlo Rocco dei Principi di Torrepadula. The Delegate also briefly recalled the numerous activities carried out by the Grand Master and the delegations during this period of emergency.

Saturday, 6 November 2021- The Delegation of Pavia organised a day in Vigevano led by Representative Father Maurizio Ceriani with a mass at the church Saint Francis, celebrated by Bishop Paolo Bonato, followed by a private visit to the cathedral museum and a charity lunch.

On Sunday 7 November, the Curia of Tortona invited Delegate Noble Giuseppe Rizzani to welcome the new Bishop Guido Marini, who greeted him after Mass.

Brescia, Saturday 27 November 2021 – Knight Officer Maurizio Mirandola, Representative for the city of Mantova, personally created an artistic Neapolitan-style nativity scene, which he donated to the Sanctuary Santa Maria del Lino, guarded by the Constantinian Knights. The crib was blessed for the beginning of the Advent by Bishop Pierantonio Bodini, Commander of Ecclesiastical Grace during the weekly Saturday Mass.

The Representative for the city of Lecco, Knight Luigi Rogliano, supervised by the Delegate for Lombardy Mr. Giuseppe Rizzani, donated 30,000 FPP2 masks to the municipalities of Martinengo and Chignolo Pò to tackle the current health crisis. The Delegate and the Representative recalled the love and care that the Order offers to communities in need, receiving the best wishes and thanks from Mayor Mario Seghezzi for Martinengo and Mayor Giacomo Baccalini, who demonstrated a great spirit of solidarity.

Brescia, 30 November 2021. Knight Giuseppe Scolaro acquired several items of clothing and shoes, which were handed over to the association Gruppo Cinofili Leonessa of Brescia. The material will be handled by the volunteers of the association and will be made available to people in need and difficulty assisted by the association.

3 December 2021, Bagnolo Mella (BS) – The pre-Christmas ceremony of the Delegation of Lombardy, with the participation of numerous Dames and Knights, was celebrated in Bagnolo Mella at the shrine Santa Maria della Stella. The Holy Mass was presided over by Episcopal Vicar Father Alfredo Savoldi, assisted by the Prior of the Delegation Msgr. Arnaldo Morandi and other Ecclesiastical Knights of Grace. The Delegate of Lombardy Mr. Giuseppe Rizzani, Commander of Justice, presented diplomas and decorations of merit at the end of the celebration. The evening continued with a pleasant fraternal agape.

Usa: Constantinian Order represented at the Installation of the New Bishop of Brooklyn

1/12/2021

A group (limited in size because of the pandemic) of knights and dames representing the American Delegation of the Constantinian Order participated at the Installation Mass of Bishop Robert Brennan as the new bishop of Brooklyn, on the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn, New York.

Those present were the American delegate, H.E. Cav. Gr. Uff. John Viola, Rev. Can. Matthew Talarico, Provincial Superior of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and Ecclesiastical Knight Officer of Grace, another knight and dame, as well as the Executive Director of the Delegation, and two other Ecclesiastical Knights of Grace, pastors in the Diocese, who concelebrated the Mass. Afterward, the Constantinians were able to greet the new ordinary of Brooklyn.

SICILY: NOVEMBER DONATIONS

29/11/2021

On Wednesday 10 November, the traditional fortnightly distribution of early childhood items for the “Briciole di salute” project was held in Monreale. Next to the Church Maria SS degli Agonizzanti, the volunteers Daniela Prestigiacomo and Sonia Lo Monaco, assisted by the volunteer Mimmo Milazzo, donated nappies, baby food, pasta, biscuits, milk and various clothes to some needy families.

On 15 November, the “Briciole di salute” project took place at the “Sacra Famiglia” Diocesan Home in Patti. There, Knights Tony Zarrillo and Antonino Smiroldo were welcomed by Sister Rita and Sister Shiny, members of the Franciscan Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St Francis, who received food for breakfast and other groceries to be donated to needy families. This event was organised by the High Patronage of the Bishop of Patti, His Excellency Most Reverend Monsignor Guglielmo Giombanco, who has decided to make the premises of the Sacra Famiglia available to the patients’ families of the local hospital, who were unable to stay at accommodation facilities in the district due to economic reasons. In addition, he has invited Noble Antonio di Janni, Vice Delegate for Sicily, to contribute to the breakfasts.

On Sunday 14 November, the first concert for the 16th concert season was held at the Church Maria SS degli Agonizzanti in Monreale. Alessia Martorana, Anna Alaimo, Cristina Cangelosi and Eva Benfratelli performed on the piano, playing 19th century classical music by composers such as Beethoven and Chopin. Before the start, the artistic director Maestro Alberto Giacchino, a Constantinian Knight, thanked the Delegation of Sicily for being close to the young musicians and giving them the opportunity to express their talent. At the end of the concert, the Vice Delegate congratulated Professor Marzia Manno, the teacher of the three pianists, and thanked the Delegation with a diploma for having performed at the concert.

On Thursday 18 November, the Vice Delegate for Sicily donated to the Caritas of the Abbey St. Martino delle Scale some items of the “Briciole di Salute” project for children from zero to three years old, assisted by the Benedictine community. The delivery was made to the head of Caritas, Father Bernardo. Afterwards, the Vice Delegate met the Most Reverend Abbot Father Vittorio Rizzone.

On Wednesday 24 November, the second distribution of the early childhood items of the “Briciole di Salute” Project took place in Monreale, next to the Constantinian Church Maria SS degli Agonizzanti.

On Saturday 27 November, the Vice Delegate for Sicily donated 100 kg of pasta to the Caritas of the Constantinian Church Magione. The donation was received by the parish priest, Monsignor Salvatore Grimaldi, who had requested the amount of pasta in various formats, given the increasing demand.

CALABRIA : NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

29/11/2021

On 7 November, a group of Knights of the Delegation of Calabria took part in the Eucharistic celebration in memory of the Order’s deceased. The event was held in Reggio Calabria, in the Parish Santa Maria della Candelora. The mass was celebrated by Father Luigi Cannizzo, Vice Prior of the Delegation. The memory of the recently deceased Dames, Knights and volunteers, including Carlo Casile, father of the Knight Officer Antonio Casile, was touching.

Reggio Calabria, 17 November – A group of Knights of the Delegation of Calabria visited the Institute “Figlie di Maria Immacolata” in Reggio Calabria. The ancient building in Via Trabocchetto, formerly used as an orphanage and foster home, is now also home to the Day Care Centre of the “La Provvidenza onlus” Foundation. Knights and Dames of the Delegation, together with the representatives of the Foundation, took part in the Holy Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Luigi Cannizzo, Vice Prior of the Delegation, at the Chapel inside the Institute. An important moment of sharing and dialogue on the values of solidarity and commitment towards those who are suffering most followed. The meeting also represented a great occasion to donate a workstation with furniture and IT equipment for a disabled girl, user of the Centre.

On Saturday 27 November, the Delegation of Calabria donated some foodstuffs to the family home “il seme della speranza” located in Terranova Sappio Minulio (RC). Currently, the facility houses 6 minors and their mothers. It is aimed at spreading the culture of hospitality and supportive families by welcoming people in need of assistance and support because of family and/or social deficiencies.