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SOUTH EAST ASIA: 12 September 2021, Hua Hin

13/09/2021

On its way to visit the historical palaces Maruekhathaiyawan (summer seaside residence built by King Rama VI) and Klai Kang Won (beachfront complex where King Rama IX used to reside permanently in His last years), the Delegation has dropped by the nearby Mövenpick Asara Resort to support the hotels chain’s “Kilo of Kindness” charitable campaign, in recognition of the UN International Day of Charity. The participating hotels all over the world have invited guests, partners and visitors to share their kindness by donating at least one kilo of non-perishable food, clothing or educational supplies to the less fortunate and those in need. All items will be distributed locally to disadvantaged communities by the charities each hotel has partnered with under this initiative. The resort’s management team has organized a cheerful reception of the products offered by the Delegation, such as Italian pasta and sauce, masks and personal hygiene kits.

PIEMONTE E VALLE D’AOSTA: LE ATTIVITA’ ESTIVE

13/09/2021

Grazie alla generosità della Fattorie Scaldasole, il Segretario della Delegazione Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta Cav. Massimiliano Papa ha effettuato una ingente donazione di latte a lunga conservazione presso l’Associazione “Noi come voi” di Galliate (Novara). Questa Associazione si occupa del sostentamento di numerose famiglie in difficoltà economica e si occuperà di distribuire il latte a tutte queste persone bisognose.

Venerdì 20 agosto la rappresentanza di Alessandria ha effettuato una donazione di alimenti (frutta e prodotti da forno) all’Istituto delle Suore della Madre Michel di Alessandria, che tutti i giorni aiutano persone bisognose. La donazione è stata effettuata dal cappellano Don Augusto Piccoli e gli alimenti sono stati offerti dall’associazione Stand by Me e dal supermercato Conad di Acqui Terme.

Sabato 21 agosto la rappresentanza di Alessandria è stata invitata a partecipare presso la Parrocchia di San Giorgio a Montechiaro D’Acqui all’inaugurazione della Pala d’altare raffigurante San Giorgio, dipinta dall’artista internazionale Alzek Misheff. Era presente l’Ambasciatore della Bulgaria presso la Santa Sede, S.E. Bogdan Pataschen, oltre ad autorità civili e militari. Per la rappresentanza di Alessandria erano presenti la rappresentante Dama Simona Delfino, il Cav, Carmine Passalacqua e il postulante Dott. Gianluca Ferrise.

Il Delegato Vicario del Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta, Cav. Nicolò Papurello, accompagnato dal Rappresentante per la Città di Asti, Cav. Graziano Traversa, ha consegnato al Capitano Alessandro Caprio, Comandante della Compagnia Carabinieri di Canelli (AT), la Medaglia di Benemerenza del nostro Ordine. Il Capitano Caprio si è distinto per le opere di solidarietà e vicinanza alla popolazione bisognosa durante la prima fase dell’emergenza Covid-19, dimostrando grande attaccamento e sensibilità nei confronti del nostro Ordine e delle persone meno fortunate. Successivamente, il Delegato Vicario si è recato in visita presso il Comune di Castel Boglione (AT). Il Sindaco Gianfranco Bossi, benemerito del nostro Ordine, ha illustrato al Cav. Papurello tutte le attività svolte a favore della popolazione in difficoltà a causa della pandemia.

Domenica 29 agosto, nella solennità della festa della Madonna della Guardia di Tortona (AL), l’Arcivescovo Monsignor Vittorio Viola ha invitato a partecipare alla solenne celebrazione eucaristica e alla processione la rappresentanza di Alessandria dell’Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.
Suddetta rappresentanza, guidata dalla dama Simona Delfino, accompagnata da alcuni Cavalieri, ha assistito alla celebrazione ottenendo plausi e consensi di ringraziamento dal rettore del santuario Padre Renzo Vanoi e da tutta la famiglia orionina presente al completo.

Il Delegato Vicario del Piemonte e della Valle d’Aosta, Cav. Nicolò Papurello, ha consegnato su mandato del Delegato, il Conte Marco Aurelio Galateri di Genola, Cavaliere Grande Ufficiale di Giustizia, il diploma di Cavaliere di Gran Croce di Grazia Ecclesiastico a S.E. Reverendissima Monsignor Roberto Farinella, Vescovo di Biella.
Durante la sobria e semplice cerimonia, tenutasi presso la sede dell’arcivescovado di Biella, il Delegato Vicario ha illustrato a Mons. Farinella il programma relativo alle attività di Delegazione per l’anno 2022, e ha anticipato il progetto “adottiAMO una famiglia” che ogni rappresentanza provinciale metterà in atto da gennaio 2022. Si tratta di una iniziativa volta a sostenere famiglie in difficoltà segnalate dalle varie Diocesi, su cui verranno concentrati gli sforzi dell’Ordine in Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta.
Monsignor Farinella ha confermato il grande interesse per le attività della Delegazione e si è espresso un plauso per tale iniziativa che porterà giovamento a chi è in situazione di bisogno.

NOVARA. In data mercoledì 08 settembre la Rappresentanza di Novara ha effettuato una donazione di generi alimentari presso la Casa della Pia Provvidenza, in stretta collaborazione con la Diocesi. La struttura si occupa del sostentamento di numerose famiglie in difficoltà.
Questa donazione, vuole perseguire le finalità del progetto “Briciole di Salute”.

ALESSANDRIA. Giovedì 9 settembre la rappresentanza di Alessandria ha effettuato una donazione di 50 zaini al Centro Salesiani Don Bosco di Alessandria.
La donazione è stata effettuata dal Priore Vicario della Delegazione Don Augusto Piccoli e gli zaini sono stati offerti dal nostro Confratello Don Gianpaolo Civillini. Serviranno ad aiutare i bambini bisognosi che frequentano il centro e che si appresteranno ad iniziare l’anno scolastico.

South East Asia – Bangkok, September 2, 2021

2/09/2021

Thailand has passed the 1 million mark in coronavirus cases in August, 97% of which were recorded in the past five months, but as per today the latest wave of Covid-19 infections shows some signs of slowing down.

Recently health authorities instructed to ramp up proactive mass testing and early detection through Rapid Antigen Test Kits, to be used in COVID-19 personal test by applying saliva, so much so that a few companies are offering regular free tests to their employees and even households are encouraged to do so with their family members in order to ensure a safer environment for everyone.

Following the recent donation of Test Kits by BigC-BJC Group, the Delegation has decided to allocate 18 sets to the Pratthanadee Foundation, a Thailand Registered Charity established in 2000, which describes itself as “a home, a community and a training center in one, providing a life-changing program for disadvantaged women by passionate volunteers”.

The Vice Delegate paid a visit to the Center accompanied by its Managing Director, Mrs. Sarochinee Unyawachsumrith, who thanked for the support and encouragement (due to the current Covid-19 situation, Pratthanadee Foundation has been temporarily closed and all staff members are working remotely).

A special mention to Mrs. Shannon Kalayanamitr, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who recommended this award-winning NGO to the Delegation.

LOMBARDY: DELEGATION’S SUMMER ACTIVITIES

2/09/2021

Brescia, 02 August 2021 – The Knight Maurizio Mirandola, together with the Comm. Mons. Pierantoni Bodini, Chaplain of the Foundation, Kinght Romano Savi and Stefano Villotta and the Decorated Vincenzo Porzio and Francesca Ghidini, presented for the RSA “Fondazione Casa di Dio” in Brescia, in the presence of the Director General Dr. Stefania Mosconi and the Medical Director Dr. Corrado Carabellese, a large amount of suitable material including: FFP2 surgical masks, beak masks, latex gloves and other medical devices donated by the Company Federico Bonomi, Donati Ruggero and the Omec Society of Camplani Marino.
Dr Mosconi expressed her gratitude for the donation received and also for the fruitful collaboration with the Constantinian Order that, in concert with the Diocese of Brescia, Mons. Bodini and Mons. Morandi, with the generous availability of the Knights, Decorated and Volunteers, guards the sanctuary of Santa Maria del Lino, of which the Foundation is the owner.

Milan – The Noble Doctor Giuseppe Rizzani, Commander of Justice, in his capacity as Vice Delegate, together with the representative of the metropolitan city of Milan, Hon. Gabriele Albertini, in the presence of the member of the Board of Dynastic Orders of the House of Savoy Gr. Of. Dr. Federico Pizzi, delivered, at the headquarters of Palazzo Cusani, the silver medal of merit to Brigadier General Alfonso Miro, head of the Army Lombardy Military Command, and to Colonel Emanuele Carozzi director of the Circolo Ufficiali as a tangible sign of the profound synergy between the Constantinian Order and the Italian Army.

Corte Franca (BS), 3 August 2021 – Knight Giuseppe Scolaro has acquired and donated various food products including pasta, tomato sauce, canned food, together with disinfectant gel, to the parish Caritas of Corte Franca, handing everything to Father Lorenzo Medeghini in the Parish of Saints Cosmas and Damian of Timoline. The donation is part of the charitable activity to support the families and elderly in the area.

Nave (BS), 05 August 2021 – Knight Stefano Villotta and the Decorated Vincenzo Porzio gave the Caritas representative of the Diocese of Brescia for the municipalities of Nave and Caino, Mr. Leonardo Napoli, various foodstuffs that will be destined for people and families in the area in difficulty.

Iseo (BS), 8 August 2021 – Knight Giuseppe Scolaro has acquired and donated various fresh food products, including bakery products, vegetables, salads, fruit juices, delivering to several families, already followed by the parish Caritas of Iseo, directly at their homes. Part of the products was delivered to the Chairman of the Cremignane Village Committee for the purpose of distribution to additional families in need.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 2021, 134° ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BLESSED EMPEROR CHARLES OF AUSTRIA. HIS EXC. MONS. DOMENICO SIGALINI, KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF GRACE, ARCHDUKE MARTIN OF HABSBURG, DECORATED BY COLLAR, MEMBER OF THE ROYAL DEPUTATION AND THE VICE DELEGATE OF LOMBARDY, NOB. DR. GIUSEPPE RIZZANI IN BRESCIA WITH THE CONSTANTINIAN KNIGHTS AND MGR. ARNALDO MORANDI FOR THE COMMEMORATION.
The official event, promoted by the Italian Gebetsliga, was held at 20.00 on Tuesday, August 17 with the Holy Mass in Brescia in the parish of St. Gottardo, current seat of the Prior of Lombardy and National Delegate of the Gebetsliga Don Arnaldo Morandi. The solemn liturgy, presided over by His. Exc. Mgr. Domenico Sigalini, Bishop emeritus of Palestrina, was concelebrated by various priests, all Knights of Ecclesiastical Grace. numerous Knights and Dames of the Order and the secretariat were present, led by Knight Maurizio Mirandola who generously offered the order service. Also representatives of the Dynastic Orders of the House of Savoy, the Pontifical Orders, civil and military personalities and numerous faithful were present.
At the end of the Eucharistic celebration, after the blessing with the relics of Blessed Charles and Saint John Paul II, the latter donated by His Eminence Card. Stanislao Dziwisz, the evening pleasantly continued in the picturesque setting of the cloister of the parish of San Gottardo with a buffet prepared and offered by some well-deserving parishioners who have been able to welcome guests in a pleasant atmosphere of serene familiarity. Father Arnaldo Morandi, parish priest of San Gottardo, postulator accredited to the Pontifical Congregation for the Causes of Saints and V. Postulator in the Process of Canonization on the miracle of Blessed Charles, that since 2007 has been involved in the Carlo Prayer Union for Peace and Brotherhood among Peoples (Gebetsliga) and since 2013 he has been the National Delegate for Italy.

Brescia, 27 August 2021. In the continuation of the support to the parish of San Luigi Gonzaga of Brescia, requested by the parish priest Father Fabrizio Maffetti, Knight Maurizio Mirandola, together with Knight Luciano Mazzola, Claudio Gaole and the Decorated Giuseppe La Tegola, have delivered to the local Caritas, in the person of Mr. Giacomo Fanetti, a large amount of food that will be destined for families and elderly people affected by economic problems, resulting from the pandemic.

Curtatone (MN), 28 August 2021 – The Representative of Mantua, Knight Of. Maurizio Mirandola, together with Knights Andrea Moretti, Alessandro Sereni and his wife Laura, have acquired and handed over to the contact person of the Family house San Giovanni Bosco of the Pope John XXIII Community Association of Curtatone, Mrs Eleonora Pisani, various foodstuffs that will be destined for the needs of the persons they host and/or assist.

Brescia Travagliato (BS), 02 September 2021 – Following a request for support from Padre Tino Decca, parish priest of SS Pietro e Paolo di Travagliato, Knights Pietro Santacroce and Luciano Mazzola have delivered to the contact person Caritas Sr. Giambattista Dossi several foodstuffs that will be destined for needy families in the area.

Lumezzane (BS), 31 August 2021 – Following a request for support from the Caritas zonal parishes of San Sebastiano and San Apollonio di Lumezzane, Knight Romano Savi and the Decorated Francesca Ghidini have delivered to Father Francesco Zaniboni a large amount of food that will be destined for families in need.

CALABRIA: AUGUST ACTIVITIES

31/08/2021

On wednesday August 4, 2021, on the occasion of the fifth centenary of the foundation of the monastic complex of San Domenico (1521-2021), the Delegation of Calabria participated in the event, at the invitation of the Administration of the Municipality of Amendolara, historical and hospitable village in the Upper Jonio Cosentino. The event took place in the square in front of the Church of the Dominican Convent, in which, at 18.30, the celebration of Holy Mass was officiated by H.E. Mons. Francesco Savino, Bishop of the Diocese of Cassano allo Ionio. The mission of the event had the primary purpose of promoting the monastic structure but also the dissemination, through the homily of the Bishop, of the Gospel Word contained in the Episcopal Message addressed to the entire parish community of Amendolara, in addition to the historical-cultural and artistic-architectural promotion of the peculiarities of identity related to the site demico amendolarese. The presence of the Order, represented by seven Knights and a Dame of the Calabrian delegation, wanted to symbolize the witness and the affirmation of the Values of Christianity of the Roman Apostolic Catholic Church in a symbiotic moment with the native population. The event began at 17.00 with the stamp and dedicated postcard, edited by Poste Italiane, while after the liturgical service began the historical and cultural moment, in which the book “Complesso Monastico di San Domenico” was presented by Antonio Gerundino; the debate was attended by Esq. Antonello Ciminelli, Mayor of Amendolara, Dr. Giacinto Grisolia, owner of the Monastic Complex and Dr. Aurelio Badolati, as Vice Delegate of our Calabria Delegation. At the end of the talks, the personalities who gave rise to the historical and cultural debate were given a commemorative plaque by the City Council and later, the bystanders were invited to participate in the convivial moment offered by Dr. Grisolia, as host, during which delicacies of local food and wine excellence were offered .

On August 16th, the Calabria Delegation made a donation of basic necessities, in Delianuova, to the Church of Maria SS Assunta of the Diocese of Oppido-Palmi. The Parish is run by Father Emanuele Leuzzi who also presides over the family home “Famiglia Germanò”. The family home was created more than 20 years ago to help the weak and the underprivileged. In particular, the structure hosts people suffering from AIDS, from prisons all over Italy.

At the foot of the Sila, the small town of Cotronei boasts a charming church, dedicated to San Nicola Vescovo, characterized by a stone facade. Here the parish priest, Fr Franceso Spadola, a young priest also involved in the cultural field, welcomed a representation of our Sacred Militia, last August 23. As in the past year, beautiful and important were the words of goodwill for the Constantinian Order of San Giorgio, spent by the parish priest of Cotronei during the liturgical service celebrated before the Grand Officer Aurelio Badolati, Vice Delegate for Calabria, and the Knights of Grace Nicholas and Antonio Oliverio, the latter representative in the city of Crotone. As always, the religious service was accompanied by a donation of fresh and long-term food and supplies of comfort, aimed at the most needy of the entire territory. The Order’s representation also welcomed with joy the invitation of Father Francesco Spadola to return to Cotronei in the autumn to hold a formation meeting with the young people of the country to introduce them to Christian values and principles.

He is not only the patron saint of Calabria, but also the copatron of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, together with the Immaculate Virgin. Saint Francis of Paola is certainly the beacon of faith for the people of Calabria and, as is well known, his anniversary is celebrated on April 2nd, but also at other times of the year his cult lives on.
This is the case of Trepidò, a fraction of the municipality of Cotronei. It is a mountain resort on the border between the Sila Grande and the Sila Piccola, which welcomes during the summer many visitors from the Mezzogiorno and beyond. Also this year the vow of entrustment of the village to the protection of the Calabrian Saint was renewed. So a group of Knights of the Order took part, once again, in the solemn Eucharistic celebration, presided over by Father Domenico Garofolo of the Congregation of the Ardorini Missionaries. In strict compliance with antiCovid rules, the chapel of Santa Maria delle Nevi of the parish of Sant’Antonio exhibited the statue of San Francesco da Paola during the Mass, much attended by the faithful of the entire village and neighboring municipalities. As usual, a large quantity of fresh and long-preserved food was donated by the Constantinian Knights. The Vice Delegate for Calabria, Grand Officer Aurelio Badolati – who, during the service, brought a greeting and a message of thanks on behalf of the Delegation – guided them together with the Knights Giuseppe Vena, Nicola Oliverio and Antonio Oliverio, representative of the Constantinian Order for the city of Crotone.
The activities of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George did not stop during the summer: throughout the month of August, parcels of fresh and long-life food were distributed to families in need in the different territories of the region, through parishes and charitable associations, always within one of the three pillars that support the mission of our Sacred Militia, that is, the one represented by the works of charity.