Viareggio, March 1st, 2021 – The Tuscan delegation, following the vice-delegate’s instructions, in collaboration with Mr. Ivano Lucchesi, president of civil protection of Chiesina Uzzanese, donated various clothes and shoes for the Association “Pino Rosa”. The donation, which took place in the presence of the president of the assistance structure, Ms. Sonia Ridolfi, is part of the “Albarosa” solidarity project.
Gaeta, Sunday February 14, 2021 – On the 160th anniversary of the end of the Siege of Gaeta in 1860 – 1861, which marked the decline of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, our Sacred Order, thanks to the active collaboration of the Representative for the City of Gaeta, Attorney Scafetta, organized a program of religious and civil initiatives.
On behalf of the Delegation of Rome and Lazio, the Delegate, HH Prince Orsini d’Aragona, the Vice Delegate, Count Riccardo Langosco, the Counselor at the Ceremonial of the Sacred Functions, Cav. Officer Dr. Rocco Marco Massara Ferrari took part in these initiatives.
During the symbolic flag-raising ceremony, held at the Montagna Spaccata, where the Transilvania Battery was located, Dr. Leccese, City Councilor, greeted the participants on behalf of the Mayor; then Colonel Lustrino – Commander of the Nunziatella Military School in Naples – followed with his speech; the Honorary President of the Alumni Association, Dr. Giuseppe Catenacci; the President of the Lazio section, Ing. Giancarlo Carta, and Attorney Scafetta also attended.
SA Prince Don Lelio Orsini took the floor by celebrating the great Christian values pursued by Their Royal Majesties, the Kings of the Two Sicilies; at the end, the Military Chaplain of the Nunziatella blessed a wreath of flowers, thrown into the sea in homage to those who died.
After the civil ceremony, H.E. the Archbishop of Gaeta, Bishop VARI, assisted by the Reverend Priests and Ecclesiastical Knights Don Ettore Capra and Don Teodoro Beccia, officiated the Prelatic Mass in suffrage of those who passed away at the Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity guarded by the Fathers of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions, – thanks to the availability of the Rector, Father Nevio Viganò.
During his homily, His Excellency wanted to dwell on the Christian virtues demonstrated by the Kings during the siege, during which they took care that the Bourbon Army maintained feelings of Christian brotherhood towards the enemy.
On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the end of the siege of Gaeta. the Delegation of Rome and Lazio, animated by the desire to honor the memory of the many soldiers and citizens who valiantly gave their lives inside the fortress, animated by unconditional loyalty and love for the country, intends to organize a series of religious and civil celebrations, where the Delegate, HH Prince Orsini d’Aragona will participate.
Entrance to the Church will be restricted and regulated to encourage safe participation. Dames and Knights who are planning to attend are requested to confirm by Friday, February 12 at 12.00 to the Office of the Councilor of the Ceremony of Sacred Functions, at the following address:
Viareggio, February 3rd, 2021 – The Vice Delegate of Tuscany Edoardo Puccetti, with Mr. Daniele Romanelli and Mr. Gianpaolo di Giorgio, in collaboration with Mr. Marcello Petrini from “Vivaio Petrini Pistoia”, has donated to the Family House Giovanni Paolo II, in the presence of Father Luigi Pellegrini and Mrs. Patrizia Baroni, fruit trees to expand their garden. The donation is part of the project “Briciole di Salute”.
Nave (BS), February 1st, 2021 – In coordination with the Prior of Lombardy Msgr. Arnaldo Morandi, Vice Delegate Giuseppe Rizzani and Mr. Maurizio Mirandola, Mr. Stefano Villotta and Mr. Giuseppe Lategola have acquired and delivered to the representative of the Caritas of the Diocese of Brescia, Mr. Leonardo Napoli, food and fresh fruit for needy people and families.
