On May 30th, the representation of Alexandria and Asti, led by Ms. Simona Delfino, donated some sanitation items to the Cathedral of Alexandria. The chaplain of the representation Augusto Piccoli also participated in the donation and everything was given directly to the parish priest Mgr Gianni Torriggia. These sanitizing products will be in favour of the faithful.
Pistoia, June 1st, 2020 – The Tuscan delegation, represented by Mr. Daniele Romanelli, with the collaboration of the President of Civil Protection of Chiesina Uzzanese (PT), Mr. Ivano Lucchesi, offered to the Association of Volunteering “a glimmer of hope at the station”, some products to allocate to their canteen, which provides daily hot meals to homeless people.
Florence, June 1st, 2020 – The Tuscan delegation, represented by Mr. Costantino Calcabrina, donated basic necessities to Father Daniele Centorbi, parish priest of the Church of San Iacopo in Polverosa.
On May 29th, the representative of Lecco Luigi Rogliano, in coordination with Vice Delegate Giuseppe Rizzani and Mgr Arnaldo Morandi, Prior of Lombardy, acquired from Leva SPA a supply of 10.000 medical masks in favour of the communities of Lecco, Como and Brescia.
Mr. Giuseppe A. Scolaro, in coordination with the Prior of Lombardy Mgr Arnaldo Morandi, the Vice Delegate Giuseppe Rizzani and the secretary of the representation of Brescia Maurizio Mirandola, delivered food in favour of ASST Franciacorta.
On May 31st, after receiving the invitation by Father Emanuele Nicotra, parish priest of the church of Santa Maria La Stella, a representation of the Order participated in the Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy. After more than 17 months of closure due to the earthquake that struck the region in December 2018, the church, thanks to contributions from the municipality and the citizens, has reopened. Mr. Uccio Arena and Mr.Tony Zarrillo attended the celebration.
On June 3rd, Mr. Tony Zarrillo went to the Diocesan House of the Holy Family in Patti for the delivery of basic necessities which will be distributed to the needy people. In addition, he joined confreres Salvatore Mangione, Davide Gentile and Placido Salamone for another donation to the local Caritas centre; subsequently, they went to the curia to greet the local ecclesiastical authorities.
On May 28th a huge donation of foodstuffs (about 30 quintals) took place at the Italian Army Application School in Turin, promoted by Lieutenant Maurizio Ravelli, assisted by the young officers of the school. The collection was managed by the civil protection and by the municipality of Turin. It is in favour of the municipality of Turin which will pack the parcels that will be given to needy families. The representation of Alexandria and Asti, headed by Mrs. Simona Delfino, actively contributed to the donation. Civil and military authorities attended.
