Dear Knights and Dames,
we inform you that from today it is possible to read the Constantinian Chronicles for the period 2016-2018.
It is a summary of the main activities carried out in the years indicated. According to an eco-friendly perspective and to H.R.H. the Duke of Castro’s will, a limited number of copies will be printed. Here is the link to read and download them: https://constantinianorder.net/cronache-costantiniane-2016-2018/
Rome, February 28th, 2020 – On February 28th, H.H. Prince Don Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, Delegate of Rome and Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco, accompanied by H.E. Monsignor Giuseppe Sciacca, Secretary of the Supreme Court of the Apostolic Signature, in the presence of Mr. Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General of the Order, were received by H.E. Count Antonio Zanardi Landi, Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Holy See at the venue of the Embassy.
On the occasion of the extremely cordial meeting, the Delegate presented the promotion diploma as Knight Grand-Cross of Justice and the corresponding decoration to H.E. Ambassador Zanardi Landi.
The Ambassador reiterated his gratitude for the charitable activities carried out by the Delegation of Rome of the Constantinian Order.
The meeting also confirmed the excellent state of relations between the two Orders, as underlined already by the constant relations consolidated over time between H.E.H. Fra’ Giacomo dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto and H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies.
Lucca, March 10th, 2020 – Vice Delegate Edoardo Puccetti and Vice Prior Father Rodolfo Rossi donated, on behalf of the Delegation, a wheelchair to facilitate the transport of disabled people to the Director of the House of the Clergy of Lucca Father Giovanni Romani.
On February 28th 2020 a conference was held in the conference room of the Riviera hotel in Pergusa. It was about the myth of Colapesce and the titans. Dr Macaluso, who is a member of the Order, had carried out his first conference in 2001 when HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies had placed a plaque on the island’s volcano bearing a writing: THIS ISLAND IS AND WILL ALWAYS BELONG TO THE SICILIAN PEOPLE. After a few months, the plaque was destroyed. The plaque was replaced in 2010 in the presence of HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies.
On February 28th the vice delegate, accompanied by Mr. Matteo Bertino, representative of the city of Enna, Mr. Alessandro Balsamo and the Constantinian chaplain Father Dario Pavone, were received by H.E. Msgr Rosario Gisana, bishop of Piazza Armerina. The meeting allowed for a discussion on the delegation’s current and future activities.
On February 26th a representation of the delegation attended the Ash Mass at the Church of San Francesco di Paola in Catania.
On February 26th the second monthly distribution of products of the project Briciole di Salute took place in Monreale. The vice delegate, Mr. Leonardo Soloperto, Ms. Daniela Prestigiacomo and Ms. ntonella Zito distributed homogenized products, milk, pasta, two strollers and different clothes.
On February 24th, Mr. Matteo Bertino, Mr. Alessandro Balsamo, Mr. Giovanni Paternò and Ms. Giuseppina Crescrimanna offered Father Dario Pavone several products for children.
On February 22nd a distribution of products took place in Carini. The vice delegate, accompanied by Mr. Giulio Pillitteri, delivered to the Archpriest of Carini, Father Giacomo Sgroi, homogenized, baby pasta and diapers of different sizes.
The monthly delivery of products of the project Briciole di Salute, supported by the delegations of Sicily and of Tuscany, took place on February 21st at the Casa del Sorriso in Monreale.
On February 20th the Vice Delegate, accompanied by Mr. Michele Salerno and Mr. Baldassare Cacioppo, delivered food to H.E. Mgr. Domenico Mogavero, Bishop of the Diocese of Mazara del Vallo. The bishop received the delegation at the episcopal palace where they were able to discuss the collaboration that links the diocese of Mazara with the delegation itself.
On February 18th, Archbishop Salvatore Grimaldi celebrated a mass on the occasion of his 43rd anniversary as a priest at the Constantinian Basilica La Magione. After the religious ceremony, a reception was held at the parish hall.
On February 19th, H.E. Most Rev. Antonio Staglianò, bishop of the Diocese of Noto, celebrated a solemn pontifical at the cathedral on the occasion of the feast of the Patron of Noto.
