Thursday, 28th of October, in the thirtieth day of Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino’s passing, the holy Mass in suffrage was celebrated at the sanctuary of Santa Maria del Lino in Brescia. Father Arnaldo Morandi, who had acted as Secretary General of the Grand Prior’s Office for 10 years and Vice Prior of Lombardy, presided the celebration. Knights of Ecclesiastic Grace Commander Father Pierantonio Bodini, member of the Office of the Grand Prior, and Knight Father Faustino Pari concelebrated the Mass.
Lombardy Palazzolo sull’Oglio (BS), 25th of October 2024 – Knight Daniele Gavezzoli, promoter of the initiative, delivered to Civil Protection of the Province of Brescia, more than 25,000 bottles of mineral water, generously offered by the company “Acqua Maniva spa”. The water, now deposited for logistical reasons in the headquarter of the Civil Protection in Palazzolo sull’Oglio, will be later distributed to the various committees according to their necessities. Indeed, at least two pallets of water will be transported and destined to Bagnocavallo, Emilian country hit by a terrible flood.
Mantua, 27th of October 2024, An intense day for the Mantua Representation full of prayers, solidarity and culture, begun with a Holy Mass officiated by Father Massimiliano Cenzato, the Bishop’s Master of Ceremonies, and concelebrated by Monsignor Paolo Carraro, attended by Count Giuseppe Rizzani, Delegate of Lombardy and Representative of Mantua Knight Officer Maurizio Mirandola, Massimo Allegretti, president of the city council, representing the Mayor of Mantua, together with several Knights. This was followed by a convivial moment to support the charitable initiatives of the Bishop of Mantua His Excellency Monsignor Marco Busca and of the family home. After lunch, several Knights accompanied by the rector of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, Father Stefano Savoia, made a guided tour in the basement of the basilica, visiting the crypt and then climbing to the dome, opened especially for the occasion. The experience ended with a visit to the marvellous diocesan museum.
Bergamo, 31st of October 2024 –In accordance with the agreement of understanding and cooperation between the Constantinian Order and the Italian Red Cross, Knight Daniele Gavezzoli, promoter of the initiative, together with Dame Veronica Grillo, Sister of the Italian Red Cross Volunteer Nurse Corps, delivered 25,000 bottles of water, generously donated by the company “ Maniva spa”, to the headquarters of the Italian Red Cross Committee of Bergamo. The water will be used by the Red Cross to provide basic and emergency needs.
Brescia, 22nd of November 2024 – In implementation of the Food Collection Project, thanks to a generous donation from Knight Doctor Gianni Paroni, Vice Prior of Lombardy Monsignor Arnaldo Moraldi in coordination with Secretary Knight Officer Maurizio Mirandola collected several food vouchers worth 50 euros each, expendable at Conad Supermarkets. The available vouchers will be delivered directly to elderly people and families in need.
Tuesday, 22nd of October 2024 – Father Arnaldo Morandi, Secretary General of the Office of the Grand Prior, by mandate, delivered the diploma of Ecclesiastical Commander of Grace of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George to Monsignor Francesco Follo, former official of the Secretariat of State, and since 2022 envoy of the Holy See as permanent observer of UNESCO in Paris.
Rome, Monday, 30th of September 2024 – the Delegation of Lombardy and the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation, in coordination with the Chancery of the Constantinian Order, donated 14 pallets with 420 food parcels, 375 litres of shower gel and 500 disposable shaving kits to the Apostolic Almonery. Each package, weighing about 25 kg, contains long-life food and is ready to be delivered to families in need to meet their needs for about a month. The logistics and distribution were possible thanks to the availability of the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation.
Cellatica (BS), 23rd of October 2024 – Knight Daniele Gavezzoli acquired and delivered to the Caritas of Saint Vincent de Paoli of Cellatica, numerous packages of pasta that will cover the need of the numerous families and elderly.
Rome, Monday, 2nd of December 2024 – His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Almoner of His Holiness, personally welcomed to the Vatican the donation made by the Delegation of Lombardy with the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation, which, in coordination with the Order’s Chancery, delivered 14 pallets with 420 food parcels, 250 litres of shower gel and 500 disposable shaving kits to the Apostolic Almonery. Each package, weighing around 25 kg, contains long-life food and is ready to be delivered to families in need to meet their needs for about a month. The logistics and distribution were possible thanks to the availability of the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation.