Naples, Charles of Bourbon on his first dive with visually impaired children
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Press Review: il Sole24ore – June, 3rd 2019
Marine dives for blind Young people, here is the “Searen” project
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Press Review: Quotidiano Napoli- May, 31st 2019
Two days full of events in Naples.
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Press Review: Il Mattino – May, 31st 2019
Charles of Bourbon’s seventy Knights.
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Naples and the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, a strong bond made of presence and projects on the occasion of the celebrations for H.M. Ferdinand II
HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Grand Master and Head of the Royal House was in Naples with HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect of the Constantinian Order, to inaugurate the celebrations in honor of King Ferdinand II, 160 years after his death. Two days of institutional, cultural and solidarity events have strengthened the link between the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies and Naples and its historic role.
On Friday, May 31st, a solemn liturgical celebration in memory of King Ferdinand II was celebrated at the Royal Papal Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, presided by HE Andrea Muggione, Prior of the Campania Delegation of the Constantinian Order. During the ceremony, attended by HRH the Grand Master, HRH the Grand Prefect, HE Prince Ruspoli, Grand Chancellor, HE Gian Carlo dei Principi Rocco di Torrepadula, Grand Treasurer, the investiture of approximately 50 illustrious personalities in the Constantinian Sacred Military Order of St. George and the Royal Order of Francis I took place. The new knights and dames, appointed motu proprio by HRH the Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House, are excellences of our country.
Ambassadors Lambertini, Mancini and Vattani, the vice-president of the Court of Accounts, Arturo Martucci di Scarfizzi, vice-president emeritus of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, Professor Michele Vietti, were all present at the church, as active part of the ceremony. During the liturgy a large number of authorities, including the general of the board of directors, Salvatore Farina and the best representatives of the civil society and of Campania were admitted in the Order. At the end of the Eucharistic celebration, the large group of participants in the solemn liturgy moved to Palazzo Salerno for a toast, which was also attended by a large number of delegates from all Italian regions. Then a private dinner followed and was organized by Marquise Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo, Delegate of the Order for Naples.
On Saturday, June 1st, HRH the Duke of Castro attended the scuba diving of some blind children of the “Paolo Colosimo” Institute of Naples. The aim of this initiative, the SeaRen project, is to give children with visual and motor impairments the opportunity to dive at sea. The morning was devoted to the unique scenario of the archaeological complex of Baia. The initiative has received moral support from the Constantinian Order and the Royal House since last June; the Constantinian Order, in fact, donated all the necessary equipment (wetsuits and fins) for diving and it was also an opportunity to assist to the operations carried out by young people engaged in a remarkable and autonomous growth path.
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SICILY: ACTIVITIES CONCERNING THE PROJECT “BRICIOLE DI SALUTE”
On Tuesday, May 21st, the vice Delegate and Mrs. Lia Giangreco delivered to the sisters of the structure Boccone del Povero in Monreale some diapers, milk, biscuits, pasta and baby food.
Like every month, the Sicilian delegation supplies about 10 kg of artisanal biscuits to Casa del Sorriso. The Vice Delegate of Sicily and Mrs Lia Giangreco also delivered diapers and 24 liters of milk.
The families of patients admitted to “Barone Romeo” hospital are accommodated free of charge. The Bishop of Patti, HE Msgr. Guglielmo Giombanco, having taken note of this sad reality, made available to these people the premises of the diocesan structure. On May 23rd, some volunteers gave confectionery products to sister Rita and sister Shiny.
On May 31st, the representative of Catania, accompanied by Knight Cristoforo Arena and Mrs. Giuseppe D’Urso, entrusted children’s products to the nuns of the Madonna della Tenda di Cristo structure.
On May 29th, the second monthly distribution of Briciole di Salute project took place in Monreale. Daniela Prestigiacomo, Antonella Zito and Sonia Lo Monaco distributed diapers of different sizes, biscuits, baby food, milk, pasta, baby clothes, toys and two strollers.
On May 29th, HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, accompanied by the Vice Delegate, was the guest of honor at the gala evening of the F.I.A.P.A. The president of the Catania section, Cinzia Torrisi, gave the Donna F.I.A.P.A. Award to Princess Beatrice for her social commitment in the project.
On June 4th, Father D Dario Pavone hosted a group of knights and dames at S. Stefano Church in Piazza Armerina. They donated garrisons for children.
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FRANCE: INVESTITURE CEREMONY
On May 13th, 2019, twenty new Knights and Dames were admitted in the French delegation during a solemn mass which took place at the Saint-Roch church in Paris.
The liturgy was chaired by His Excellency the Most Reverend Monseigneur Luc Ravel, Archbishop of Strasbourg and Prior of the French Delegation. The investiture Mass was enriched by the presence of His Royal Highness the Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Order.
His Royal Highness the Grand Master has conferred the collar of the Order and the dignity of Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius to the Count of Paris and has accepted the Countess of Paris in the Constantinian Order of Saint George. Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect of the Order, His Imperial Highness Prince Napoleon, as well as His Serene Highness Prince Charles-Henri of Lobkowicz attended the ceremony . The presence of a delegation of the Sovereign Order of Malta was also noted. Thanks to the benevolent support of Msgr. Thierry Laurent, chaplain of the French Delegation and pastor of the parish of Saint-Roch, Mr. Camille Pascal, Delegate of our Order for France, was able to hand their Constantinian mantle to the petitioners, especially to the Duke of Castries, the Vicomte de Rohan and the Countess Charles-Henri du Luart. Mr. Stéphane Bern, who was already a member of the Order, was promoted to Commander of Merit with star.
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TUSCANY: THE PROJECT “ALBA ROSA” IN PIAN DI SCO’
Pian di Scò, May 21st, 2019 – The vice delegate and Mr. Luca Templari, representative of Arezzo and Siena, delivered to Simona Cherici, manager of the “Fraternità della Visitazione” reception center, some products that will concretely serve to support the craft sewing school established in the center. This donation is part of the solidarity project of the Tuscan delegation “Alba Rosa”.
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SICILY: ACTIVITIES OF THE MONTH OF MAY
On May 6th, the Vice Delegate and Bishop Salvatore Grimaldi delivered some products to the sisters of the “Speranza e Carità” Mission of Brother Biagio Conte. Layers of different sizes and homogenized fruits were delivered.
On May 8th, the first distribution of the project Briciole di Salute took place in Monreale, at Maria SS degli Agonizzanti church. The vice delegate and volunteers Lia Giangreco, Daniela Prestigiacomo, Sonia Lo Monaco and Antonella Zito distributed diapers, milk, baby food, pasta, biscuits and clothing as well as children’s shoes. The Constantinian Order has responded to the needs of more than 40 children.
On May 9th, the vice delegate gave the volunteers of the Caritas of the Eparchia in Piana degli Albanesi, various packages of diapers and homogenized products for children. The products will be delivered to needy families.
On May 17th, the vice delegate and Bishop Salvatore Grimaldi donated 120 liters of milk and homogenized food to Sister Mattia of the Mission “Speranza e Carità”, for the children assisted by the nuns of the mission.
On May 18th, the concert of May took place at Maria SS delle Grazie church in Monreale. It was directed by Mr. Alberto Giacchino. Some students of the piano course, led by Mrs. Marzia Manno of V. Bellini Conservatory of Palermo, had the chance to perform.
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PIEDMONT: HOLY MASS IN ALESSANDRIA
The patron saint’s day of the Diocese of Alessandria took place on Sunday, May 12th. The solemn celebration was presided by His Excellency Guido Gallese, Bishop of Alessandria and our Order was represented by Simona Delfino and Alberto Laguzzi. In the afternoon, the traditional procession took place in the streets of the city.
