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  • MONACO – SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNAOC

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    Monaco – On May 30th the ceremony for the signing of the  Memorandum of Understanding between the Constantinian Order of St. George, the Royal Order of Francis I and UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilization) was held in the Winter Hall of the Hotel Hermitage. The Constantinian Order of St. George and the Royal Order of Francis I were represented by H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master, while UNAOC was represented by its High Representative, H.E. Amb. Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser. The aim of the agreement is  to promote and improve interreligious and intercultural dialogue and education.

    Present at the ceremony were: H.E. M. Jacques Boisson, Secretary of State for H.S.H. Prince Albert II, H.E. Marine de Carne-Trecesson di Coetlogon, French Ambassador to Monaco, H.E. Cristiano Gallo, Italian Ambassador to Monaco, numerus dignitaries of the diplomatic corps and the United Nations, H.E. Philippe Narmino, Robert Calcagno, Michel Boeri, H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria, T.R.H. Prince and Princess Alvaro Orleans -Borbon, T.R.H. Prince and Princess Sergio of Yugoslavia, H.E. Mme Paula Shaikha Al Sabah  of Kuwait, Mme Zina Mounla etc.
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  • LOMBARDY – CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

    On June 6, as part of the Lombardy Delegation’s cultural training, a conference was held in the Rotary Club Lovere Iseo Breno  on the topic :”Chivalry and Knightly Orders: from the  Knights Hospitaller in the Holy Land to modern day Orders – the Relationship between Italy and Knightly Orders with special emphasis on the Constantinian Order.

    The conference was organized by the president elect of the Club, Valter Luigi Cotti Cometti, Knight of Merit. Speakers included H.E. Nob. Dott. Alberto Lembo, Grand Inquisitor, and Mons. Arnaldo Morandi, Secretary General of the Office of the Grand Prior.

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  • CRUMBS OF HEALTH – MAY

    20170522_115458IDuring the month of May the most representative project of the Sicily Delegation added the city of Agrigento to the already long list of dioceses they assist.

    On May 22, the Vice Delegate, Dott. Antonio Janni, and Cav. Dott. Alfonso Lo Zito brought products for infants to the Caritas of the Archdiocese of Agrigento. As agreed with the Diocese Cav. Lo Zito will provide items for the children of the area on a monthly basis.

     

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  • CRUMBS OF HEALTH – MAY

    During the month of May the most representative project of the Sicily Delegation added the city of Agrigento to the already long list of dioceses they assist.

    On May 22, the Vice Delegate, Dott. Antonio Janni, and Cav. Dott. Alfonso Lo Zito brought products for infants to the Caritas of the Archdiocese of Agrigento. As agreed with the Diocese Cav. Lo Zito will provide items for the children of the area on a monthly basis.

    On the following day Dott. di Janni brought to the volunteers of the soup kitchen of San Mamiliano  their weekly supply of fish (over 50 kilos) for the users of the facility.

    Wednesday, May 31, the second monthly distribution of “Crumbs of Health” was held in Monreale, thanks to the involvement of Cav. Salvatore Vassallo and volunteers Antonella Giotti, Rosalia Ciolino and Daniela Prestigiacomo, who distributed products for children to approximately 25 families.

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  • MODENA – CONFERENCWE BY H.E. THE GRAND INQUISITOR

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    On May 8, as part of the cultural activities promoted by the Delegation of Emilia Romagna, H.E. the Grand Inquisitor, Nob. Dott. Alberto Lembo held a conference in the Military Academy of Modena on the topic: “Military and Civilian  Decorations in Italy”.

     

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  • BENEFIT MEAL FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE SANITA DISTRICT

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    On May 11 the Delegate for Naples and Campania organized an enjoyable and entertaining day for children from four classes of the Russo-Montale Elementary School in the Sanità district of Naples,  where the majority of the children come from poor and troubled families.

    The initiative was undertaken in response to a request made by the Sisters of Mercy of Arco Mirelli, several teachers of the school and the principal Elisabetta Esposito.

    The purpose of the event was to reward all the deserving children who achieved good grades in school in a neighborhood that tends not to encourage the importance of education.

    The Delegate, aided by Marquis Leopoldo de Gregorio Cattaneo and by Giovanni and Hannelise de Lutio di Castelguidone decided to reward 70 children by taking them to see a movie, offering them popcorn, followed by a visit to Macdonald’s, ice cream and finally a visit to a playground so that  the children could enjoy a carefree afternoon.

    The day was a great success for both children and teachers as they expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Constantinian Order for this wonderful and commendable initiative.

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  • STREET NAMED AFTER THE BLESSED MARIA CRISTINA, QUEEN OF THE TWO SICILIES, IN BARRAFRANCA AND CONSTANTINIAN GOLD MEDAL TO THE LABARUM OF THE CITY

    One of the many engagements of the Grand Prefect, H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, during her recent trip to Sicily consisted in a visit to the city of Barrafranca (EN) to participate in a ceremony to name a street in honor of the Blessed Maria Cristina, Queen of the Two Sicilies.

    In her comments H.R.H. the Grand Prefect emphasized the warm bond  that exists between her family and Sicily and spoke of the many efforts by the Knights and Dames of the Order to bring some comfort to the needy families of the region.

    The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of a plaque and the solemn benediction of the  portrait of the Blessed Cristina, Queen of the Two Sicilies, by Maestro Roberto Caputo. At the conclusion of the ceremony Princess Beatrice decorated the  standard of the city with the Gold Medal of the Constantinian Order.

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    H.R.H. The Grand Prefect (EN)

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  • PALERMO – CONFERENCE OF CHIVALROUS ORERS

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    A conference on Chivalrous Orders was held in Palazzo Fatta in Palermo, organized jointly by the Rotary Club of Palermo South and the Rotary Club of Palermo Monreale. Present for the conference were the delegate of the Order of Malta for Sicily West, Baron Vincenzo Calefati, the Chancellor of the Lieutenancy of the Holy Sepulcher, Domenico Pantaleone and the Vice Delegate of the Constantinian order.

    Following remarks on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher and the Order of Malta, Dott. Janni spoke of the origins of the Constantinian Order up to its current regency held by H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House. He then described the many humanitarian activities carried out by the Constantinian Order in Sicily and  in other parts of the world, citing among others the Constantinian Hospital in Uganda and the aid provided to the mission of the Archdiocese of Monreale in Tanzania. Regarding the delegation’s work in Sicily he spoke of the ambitious project Crumbs of Health intended to assist the children of needy families in Sicily  by providing products for children aged 0 to three years.

    The project was established in 2014 in Monreale under the leadership of the Prior of Sicily, H.E. the Most Reverend Mons. Michele Pennisi, Archbishop of Monreale, and was later extended to also include the Dioceses of Piazza Armerina, Piana degli Albanese, Acireale, Patti, Messina, Palermo, Trapani, Mazara del Vallo and Catania.

    Finally, the Vice Delegate spoke of the recognition of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George by Italy, France and Hungary and the granting of a special plenary indulgence by Pope Francis last May. He also pointed out that the current Grand Prior holds his post thanks to the direct support of the  Secretariat of State of His Holiness.

     

  • SICILY DELEGATION . ACTIVITIES IN THE MONTH OF MAY

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    The Sicily Delegation carried out numerous activities during the month of May.

    On Sunday, May 7, a mass was celebrated  in the church of St. Basilio in Palermo to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the apparition of the Madonna of Fatima to the three young shepherds. The mass was also dedicated to the memory of victims of all wars, terrorist acts and the mafia. The Constantinian delegation was led by the Vice Delegate.

    On the following day they donated a wheelchair for the elderly hospitalized in the Balsamo Hospice of the Archdiocese of Monreale. The  Delegation has developed a very rewarding relationship with the hospice and the knights and dames often visit the  facility to bring comfort to the residents.

    The project Crumbs of Health, a unique undertaking of the Sicily delegation, provided food for children ages 0 to three years who live in the town of Borgetto, province of Palermo, archdiocese of Monreale. This was made possible thanks to volunteers of the Sicilian non-profit organization Constantinian Cross. The items were delivered to Don Sergio Albano, priest of the church of St. Anthony. Many of the products were collected in a supermarket of the area by Constantinian volunteers. The project Crumbs of Health reaches out to various cities in Sicily and is a highly prized endeavor of the Sicilian delegation.

    On the 11th the Vice Delegate brought to the head of the Caritas organization in the Diocese of Piana degli Albanesi, Papas Alberto Stassi, products and equipment for children aged 0 to 3 years from the needy families of the Diocese.

    Two additional donations of food items were also brought to the soup kitchen of the church of St. Mamiliano. The Sicilian delegation donated more than 20 kg of fish for each delivery and was warmly thanked by the volunteers of the center for their valuable and continuous support.
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  • NAPLES – PROCESSION OF SAN GENNARO

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    Naples, 6 May 2017. A group of Knights and Dames of the Naples and Campania Delegation took part in the procession bearing the ampoule containing the blood of the Martyr and Patron Saint of Naples from the Cathedral of Naples to the Basilica of Santa Chiara, where Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe celebrated Mass.
    On this occasion the representatives of the Order, together with all present, witnessed the miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of the Saint.
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