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  • UNIPEDED CONFERENCE

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    Palermo, 21st April 2016.  The 2nd Regional Conference on “ Personalized teaching for the BES” was held in Palermo, organized by the Italian Union of Teachers under the sponsorship of ANCCI and with the participation of the Delegation for Sicily. The Conference was opened by the regional chairman of the Italian Union of Teachers, Prof. Vincenzo Bussa, Knight of Merit of our Order.  Among those who made a presentation was also the Vice Delegate for Sicily, Dott. Antonio di Janni, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, who called to mind the Constantinian Order’s commitment towards the needy and the last, highlighting the importance of training teachers who have to manage students with special needs.

     

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  • “Strictly simulated FOX HUNT” TO HELP POOR FAMILIES

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    Novara, 17th April 2016.  One of the most traditional equestrian events, which has been deeply rooted in England since the end of the XVIII century, was carried in the countryside around Novara.

    “The Fox Hunt”, which nowadays is strictly a virtual event, evokes that flavour which combines tradition with passion for the equestrian discipline, where male and female riders put to the test the capacities and qualities of their own horse in an enjoyable country ride that involves overcoming natural and artificial hurdles.

    An event which is by no means gory but, on the contrary, in complete harmony with our times that wish to see nature respected, with its flora and fauna, thus ensuring that it plays a leading role.  The Foxhounds with their horse friends play a prominent role in creating the most perfect ambiance.

    The event, organized by the Representation of Novara and V.C.O. of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and of the Milanese Association for hunting on horseback, has had as its starting point the Castello di Morghengo, a charming medieval castle.

    The objective of this historical initiative is to create a bond between sport and solidarity.  All the participants (male and female riders) had contributed to the event their caps which will be donated to the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George to purchase basic food items for the poor families of Novara.

     

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  • NEW FRAGMENTS OF HEALTH IN MONREALE

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    Monreale, 6th April 2016.  On the 6th April in the afternoon, as is customary, food items consisting of milk, small pasta, homogenized baby food and biscuits, as well as diapers, were donated in Monreale as part of the “New Fragments of Health” project involving the Vice Delegate of the Delegation of Sicily, Nobile Dott. Antonio Di Janni, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, as well as Knights Carmelo Sammarco and Salvatore Vassallo, Dr. Lia Giangreco and volunteers who handed these essential items to 35 underprivileged families with children between the age of 0 to 3 years.

    This charitable event was an opportunity to listen to a moving and joyful testimony of solidarity from a person who for many months was being assisted by the humanitarian project of the Constantinian Order in Sicily.  This person thanked the Knights for their continued generosity in assisting the most needy and informed them that as of next month, she would no longer be depending on the support programme because after all these years she had managed to find a job and would therefore leave her place to another more needy family.

     

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  • CELEBRATION OF SIXTH BIRTH CENTENARY OF SAINT FRANCESCO DA PAOLA

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    Naples, 1st April 2016.  On the occasion of the sixth birth centenary of Saint Francesco Da Paola, a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, was held at 5 p.m. in the Basilica, named after the Saint, in Piazza del Plebiscito where the relic of the “Rib” of Saint Francesco is preserved.  The celebration, co-celebrated also by the Very Reverend Father Damiano La Rosa, Ecclesiastical Knight Commander of Grace and Prior of the Delegation, was attended by many Knights and Dames of our Order who walked in procession with the Constantinian Labarum.

     

     

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  • DONATION OF ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS

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    Avenza, 1st April 2016.  The Knights and Dames of the Constantinian Order of Saint George of the Delegation for Tuscany donated essential food items to the San Pietro Parish of Avenza. This donation was in keeping with the objectives of the “The Hunger Suffered By Our Neighbour” project endorsed by the Grand Master of the Constantinian Order, H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro.

     

     

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  • H.E. AMEENAH GURIB-FAKIM, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS, IS AWARDED THE ROYAL ORDER OF FRANCIS I

    Dîner offert par LL.AA.RR. le Prince et la Princesse de Bourbon des Deux Siciles, Duc et Duchesse de Castro, le lundi 28 mars 2016 en leur résidence à Paris, en l'honneur de S.E. le Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Présidente de l'Île Maurice.

    Paris, 28th March 2016.  H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders of the House of Bourbon, privately bestowed the high honour of the Royal Order of Francis I with grade of Dame Grand Cross to H.E. the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, GCSK, CSK, PhD.

    The Royal Order of Francis I was founded in 1829 by His Majesty King Francis I to reward civil merit to those who distinguished themselves in the arts and science and for special merits acquired by virtue of their unique commitment in the defence of human rights.

    H.E. the President of the Republic of Mauritius, through her important role and for the work carried out as a Biodiversity scientist, has unveiled the nutritive values present in the plants of her island, a discovery that has led to innovations in the fields of medicine and nutrition.

    This award event was attended by various Authorities.

     

     

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  • “NEW CRUMBS OF HEALTH” AT THE BABY SHOPPING MALL IN PALERMO

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    Palermo, 24th March 2016. The Delegation of Sicily, with the Vice Delegate Nobile Dott. Antonio di Janni and some Knights and Dames of the Order, organized, under the umbrella of the “New Crumbs of Health” project, a collection of food items at the Baby Shopping Mall in Palermo. The donations received included essential items for the most needy families such as small pasta, homogenized baby food, liquid milk, biscuits and diapers.

     

     

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  • “THE MONTH OF MERCY”

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    Calabria, 4 – 22 March 2016.  New date with solidarity for the Delegation for Calabria. March, the month of Mercy.  The project provides for the distribution of essential items which also on this occasion, like for the previous donations, were given by Esselunga S.p.A., one of the main Italian supermarket chains in the organized retail sector.  This initiative is part of the major humanitarian project  “The Hunger Suffered by our Neighbour” that was launched in the year just ended by the Grand Master of the Order, H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro. “The month of Mercy” is but the beginning of a series of solidarity initiatives that have been planned by the Delegation for Calabria in 2016.

    The dates chosen for this first phase of donations are:

    4th March – Terranova Sappo Minulio (RC), Parish of Maria Santissima Assunta;

    5th March – Paola (CS), Pilgrimage and Donation, Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola;

    6th March – Bisignano (CS), Sanctuary of San’Umile da Bisignano;

    19th March – Dasà (VV), Church of Saints Nicola and Michele;

    20th March – Reggio Calabria (RC), Missionary Sisters of Charity;

    21st March – Varapodio (RC), Parish Communities of San Nicola and Santo Stefano;

    22nd March – Corigliano Scalo (CS), Parish of Maria SS. Immacolata.

     

     

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  • HOLY MASS IN MEMORY OF THE LAST GRAND MASTER OF THE CONSTANTINIAN ORDER, FERDINAND OF BOURBON TWO SICILIES

    20160319 Precetto Pasquale (8)Mossa (GO), 19th March 2016.  The parish church of S. Andrea Apostolo in the Province of Gorizia has been chosen for the celebration of a solemn requiem Mass at 10.30 a.m. in honour of H.R.H. Prince Ferdinand of Bourbon Two Sicilies, XVII Duke of Castro and LIII Grand Master of the Constantinian Order, venerable parent of H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro. The Holy Mass, organized by Knight Commander Giorgio Miccoli, Vice Delegate for Triveneto, was presided over by the Prior of the Delegation, the Most Reverend Msgr. Arnaldo Greco and co-celebrated by the Chaplains, Ecclesiastical Knights of the Delegation. At the end of the Eucharistic celebration, appointment letters were presented to the new Knights whose investiture will solemnly take place at the Cathedral of San Giusto in Trieste on 23rd April 2016.

     

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  • “NEW CRUMBS OF HEALTH” OF THE DELEGATION OF SICILY

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    Sicily, March 2016.  The Delegation of Sicily’s project “New Crumbs of Health” continues its activities consisting in providing early childhood items for children ranging from 0 to 3 years, namely diapers, small pasta, milk, biscuits and homogenized baby food. The project which was born in 2014 under the high patronage of His Excellency the Archbishop of Monreale and Constantinian Prior for Sicily, is now being implemented throughout the island. As a result of the meeting with His Excellency the Bishop of Acireale, the month of April will mark the beginning of donations of essential items to 29 children living in the tent of Christ which fends for single mothers, and to a further 14 children from the city who have been chosen by the diocesan Caritas. Many Knights and Dames are personally involved in standing outside supermarkets waiting to collect generous donations.

     

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