Brescia, December 20th, 2019 – The Knights of Brescia gathered for a friendly meeting before Christmas. The revenues of the event were given to the Bishop of Brescia during a private audience that the prelate, His Excellency Msgr Pierantonio Tremolada, granted to a large delegation of Knights and Dames, guided by the Prior of Lombardy Mgr Arnaldo Morandi, by the Representative of Brescia Mr. Silvestro Specchia and by the secretary of the representation Mr. Maurizio Mirandola.
Nave (BS) December 10th, 2019 – Some Knights of the delegation, on behalf of the Prior Mgr Arnaldo Morandi, delivered several quintals of firewood and 100 kg of various dehydrated vegetables at the Salesian Institute of Nave.
Brescia, November 16th, 2019 – Mr. Daniele Gavezzoli, in the presence of Bishop Claudio Paganini, delivered about 150 kg of fresh fruit and vegetables to Agnese Zinelli, president of the Caritas San Vincenzo, parish of Paoli de Cellatica. The food will meet the needs of families of the area.
On the same date, Mr. Stefano Villotta, Mr. Nicola Salvi and the decorated Claudio Gaole, on behalf of the Prior Arnaldo Morandi, gave the Salesian Institute of the Nave 10 quintals of firewood.
Brescia, November 26th, 2019 – Mgr. Arnaldo Morandi, Mirandola and Magro, according to the proposal of the representative of Brescia and Mantua, Professor Silvestro Specchia, gave the White Cross of Brescia about 500 kg of Dehydrated foodstuffs and legumes to meet the needs of approximately 60 needy families.
Brescia, November 13th, 2019 – Mr. Stefano Villotta, Mr. Nicola Salvi, Mr. Luciano Mazzola and Mr. Claudio Gaole have handed to the Salesian Institute of Nave foodstuffs and 200 kg of pasta for the needy people.
Brescia, November 14th, 2019 – On behalf of the Prior Arnaldo Morandi, a large amount of food for needy families was donated to the Caritas of the parish of the city “Sante Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa”.
Brescia, November 14th, 2019 – On behalf of the Prior Arnaldo Morandi, a group of Knights participated in a Mass celebrated by H.E.R. the Bishop of Brescia, Msgr. Pierantonio Tremolada.
On November 7th, Mrs. Veronica Grillo delivered the diocesan Caritas director some essential goods for the people hosted in the Caritas dormitory – “Il Galgario”, located in the former monastery attached to the church. Some Knights and volunteers actively participated in this initiative.
The delegation of Como and of Lecco worked closely together to collect food for various religious associations. Last week about 1,000 kilograms of dehydrated vegetables were delivered. The donation was possible thanks to the coordination of the vice delegate Giuseppe Rizzani and the help of the Knights of Como.
Cernobbio (Como), November 3rd, 2019 – The awards ceremony for the 41st edition of the photographic contest was held at the marvelous Villa d’Este in Cernobbio and was attended by the Knights of Como as promoters of this important initiative. The Vice-Delegate of the region, Mr. Giuseppe Rizzani, was also present at the award ceremony, alongside the local authorities.
Milan, October 29th, 2019 – On. Gabriele Albertini gave a talk on the subject: “What justice for children” at the hotel Venezia in Milan. The event, sponsored by the Committee against personal and family injustices, was of great civil importance and many Knights and Dames of the Order participated. The vice delegate of Lombardy, Dr. Giuseppe Rizzani and the Lord of His Holiness Luigi Roth also attended.
In coordination with Prior Arnaldo Morandi, Mr. Maurizio Mirandola withdrew about 4 tons of dried vegetables donated by the Representative of Lecco Luigi Rogliano, which will be sent to the “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation in Brescia. Some of the products will also go to the diocesan center “Ottavo giorno” of the Caritas of Brescia.
October 17th 2019 – Mr. Nicola Salvi and Mr. Stefano Villotta, by mandate of Prior Mons. Arnaldo Morandi, delivered essential goods and 200 kg of pasta to those in need who are assisted by Franciscan Friars of Mantua. Alessandro Sereni and Zammataro Biagio, Mantua volunteers, actively participated in the charity initiative.
October 21st, 2019 – During a meeting between the new director of the diocesan Caritas of Brescia and Mons. Arnaldo Morandi and Mr. Maurizio Mirandola, the collaboration agreement between the diocesan Caritas and the Order was renewed and confirmed. On this occasion, 20 coupons worth € 50 each were delivered to the director of the Caritas.
Travagliato, October 3rd, 2019 – On October 3rd, Mr. Paolo Tarallo, with Pietro Santacroce, Maurizio Caserta and Giuseppe Scolaro, through Mons. Arnaldo Morandi, Prior of Lombardy, provided a large amount of food to the Caritas of Travagliato. The food has been entrusted to the pastor Mario Metelli in order to meet the needs of several families assisted by the Caritas.
