Category: Delegation of Sicily

On September 14th, a representation of knights from the Sicilian delegation participated in the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at S. Francesco di Paola Church in Palermo. At the end of the religious ceremony the Grand Prior’s message was read.

A group of the Constantinian Knights, spiritually referring to the Diocese of Mazara del Vallo, met and celebrated a Solemn Mass for the Exaltation of the Cross at the Diocesan Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola in Marsala.

A representation of Knights coming from Enna and Caltanissetta participated in the Eucharistic celebration for the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at the Church of the Rosary of Riesi (CL). Msgr. Luigi Sansone presided over the liturgy and emphasized the importance of the Solemnity and the charitable activities of our Order. At the end of the celebration the message sent by the Grand Prior was read.

On September 14th, a representation of Constantinian knights met in Alcamo where an Eucharistic celebration for the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross took place at the Church of the Guardian Angel of the Benedictine Sisters of Alcamo. Msgr. Aldo Giordano presided over the ceremony  and thanked all Knights and Dames for their presence.

Some Knights of the Order participated in the Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Reverend Msgr. Mario Di Pietro, on the occasion of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at the Church S. Giacomo Maggiore in Messina. At the end of the Celebration, the Grand Prior’s message was read.

On September 12th, the first distribution of garments for children took place in Monreale at Maria SS degli Agonizzanti church.. The Vice Delegate, Mr. Orazio Aquinato, Mrs. Lia Giangreco, Mrs. Daniela Presigiacono and Mrs. Sonia Lo Monaco were present and welcomed the needy families.

On Saturday 8th H.E. Msgr. Michele Pennisi, Archbishop of Monreale and Prior for Sicily, accompanied by the Vice Delegate and some Knights of the delegation, delivered 2000 kg of pasta to the Mission “Speranza e Carità”. It was sent by the Grand Master, HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, who was particularly impressed by the activities of the mission when he visited it last April and decided to get personally involved in donating both food and mattresses.

On September 7th, the Vice Delegate delivered some products to Father Bernardo, head of the Caritas of the Benedictine Abbey of S. Martino delle Scale (PA). Father Bernardo had requested those products to the Grand Prefect, HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, who told the Vice Delegate to meet the needs of the Benedictine Caritas and to deliver the products.

Each last week of August, since the end of 1700, a Feast for Saint Vito, co-protector of the City, takes place in Mazara del Vallo. The feast, composed of several events, ends with a touching procession.

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On August 7th, the Vice Delegate went to the Benedictine convent of S. Martino delle Scale to deliver diapers and milk for two newborns assisted by the Benedictine fathers.

Father Bernardo thanked the delegation for the help and sent his greetings to HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, who visited the Abbey last May.

On August 1st the inauguration of the “Let’s help Madagascar” campaign took place. It was organized by the local Rotary Club and was attended by a group of Sicilian Knights.

Mr. Alfonso Lo Zito described the severe problems caused by the lack of healthcare and the initiatives the delegation intends to pursue to improve the social and health assistance on the island and in particular presented the “Madagascar” Project, which focuses on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.

After the President of the Rotary Club’s speech and Father Giuseppe Calandra’s, the Vice Delegate Mr. Di Janni took the floor and also delivered a semiautoamatic defibrillator donated by the Delegation, under the patronage of the Grand Master.

On July 30th HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, accompanied by the Vice Delegate and some knights, visited the canteen of S. Corrado, directed by Father Volantino.
The creation of this canteen was strongly desired by the Bishop of Noto H.E. Msgr. Antonio Staglianò.
On the occasion, a donation took place as well.

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Even in the summer, the commitment of the Sicilian Delegation continues.

Saturday, July 19, some knights and dames given to Fr Rino Randazzo, priest of the Church of Santissima Annunziata of Castelvetrano and knight of Ecclesiastical Grace, goods for early childhood as part of the “Crumbs of Health” Project. (more…)