San Martino in Freddana, September 14th, 2019 – the Tuscan Delegation, led by the Vice Delegate Edoardo Puccetti, glorified the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with a solemn ceremony officiated by Father Emanuele Borserini, assisted by Msgr. Giovanni Scarabelli and the Vice Prior of Tuscany Father Rodolfo Rossi, at the Church of San Martino in Freddana, near Lucca.
On Monday, September 9th, the vice-delegate and Mrs. Lia Giangreco handed over several products of the project “Briciole di salute” to the structure Casa del Sorriso of Monreale managed by Father Francesco. On this occasion too, the Tuscan delegation, which adopted the structure several months ago, sent 680 snacks for children. The Sicilian delegation delivered layers and about 15 kg of biscuits prepared by Mrs. Enza Pizzolato in her pastry shop in Alcamo. Ms. Antonietta, one of the leaders of the structure, which welcomes about 30 children, thanked both the delegation of Sicily and the delegation of Tuscany.
Click HERE to see the flyer of the concert that will take place on September 21st at the “La Magione” church.
Viareggio, July 13th, 2019 – Mr. Alessandro Freschi and Mr. Gianpaolo Di Giorgio donated essential foodstuffs to Father Luigi Pellegrini, pastor of Santa Rita Church. This donation is part of the project “Briciole di Salute”.
Lucca, July 2n 2019 – Two dames of the Tuscan delegation, Mrs. Rosalba Valentini and Mrs. Ornella Gaspari, handed Mrs. Selvaggia Fiume, head of the family houses of the Luna Onlus Association, food which will be delivered to women and children victims of violence residing in protected structures. The donation is part of the project “Albarosa”.
Livorno, June 29th, 2019 – A group of knights of the Tuscan delegation, led by the Vice Delegate, conferred the gold medal of merit to the ship “Amerigo Vespucci”. On this occasion, the silver medal of merit was awarded to the ship’s commanding officer, Captain Stefano Costantino.
Livorno, June 23rd, 2019 – Some Knights and Dames of the Tuscan Delegation participated in the Solemn Celebration of Corpus Christi, presided by the Bishop of Livorno H.E. Mons. Simone Giusti, Prior of the Delegation, at the church Saint Francis.
Pistoia, June 7th 2019 – Mr. Daniele Romanelli, representative for the city of Pistoia and Mr. Antonio Vignali, assisted by other aspiring knights, donated to the President of the association “Un raggio di speranza in stazione”, some food products for the needy people of the community.
Livorno, June 13th 2019 – The Knights and Dames of the delegation participated in a solemn Eucharistic celebration, celebrated by the Vice General of the Diocese of Livorno, Msgr. Ivano Costa, assisted by Father Emilio Kolaczyk. The statue of the Virgin was conducted in procession and by boat through the canals of the old fortress, where, at the end of the blessing of the victims of the sea, was exposed in the church of San Francesco.
Livorno, June 5nd, 2019 – Mr. Ezio Papa and Mr. Giovanni Merola, on behalf of the Tuscan delegation, donated essential items to the Caritas head of San Benedetto parish in Livorno, Mr. Ilio Andolfi. Some aspiring Knights of the Tuscan delegation also contributed to the donation.
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”.
