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  • EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION FOR THE FALLEN IN DEFENDING THE ROYAL CITADEL

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    Messina, 13th March 2016.  In the Church of San Giuseppe a Palazzo in via C. Battisti in Messina, the Rector Msgr. Mario Di Pietro, Constantinian Chaplain, presided over the Eucharistic Celebration for the 155th Anniversary of the fallen during their heroic defence of the Royal Citadel. The Celebration took place in the presence of a representation from the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George – Coordination for Messina and province. At the end of the Mass, a floral tribute was laid at the statue of Charles of Bourbon, First King of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies and later on a visit was paid to the Royal Citadel where a wreath was laid in memory of the Fallen.

     

     

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  • GRAND CHARITY GALA

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    Stresa, 11th March 2016.  The Representative for Novara and Verbania Cusio Ossola of the Constantinian Order, Knight Andrea Padulazzi together with the Chefs Association of Novara and VCO, had the pleasure of hosting at the Regina Palace Hotel in Stresa, the Grand Charity Gala for the surgical department of the Verbania and Domodossola Hospitals. Under the leadership of Dr. Francesco Arceci, the above department is now recognized as a centre of excellence for the treatment of colorectal cancer. This event, which has reached its third edition, is always received with great enthusiasm and by a large number of participants as it involves the purchase of machinery and furniture useful for various departments. 475 people attended and contributed to this event.

     

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  • LECTURE ON “SAINT GEORGE THE MARTYR AND THE KNIGHTHOOD ORDERS”

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    Alessandria, 11th March 2016.  The Grand Hotel “Alli Due Buoi Rossi” hosted a lecture on “Saint George the Great Martyr and the Knighthood Orders” given by Knight Prof. Alessio Varisco lecturer and director, at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, of Anthropology and Sacred Art. The debate, moderated by Dott. Fabio Robotti, Knight of Office, Chairman of the Kiwanis Club and illustrious historian, was attended by Knight of Merit Carlo Varni, ANIOC Delegate for Piemonte and Dott. Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with Star, Representative of the Order for Alessandria and Asti. Many Dames and Knights were also present. All the proceeds of the evening were donated to charity.

     

     

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  • MEETING WITH THE CARDINAL OF AGRIGENTO, HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL FRANCESCO MONTENEGRO

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    Agrigento, 10th March 2016.  The Vice Delegate for Sicily, Nobile Dott. Antonio di Janni, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, was received at the Archbishop’s Palace by His Eminence Cardinal Francesco Montenegro. The Vice Delegate explained the objectives of the Constantinian Order, describing all the charitable and cultural activities carried out and supported by the Delegation itself.  In particular, the Vice Delegate asked the Cardinal for guidance as to how the “New Fragments of Health” project could be implemented in the Archdiocese of Agrigento. After Holy Easter the Delegation for Sicily and the diocesan Caritas will start working together. A copy of the book called “Stories and Memoirs of the Archbishops of Monreale” was presented as a gift to His Eminence Cardinal Montenegro.

     

     

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  • MEETING WITH HIS LORDSHIP THE BISHOP OF ACIREALE

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    Acireale, 9th March 2016.  The Vice Delegate for Sicily, Nobile Dott. Antonio di Janni, accompanied by Knights Avv. Antonino Amato and Dott. Marcello Cantone, coordinators of the city and province of Catania respectively, were received by the Bishop of Acireale, His Lordship Msgr. Antonino Raspanti at the Episcopal Palace. During the meeting the Vice Delegate described the Constantinian activities to the Bishop and informed him of its intentions to implement also in his diocese “The New Fragments of Health” project for the distribution of early childhood items for children ranging from 0 to 3 years. His Lordship Msgr. Raspanti welcomed enthusiastically the intention of implementing this welfare project in his diocese which was created in 1872 by Saint Pius IX and he immediately pointed out the location for such an initiative, namely the tent of Christ, an association of the diocese that cares for single mothers. At the end of the visit, His Lordship the Bishop was presented with the medal of the Delegation for Sicily commemorating the XVII Anniversary of Emperor Constantine’s Edict and a book on the Archbishops of Monreale.

     

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  • THE MONTH OF MERCY

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    Bisignano, 6th March 2016.  After the town of Paola it was the turn of the centuries-old town of Bisignano, homeland of the “ humble friar”, to host the third meeting of the “Month of Mercy”, a solidarity project for the benefit of the needy people of the Region.  The distribution of essential items, donated by Esselunga S.p.A., took place at the charming thirteenth-century Convent-Sanctuary of Sant’Umile da Bisignano (second Saint of Calabria after Saint Francis of Paola). Upon arrival the Delegation was warmly welcomed by Msgr. Luigi Falcone, Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace, Official of the Vatican Secretariat of State and also a man of great faith and vast culture.  Msgr. Falcone is known for his studies and numerous publications on the history of the Mezzogiorno between the Middle Ages and the Modern Age, and also on the history of his Bisignano where he manages the Museum of Sacred Art and presides over “Il Palio” Study Centre.  In the same Sanctuary, following the distribution of the goods, the solemn co-celebration of Holy Mass took place, officiated by Father Antonio Martella, Guardian of the Convent-Sanctuary, together with Msgr. Luigi Falcone and Don Espedito De Bonis, parish priest of San Giacomo Apostolo in San Giacomo d’Acri. Father Martella, during his homily, warmly greeted and thanked the Order representatives.  He then went on to say a few words about Sant’Umile, drawing a parallel between the Constantinian Order’s mission and the Saint’s teachings which are those of humility and solidarity in respect of the least of God’s people who he has chosen to bewilder the “wise” and the “powerful” of this world. Charity made him popular with everyone: friars, people and the poor who he used to help by handing out to them what Providence would give him. The Delegate, Nobile Dottore Gianpietro Sanseverino of the Barons of Marcellinara, for his part, thanked all those present and in particular the Order of Friars Minor for their hospitality and Nobile Dottore Giuseppe Spizzirri Marzo, recently appointed Representative  of Cosenza, for the impeccable organization of the event.

     

     

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  • PILGRIMAGE TO THE SANCTUARY OF SAN FRANCESCO DI PAOLA

    DSC_0057.....San Francesco di Paola, 5th March 2016.  The Delegation for Calabria of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George participated in the Pilgrimage, organized by the Order of Minims of the Religious Province of S. Maria della Stella, to the Sanctuary of Paola on the occasion of the VI Centenary of the birth of Saint Francis.  The event was attended by the Regional  Coordination of Sicily in addition to Religious, Tertiaries, Congregations, Devotees and the SMCOSG Delegations for Naples and Campania, Puglia and Basilicata, Sicily and Calabria. It is worth highlighting the ever intense devotion of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies for the Hermit Saint, worship of whom in 1738 led to the appointment of Saint Francis as the Patron Saint of the Kingdom by H.M. King Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies who proclaimed him the heavenly Patron of Seafarers.

    The programme done:

    • 10.00 a.m., meeting at Paola and guided tour of the Sanctuary with entry into the Basilica through the Holy Door;
    • 11.45 a.m., donation by the Delegation for Calabria of essential items donated by Esselunga S.p.A.;
    • 12.00 p.m., Solemn Co-celebration of the Eucharist presided by His Eminence Msgr. Giuseppe Fiorini Morosini, Archbishop of Calabria – Bova;
    • 1.30 p.m., packed lunch in the Pilgrim’s Hall;
    • 3 p.m., visit to the house where Saint Francis was born;
    • 4.45 p.m., visit to the Parish of San Nicola Saggio da Longobardi.

     

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  • THE MONTH OF MERCY

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    Terranova Sappo Minulio, 4th March 2016.  The charming town of Terranova Sappo Minulio, a small municipality with a glorious past in the province of Reggio Calabria, hosted the event known as the “Month of Mercy”: a solidarity project promoted by the Delegation for Calabria. The initiative consists in distributing essential items (donated by Esselunga S.p.A., a well known Italian chain in the large retail sector) to needy people of the Region. The symbolic act of donation was formalized with the celebration of Holy Mass held at the Sanctuary of the Holy Cross and officiated by Reverend Father Rocco Spagnolo, Superior of the Religious Community of Evangelization Missionaries, founded by the late Reverend Father Idà. Before the Eucharistic celebration, father Pasquale Carnovale, parish priest of the Mother Church Santa Maria Assunta, thanked the Delegation because “any good act, any comfort and assistance given to those in need, are like doing them for Jesus”. A rendition on the benefits of giving was also delivered by Dott. Aurelio Badolati, Knight Commander of Merit with Star, Vice Delegate for Calabria, who at the end of the mass said “ it does not matter how many steps we take, nor what shoes we wear.  What matters are the footsteps we leave behind.”  In saying this he was addressing all those who passionately and selflessly give their all in carrying out social work to alleviate the sufferings of others as demonstrated by the Order’s Volunteers, Dott. Giuseppe Pietropaolo and Dott. Marcello Bagalà, who were presented with the Certificate of Constantinian Merit for their joint contribution to the Order.

     

     

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  • INVESTITURE CEREMONY OF NEW KNIGHTS AND DAMES IN NEW YORK

    Nouveaux Ordre ...wordNew York, 3rd March 2016.  St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York hosted the investiture ceremony of new Knights and Dames of the Constantinian Order and of the Royal Order of Francis I. At the ceremony were present T.R.H. Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke and Duchess of Castro, together with many members of the clergy of the United States Delegation.

     

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  • DONATION OF ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS

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    Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo), 27th February 2016.  The Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George of the Delegation for Tuscany donated essential food items to the Parish of Foiano della Chiana. This donation responds to “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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