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  • MEETING TO SET UP A GROUP OF KNIGHTS AND DAMES IN THE CASERTA REPRESENTATION

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    Caserta, 19th November 2015.  The Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George of Liburia held a meeting that was opened by the Delegate Marquis Pierluigi Sanfelice di Bagnoli who expressed the wish to see a group of Knights and Dames set up in the Caserta representation.  He said this group would have to be operational and proactive and advocated the establishment of a “satellite” branch of the Naples headquarters, capable of emulating, over a short period, the same type of projects implemented in the Campania capital, starting from charity to voluntary associations in the province – like the Diocesan Caritas – and ending up with the creation of an Outpatient Clinic for most deprived persons.  Knights Francesco Salemi, Alberto Zaza d’Aulisio, Giancarlo Rinaldi and Romano Naschi contributed actively to the discussions by suggesting many practical proposals.

     

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  • THE COURT OF NAPLES DONATES A “FIAT DUCATO” VAN TO THE CAMPANA DELEGATION OF THE CONSTANTINIAN ORDER

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    Aversa, 18th November 2015.  Delegate Pierluigi Sanfelice di Bagnoli, accompanied by Knights Maurizio Barbato and Giuseppe D’Amico, and by the Meritorious Giovanni Cimino, went to the Stand-By Operational Centre of the Aversa Group of the Financial Police to collect a Fiat Ducato which the  court of Naples donated to the Campana Delegation of the Constantinian Order.  Marquis Sanfelice declared that this van would be made available to the Rescue Group of the Delegation so that it could use it for their “Civil Protection” activities.  Marquis Sanfelice later met and thanked Captain Filippo Santorelli and his team for their assistance in getting the Court to allocate the vehicle.

     

     

     

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  • His Most Reverend Eminence Mons. Ignazio Zambito Bishop of Patti receives medal on the XVII centenary of the Edict of The Emperor Constantine

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    Patti (ME), November 2015. The Vice Delegate for Sicily, Mr Antonio di Janni, escorted by Commander Carmelo Sammarco and Constantinian Chaplain Don Antonio Cipriano, Archpriest of Caronia, Constantinian Chaplain of Ecclesiastical Grace and Head of Religious Ceremonies for the Delegation of Sicily, were received by His Most Reverend Eminence Mons. Ignazio Zambito, Bishop of Patti (ME) and Ecclesiastical Knight Commander of Grace. During the meeting, at which plans for future events to be held in the Dioceses of Patti were discussed, the Vice Delegate presented the Bishop with the book “Memoirs and Histories of the Archbishops of Monreale” and a medal commemorating the XVII centenary of the Edict of Constantine which ushered in religious freedom. The relevance of the Edict cannot be overstated at a time when freedom of religion is under considerable threat as the terror attacks in France recently demonstrated.

     

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  • The Saving Word – Liturgical Year ‘C’

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    Palermo, 17 November. A book launch event for ‘The Saving Word – Liturgical Year C’, written by Don Michele Antonino Crociata (historian, theologian and Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace of the Constantinian Order from Castellammare) was hosted – under the high patronage of the University of Palermo, the Faculty of Divinity for Sicily  and in the presence of the Castellammare affiliate branch of the Rotary Club – by the Delegation of Sicily of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George and the National Academy of Politics, currently chaired by Professor Bartolo Sammartino, in the Lecture Hall of the Faculty of Divinity for Sicily on the Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Palermo. The publication is a follow-up from his previous brilliant studies of ‘Liturgical Year A’ and ‘Liturgical Year B’. Also joining in the general praise for the work were, among others, the event organisers Professor Bartolomeo Sammartino, President of the National Academy of Politics and the Vice Delegate for Sicily of the Constantinian Order, Antonino Di Janni, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, alongside the (Magnificent) Rector of the University of Palermo, Professor Fabrizio Micari, and the Faculty Dean for the Palermo Department of Divinity, Mons. Francesco Lo Manto. The book was presented by Mons. Rosario La Delfa. In his introductory speech, the Vice Delegate for Sicily of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George emphasised the deeply meditative and intimately personal nature of this catechetical work which he highlighted as a balanced and insightful approach providing ‘a liturgical itinerary’ for each and every Sunday in the Liturgical Year C. Resulting from his untiring commitment to academic work, Don Michele Crociata, Knight of the Constantinian Order, developed a remarkable excursus offering guidance in meditation, in the handling of group relationships, in order to bring to the fore the importance of the Holy Word within the family and to afford oneself the privilege of spending a few quality moments during the week. The thematic concern of the book is of a piece with the evangelical journey as outlined by the Church, and it aims to provide spiritual aid both to the individual believer and to ecclesiastical groups with the purpose of rediscovering the human face of God. “Yet, without any questions from us, those very questions we’re bound to be asking after a close reading of this text, the Bible will not speak to us. Of course, it is not always a straightforward task to be formulating all the relevant questions. Only very rarely do we ask ourselves, ‘in terms of what should this be understood?’ when engaging with an evangelical work. What is the text actually responding to? Identifying the leading question central to the biblical narrative with the help of Don Michele Crociata will enable us to look deeper beneath the surface. This book is concerned to provide a roadmap to understanding the evangelical text whilst letting the liturgical practices of the Church, constantly referring back to the Holy Bible, guide us along in our analytical task. This is what traditional accounts have established before us: the underlying message of the Word can be developed by placing the experience of faith as shared by the religious community alongside the most intimate questioning within our hearts. And relying on our strong personal convictions, clinging to our firm beliefs, as we express our heartfelt thanks to our dear friend Don Michele Crociata, we urge you to read this book so that the Word can become reality, spurring us on to action in our everyday life.” At the end of his speech, Mr Antonio di Janni explained how the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George is “an Order of Knighthood whose origins can be traced back to the time of the emperor Constantine following the apparition of the Cross at Saxa Rubra and for this reason is regarded as one of the oldest equestrian orders. The aim of the Order is to ensure the propagation of the Faith and the Glorification of the Cross. Providing a vital contribution to humanitarian and hospitaller initiatives in the context of social welfare and medical care, it is currently headed by the Grand Master, HRH The Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. The Constantinian Order is legally recognised by the Italian State and its members have been allowed to wear its insignia since 1963 under Act 178, art. 3, dated 3 March 1951. The Order is also registered as ‘a legal entity’ at the Chancery Chamber of the Naples High Court of Justice.” The book is prefaced by a brief essay written by Mons. Rino La Delfa, an excellent letter coming from the pen of HRH The Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George as well as an epistle by His Most Reverend Eminence Domenico Cardinal Calcagno, Director General of the Treasury of the Holy See. A remarkable afterword was also contributed by The Knight and Professor Antonio Fundarò, a historian, journalist and a writer in his own right, in which we are told how the title of the book, ‘The Saving Word’ wholly rests upon the following ideas: a feeling of trust in God, ‘encouraging us to pick ourselves up and start afresh as our hearts become infused with that unfailing kindness that knows no bounds” and our bonds of trust with men and women whose resplendent hearts shine a beacon of light in the world. Our obstinate belief in the power of love alone leading the way to victory in this world stems precisely from this double conception of trust. “I know full well that we’re bound to be pounced upon for the darkest shadows of the night are upon us but I also firmly believe that love will ultimately be able to withstand all opposition and danger.” In this volume, we are actively encouraged to seek reasons for hopefulness right where many others have rediscovered their zest for life and had their feelings of hope reawakened. There is a highly anticipatory quality to our sense of hope, full of expectancy and a desire to be of service to others, to take care of them, in order to lay the foundations for a world based on brotherhood, justice and peace. ‘Ad maiora semper’, dear Father Crociata, and happy reading to all of you who will embark on a new journey in your life taking your cue from this book.”

     

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  • HOLY MASS AT THE BASILICA OF SAN FRANCESCO DA PAOLA, IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN DURING THE FRENCH MASSACRES

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    San Francesco da Paola, 17th November 2015.  At 6 p.m., at the Basilica of San Francesco da Paola, a Holy Mass was celebrated in memory of the fallen during the French massacres.  The Liturgy was highly anticipated by HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies and was co-celebrated by our Ecclesiastic Knight Don Claudio Mancusi.  In attendance were the Delegate for Campania, Don Pierluigi Sanfelice di Bagnoli, the entire Delegation Council for Campania, a large number of Constantinian Dames and Knights, in addition to many Neopolitan citizens who, taking part in the commemoration, highly appreciated the goodwill of the Grand Master, HRH Prince Charles.

     

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  • FOOD DONATION FOR THE NEEDY

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    Alessandria, 16 November 2015. As part of the project ‘The Hunger of Our Neighbour’, Member Representatives of the Constantinian Order for the cities of Alessandria and Asti have donated 973 kg of food supplies to the local branches of the Diocesan Caritas. The distribution event took place thanks to the contribution of the association ‘S.I.E.’ (Solidarietà Internazionale ed Emergenza) from Alessandria and involved several different charitable institutions  across the region. More specifically, the supplies were thus distributed: 70 kg were handed over to Mons. Toriggia, parish priest of the Cathedral of Alessandria, 3 kg to Don Bersano, parish priest of Santa Maria di Castello in Alessandria, 250 kg to Sister Adalberta from the ‘Bottega della Solidarietà’, 180 kg to the ‘Gruppo di Volontariato Vincenziano’ based in Alessandria, and 400 kg to the same institution over in Valenza, and lastly, 70 kg to the ‘Movimento per la Vita’ in Alessandria. This key initiative was the result of a collaboration between Member Representatives of the Order and the President of S.I.E., Ms Francesca Bravi. During the press conference, Ms Bravi offered special thanks, on behalf of all the volunteers and associations involved, for the level of commitment and generosity demonstrated by our Order.

     

     

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  • PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “The Voyager. Achille Lauro, a lifetime at sea.” BY ACHILLE LAURO

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    Naples, 13th November 2015.  The presentation of the book “The Voyager. Achille Lauro, a lifetime at sea.” by Achille Lauro took place at the Institute of Southern Culture in Naples.  After an introduction made by the Chairman of the Institute, Gennaro Famiglietti,  and following a welcome speech delivered by the Constantinian Delegate for Campania, Marquis Don Pierluigi Sanfelice di Bagnoli, the two dignitaries took it in turns to narrate the life of Achille Lauro Giuseppe Del Barone, Umberto Ranieri and Riccardo Villari.  A long life that of Lauro’s, spent in many capacities: as a ship owner with the second largest fleet in Italy; as a politician as Mayor of Naples and as a sportsman in his capacity as president of the local football club.

     

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  • THE DELEGATE FOR CAMPANIA, MARQUIS DON PIERLUIGI SANFELICE, MEETS THE HARBOUR MASTER OF THE PORT OF NAPLES

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    Naples, 12th November 2015.  At 10.30 a.m. at the Headquarters of the Naples Harbour Master’s Office, the Delegate for Campania, Marquis Don Pierluigi Sanfelice di Bagnoli, met Rear Admiral Arturo Faraone, Maritime Director of Campania and Chief of the Maritime Region, Harbour Master of the Port of Naples, and also a Constantinian confrère.  Marquis Sanfelice mentioned the many activities that the Campania Delegation carries out for the benefit of the needy and also talked about the humanitarian missions conducted overseas by the Delegation and the National Rescue Body of the Order, without forgetting to mention also the numerous cultural activities organized and attended by the Order.

     

     

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  • AGREEMENT IS SIGNED WITH THE ASSOCIATION “Notre Napule ’a Visionaire” TO IMPLEMENT CULTURAL AND SOCIAL PROJECTS BETWEEN NAPLES AND PROVENCE

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    Naples, 10th November 2015. An agreement has been signed with the Association “Notre Napule ‘a Visionaire” for the implementation of joint cultural and social projects.  The objective is to create a partnership aimed at promoting cultural events between Naples and Provence relating to the Angevin period: infact, so much of that period can be found in Naples, as for example the bust of Saint Gennaro made by two Provençal  goldsmiths.  And also in Provence, Neapolitan customs survive and prosper, both in music and the culinary arts, or in the similarities between the Neapolitan and Provençal dialects.

     

     

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  • MEETING AT THE CENTRAL ARMY COMMAND FOR EMILIA ROMAGNA

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    Bologna, 10 November 2015. On 10 November 2015, at 10.30 am, General B. Cesare Alimenti is to meet with Vice Delegate Mr. Umberto Zio, who will be accompanied on the day by a delegation of Constantinian Knights, along with a few petitioners. Over the course of the event, which is scheduled to take place at the Central Army Command for the Emilia Romagna region, there will be an opportunity to find out about various charitable projects due to be launched by the Delegation for Emilia Romagna of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George.

     

     

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