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Castelvetrano – December 23, 2014. It has taken place in Castelvetrano, last December 23, the Mass of Christmas for the Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, who found themselves in the locals of the non-profit associationAIAS – section of Castelvetrano, Equestrian Center of Rehabilitation for disabled children.

The Mass, which was attended by many families who use the services of the rehabilitation center, as well as by  the staff  working there, was celebrated by Don Gaspar Tortorici, knight of Ecclesiastical Grace.

The constantinian chaplain  praised the leadership of the Association AIAS : the President, Dr. Angela Puleo, and dr. Elio Zuccarello, Director of C.R.E. and knight of the Constantinian Order, for the efforts in helping  disadvantaged children and their families.

Commitment to help the less fortunate near us  must be exercised by each Constantinian knight, as mentioned in the prayer of the Constantinian Knight read before the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration.

During the mass it  was blessed a precious crucifix gift of the knight Salvatore Notarianni to the Church of Maria SS. Agonizzanti of Monreale, where the masses of the  Sicilian  Delegation of the Constantinian Order of St. George are celebratee.

After the Mass, in a nice atmosphere of solidarity, the Constantinian knights attended the banquet and the funny activities organized dall’AIAS for all children, who have received gifts from Santa Claus arrived on horseback.

Present the knights Elio Zuccarello, Giuseppe Grandinetti, Michele Salerno, Giuseppe Lipari, Salvatore Notarianni and Baldassare Cacioppo.

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Castell’Umberto – December 27, 2014. In the small church of St. George in Castanea fraction Castell’Umberto in the province of Messina, with a Divine Liturgy of St. Giovanni Crisostomo (Mass in the Byzantine rite) Papas Luigi Lucini, Constantinian chaplain, ended the year 2014 of the constantinian delegation of Sicily.

Braving the snow, the Constantinian knights have gathered in their church in  the Nebrodi mountains for a celebration in memory of the Grand Masters of the Constantinian Order and of H:R:H: Francesco II as the  27  December is the 120th anniversary of  his death.

After the mass, the vicar delegate for Sicily Noble Antonio Janni, knight of grace, recalled the most important events of the activities of Sicilian  constantinian delegation during the year 2014.

He particularly focused on the visits of HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Chancellor, in May and of the Grand Master H:R:H: Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro in November.

He also mentioned the presence of the Grand Prior  H.E. Rev Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino in february for the investitures and in march  for the tenth anniversary of the publication of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic church in Monreale with the Archbishop and Prior of Sicily, H.E. Rev Monsignor Michele Pennisi.

Another ceremony remembered was the spiritual retreat with the Bishop of Patti  H.E Rev Monsignor Ignazio Zambito in the co-cathedral of Patti. A special mention has been devoted to the “hunger of your neighbor”, with donations of milk, pastas and other food, meals for the needy and  the new project “new Crumbs of Health” that provides children a year from 0 to 3 years  in Monreale and in  Piazza Armerina.

They were present the knights Salvatore Romano, Antonio di Janni, Salvatore Mangione, Giuseppe Sgrò, Carmelo Sammarco, Giuseppe Matranga, Salvatore Italiano and Lady Santina Ferlito.

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Piazza Armerina- December 17, 2014 – The coordinator of Enna knight  Matteo Bertino distributed with the Constantinian Chaplain Don Rivoli, ,materials for children from 0 to three years, in the church of S. Stefano in Piazza Armerina.

This continues the activities to support families in difficulty with babies.

The Christmas message is not a moment of temporary commitment, but a work throughout the year and therefore the example that the Constantinian Order tries to give is a  continuous and constant presence towards people in need.

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Palermo – December 23, 2014.  Monsignor Gino Lo Galbo, chaplain and pastor of the Constantinian Basilica della Magione,  celebrated Mass for the Sicilian delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George on the occasion of Christmas.

Monsignor Lo Galbo thanked the knights of Sicily for having restored the monumental organ of the church that has 19,000 pipes. It was the occasion for the knights to to congratulate the  priest who celebrated 53 years of priesthood. The Mass was celebrated by Don Giuseppe Di Giovanni, constantinian  chaplain and nephew of Monsignor Lo Galbo.

Maby knights were present: Antonio Janni, Salvatore Orobello, Vincenzo Nuccio, Carmelo Sammarco, the  Prefect Gianfranco Romagnoli, Umberto Mendola, Francesco Paolo Guarneri, Claudio Ragusa, Manlio Corselli, Fabrizio Ippoliti,  Rosario Palermo, Rosario Tantillo, Pietro Macaluso and  the Ladies Carmela Munda and Carla Amirante.

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Monreale- December 25, 2014. Another appointment for  the Constantinian Order  confirming the commitment of the Order to help btothers who, for different reasons are in difficult situations.

The appointment at the opera pious Benedetto Balsamao in  Monreale was the occasion for a meeting not only with the guests of a single day, but also with those who give their  contribution 365 days a year.

The meeting was attended by the Archbishop of Monreale HE Monsgnor Michele Pennisi, Constantinian Prior for Sicily, the vicar  delegate of the Order Knight of  grace Antonio di Janni, the vicar of the Archdiocese Monsignor. Antonino Dolce, the pastor of the Cathedral Don Nicola Gaglio, the secretary of the Archibishop  Don Giacomo Sgroi,  the constantinian chaplains , the mayor of Monreale, the lawyer Peter Capizzi,  the councilman Professor Manuela Quadrante, the secretary of the work Dr. Pia. Viola and the constantinian knights DrVincenzo Nuccio, Carmelo Sammarco, Fabrizio Ippoliti and the Lady Prof. Santa Ferlito.

The knights and their constantinian Prior served at the tables the guests of the hospice and then they had lunch with them.

Everything was offered by the delegation Sicily and cooked by the chef of the opera pious Balsamo. In his speech, the Archbishop noted the importance of the Order’s work  and as the Opera pia is a “lung” of humanity for Monreale. The vicar delegate drew the commitment not only for the today’s event but also for the project “New Crumbs of Health” that thanks to the Archbishop and local volunteers has now become an important reference for the many needy families with children from 0 to 36 months.

The Mayor thanked the Archbishop for his passion and commitment in favor not only of the weakest but also for his pastoral activity that is also an incentive for politicians. During the greetings also a nod to the economic difficulties of the structure that are reflected in the lives of people working  there who must be thanked for the passion and love they give to the guests of the hospice and certainly should be supported because the only awards are not enough to live on.

The guests of the rest home have prepared a “Recipes of the Grandmothers” with traditional recipes of the Christmas period as the broccolis in batter, pumpkin  in a sweet and sour sauce, bucatini with broccolis, stuffed artichokes and Sicilian eggplant rolls.

At the end of the meeting the Archbishop and the Mayor accompanied by constantinian knights  and participants have reached the Church of Maria SS. Of agonizing for the last year 2014 distribution of food and aids for infants.

The Constantinian Order seeks to serve the man accordintg to the Gospel every day even if it is difficult; trying  to witness the primacy of God over life and history, of a God who is Love and Charity.

Approching the  Holy Christmas Child Jesus  pushes us  to become ourselves charity, that abundance of love to manifest as peace, forgiveness, and acceptance of all and especially the young, the poor, those who have to struggle to live.

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Palermo – December 18, 2014. The Delegation of Sicily of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George hosted at the Constantinian church of Mary degli Agonizzanti in Monreale near Palermo the first regional conference of studies on “Dyslexia and teachers.”

The organization of such an important event in these our place that we always try to make more and more  accessible to all and for a good cause regardless of the original function of the structure, make us proud.

Today the new cultural challenge is to open to all cases of difficulty, to the special educational needs.

The large presence of the participants shows that a new culture is possible. Approach in many to a such  sensible question as dyslexia and other similar problems is especially important at a time when the city finds the strength and the will to encourage the institutions that, for their part, have the duty to collect emergencies that leave from below. Only with a collaborative relationship between citizens and institutions can begin a process of growth of consciousness and it is possible to fully understand the problems and then try to solve them.

According to the Delegate Prof. Di Janni “this link is essential in a modern society to the expectations of all.” Families, schools and citizens, they all need support, to feel part of a team game. No one is holding the truth and the institutions, when they are wrong, have the duty of self-criticism and to tell the truth.

The growth and development of our Sicily are directly proportional to the ability of citizens to urge the experts and institutions to implement the sentiment, the demands and expectations of the people

And not being  experts we think that the school that welcomes is once again called upon to replace indifference at all levels from the family to the institutions.

Once blind and  deaf people were penalized in the study. Then, little by little we managed to overcome the barriers. Today we see that finally the issue of diversity has been identified and there is a will to overcome it. The right to education must be protected as well as the centrality of the person.

School is becoming more and more  multi-ethnic and multi-cultural: if you do not accept the diversity the teacher’s work will become increasingly difficult.

The school, however, should not be left alone to carry out this task, we must involve the family individually or through organizations  and institutions.

Internationally  renowned professors  as Professor Piero Crispiani, professor of Didactics  and special Pedagogy at the University of Macerata and Professor Franco Biancardi, Professor of pedagogy at the  University Sister Orsola Benincasa of Naples. Moderator Dr. Philip Nobile, clinical  pedagogist.

The prestigious conference was organized by Professor Vincenzo Bussa, clinical pedagogist, esteemed theologian, Constantinian knight, regional representative  of UNIOPED.

At the end of the conference the Constantinia  Knights Antonio di Janni, Vincenzo Nuccio, and Salvatore Romano, have received a certificate of the Italian Pedagogists Union  for their hospitality and to have contributed to the success of the conference

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