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CALABRIA: HOLY MASS AND DONATION

26/02/2024

The Delegation of Calabria celebrated a Holy Mass on Sunday, 18th February.

Before the celebration, the Vice Delegate for Calabria, Grand Officer Aurelio Badolati, together with a large group of Knights and Dames of the Order made a large donation of food products in favour of the Caritas canteen of the “Santa Maria della Candelora” parish.

The celebration took place in the same parish in the historic centre of Reggio Calabria, and was officiated by the Prior of the Delegation of Calabria Mons. Vittorio Luigi Mondello, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria and Bova, together with the Vice Prior of the Delegation, Mons. Luigi Cannizzo.

During his homily, the Archbishop emphasised how the Devil often tries to tempt us by the most devious means, underlining that only faith and prayers can help us repel such temptations.

The evening ended with a convivial banquet near the parish church.

DONATION TO THE “ELEMOSINERIA APOSTOLICA” IN VIEW OF H.R.H. THE GRAND MASTERS’ BIRTHDAY

22/02/2024

Rome, 22 February 2024 – On the occasion of the imminent birthday of H.R.H. the Grand Master, the Delegation of Lombardy and “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation made a donation of 45 boxes, delivered today in the morning to the “Elemosineria Apostolica”. Each box, weighing approximately 25 kg, contains long-life foodstuffs and is ready to be delivered to families in difficulty to meet their needs for approximately one month.

The material was received by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Almoner of His Holiness, who was very impressed by the initiative and the practicality of this type of donation.

Among others the event was attended by: Dame Katia Chiari, President of “Tanghetti e Chiari” Foundation, with her son William Aurelio Chiari, Mrs. Fiorella Tanghetti, Founder of the Foundation, and the Prior of the Delegation of Lombardy, Mons. Arnaldo Morandi, representing the Delegate of Lombardy, Noble Giuseppe dei Conti Rizzani. The group was accompanied by the Secretary General Dr. Giampaolo Grazian and by N.H. Don Paolo Costantino dei Principi Borghese.

Logistics and distribution were possible thanks to the availability of the Foundation.

MOLISE: DONATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE “DAY OF THE SICK”

19/02/2024

In February, on the occasion of the ‘Day of the Sick’, the Delegation of Molise, represented by its Secretary Commander Giuseppe D’Amico and by Knights Giuseppe Di Nonno, Roberto D’Aloisio, Cristian di Paola, Michele Di Maio and postulants, handed over a significant donation of clothing and shoes to the “Fisiomedica Loretana” rehabilitation centre, located in Toro (CB). This institute has been operating in Molise since 1988, and since its development it has been dealing with the wellbeing of patients, especially the elderly. Among the in-patients, received with all due care, there are also patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, who are cared for until they achieve the greatest possible functional recovery, supporting their families and preserving their dignity. The charitable operation received warm thanks from the Legal Representative of the facility, Ms. Stefania Giacci, together with her collaborators, who received fraternal greetings from the Delegate, Duke Ettore d’Alessandro di Pescolanciano, who is very sensitive to these social assistance structures. The group of Constantinian brothers, who joined the initiative, were joyfully welcomed by the clinic guests, who expressed gratitude and appreciation with smiles and repeated heartfelt thanks, making the Delegation’s motto ‘a gift for a smile’ concrete.

PIEDMONT AND VALLE D’AOSTA: FEBRUARY 2024 INITIATIVES

19/02/2024

On Sunday, 4th February, at the church of the “Istituto Divina Provvidenza” in Alessandria, Dame Simona Delfino led the celebration dedicated to the memory of Blessed Marie Christine of Savoy for the Knights of Alessandria. During the Eucharistic celebration, the Vice Prior of the Delegation of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta, Father Augusto Piccoli, outlined the spiritual figure of Blessed Marie Christine as a queen of charity and holiness towards her people, especially towards the poorest and the suffering. At the request of the representative and some knights and ladies, a donation of sanitary items was made for the elderly hosted in this care home.

LOMBARDY: JANUARY 2024 ACTIVITIES

19/02/2024

On Sunday, 28 January in Lanzo D’Intelvi, after the Holy Mass celebrated by the Commander of Ecclesiastical Grace Monsignor Luigi Mistò during the celebration for the 350th anniversary of the Sanctuary of Madonna di Loreto, the Delegate Count Giuseppe Rizzani and the Como representative Costantino Canevali awarded the gold medal of merit to the Committee led by Brother Gabriele Lombardo. In 2014, the Order donated a scagliola bas-relief by Floriano Bodini and a publication on the church history.

San Gervasio Bresciano, 1st february 2024. In the presence of the Prior of the Delegation and Parish Priest of the “Chiesa dei SS Gervasio e Protasio Martiri” of San Gervasio Bresciano and the Secretary of the Delegation, Knight Grand Officer Maurizio Mirandola, the Constantinian Order and the Foundation “Tanghetti and Chiari” handed over a large quantity of modelling clay, useful for the students works to the Foundation “Scuola Materna Barbara Ferrazzi”, which hosts 120 children from nursery to pre-school age. The entire school attended the event: the teachers, the teacher coordinator Debora Lazzari, the staff, the secretary Mrs. Domenica Mantelli, and above all the little children, who showed all their joy and enthusiasm.

Brescia, January 2024. The supply of basic necessities to the Ukrainian population continues. Dame Officer Katia Chiari, president of “Tanghetti & Chiari Onlus” foundation, assisted by the representation of Brescia, has procured a large quantity of goods: food products also for children, clothing, linen, various pieces of furniture and household appliances, which were then transported to refugee reception areas, both on the border and on the Ukrainian territory, through humanitarian corridors.

Lombardy, Brescia, 15th february 2024. A group of Knights and Dames, made up of Knight Vincenzo Arici, Knight of Justice Paolo Landriani, Dame Katia Chiari, Dame Laura Salvatore Nocivelli and Knight Benedetto Magro, took part in the solemn pontifical ceremony of the Bishop of Brescia H.E. Mons. Pierantonio Tremolada. All the city authorities and many faithful people were present.

On 2 February, Mons. Gianni Zappa and Mons. Luigi Misto’ celebrated a Mass in favour of H.R.H. Archduchess Margherita of Austria Este on the second anniversary of her passing and of her sister H.R.H. Princess Maria Cristina of Bourbon Two Sicilies, who passed away recently.

Lombardy- Brescia, Parish of San Gervasio Bresciano – During the Holy Mass on the first Sunday of Lent, in the parish of Saint Martyrs Gervasio and Protasio, Father Charbel El Khoury, a Lebanese monk of the Maronite Order, presided over the liturgy. Father Charbel is the coordinator of the collection of medicines destined for the current difficult socio-economic situation in Lebanon for Italy. The initiative, proposed by Father Pierantonio Bodini to Prior Fatherr Arnaldo Morandi, immediately found the availability and approval of the Delegate of Lombardy. This morning, medicines collected by parishioners in recent weeks were brought to the altar, as much material has already been delivered in recent months. In addition to the pharmacological material collected, an important donation of special medicines was made by Postulant Marino Appodia.