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EMILIA-ROMAGNA: DELEGATION’S INITIATIVES OF SEPTEMBER, 2025

11/09/2025

Ferrara, Tuesday, September 9, 2025– The Representation, in the context of autumn activities, had made a considerable donation to the “Associazione Centro Aiuto alla Vita della Parrocchia dei Santi Pietro e Paolo di Copparo”, in support of needy families and children aged 0 to 6. Knights Davide Zamboni and Walter Chessa, along with Knight Emanuele Chessa and in coordination with the Representative Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Father Davide Benini, thanks to their own benefactors, have delivered around 600 kilos of long-life grocieries, like jams, sauces, canned vegetables and ready-made pasta sauces. The volunteers of the association and the Pastor Father Daniele Panseri were at the delivey, helping the Knights to unload the pallet and describing in detail the charitable activities of the association, to which the Representation could contribute concretely. Thank to all the volunteers for the warm welcome.

EMILIA-ROMAGNA: INITIATIVE OF DELEGATION ON AUGUST OF 2025

27/08/2025

Ferrara, on 3th August of 2025 – As part of summer charitable activities, Knights Davide Zamboni and Walter Chessa, in co-ordination with the Representative Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Father Davide Benini, have given food, veterinary products, games, leashes and animal hygiene articles to the “Rifugio della Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane di Ferrara”. The benefactors have also shown to the volunteers the use of a specific dietary food for dogs. We thank the volunteers for their welcome and their continued commitment.

Ferrara, on 13th August of 2025 – On the occasion of the Diocesan Memory of the Saint Cassian the Martyr and in preperation of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Representation has given 1000 jars (about 400 kg) to the pastoral unit “Corpus Domini-S. Agostino” for the needy. The project, made in compliance with Mons. Michele Zecchin, has involved Knights Zamboni, Walter Chessa, ha coinvolto i Cavalieri Zamboni, Walter Chessa, Father Giuliano Scotton and Emanuele Chessa, with the coordination of the Representative Father Davide Benini. A warm thank to the Pastor and to the volunteers for the welcome.

Ferrara, on 22th August of 2025 – The Represetation has given 2230 jars of long-lasting foods (about 420 kg) to the Parish of “Santo Spirito” for support for the needy. At the moment of the delivery, there were Knights Zamboni, Walter Chessa and Emanuele Chessa, coordinated by the Representative Father Davide Benini. Thanks to the benefactors and the volunteer for their dedication to the service.

Ferrara, on 29th August of 2025 – Memory of the Beheading of Saint Jonh.
The Representation has carried out a significant donation to the Monastery of ” Santa Teresa Trasverberata di Ferrara”, to help it and the needy. Knights Walter Chessa and Davide Zamboni, together with the Knight Emanuele Chessa, in coordination with the Representative Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Father Davide Benini and with the benefactors of the Order, have delivered about 400 kg of long-lasting food including ready sauces, canned vegetables, jams and sauces. At the moment of the delivery in the Monastery premises, there were the Sisters Carmelitane Scalze, which we thank for the warm welcome.

SOUTHEAST ASIA: EVENTS OF APRIL 2025

6/05/2025

Bangkok, April 21-25 2025

The Constantinian Order, thanks to its Special Consultive Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organizations, and Observer at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) has been invited to join the The eighty-first session, held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, guided by the theme “Regional cooperation for resilient and sustainable urban development in Asia and the Pacific”.
The Delegate for Southeast Asia, H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius, has designated the Vice Delegate Dame Commander Paola Benaglia to participate to this be part of this conversation on shaping sustainable, inclusive and future-ready cities for all and to drive regional cooperation.
It was a good opportunity to greet H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of ESCAP meet government leaders, planners and experts also thanks to a reception hosted by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Bangkok, April 23 and 25, 2025

His Excellency the Most Reverend Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to Thailand and Cambodia, and Apostolic Delegate to Laos since 2023, has adviced the signing of the Book of Condolence at the Apostolic Nunciature in Bangkok to mourn and give thanks for the life of our Pastor, and arranged a Holy Mass held at Assumption Cathedral for the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis.

The Delegate for Southeast Asia, H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius, has requested the presence of the Vice Delegate Dame Commander Paola Benaglia at this solemn occasion, joined by religious leaders from all faiths in Thailand and the Diplomatic Corps.

The Vice Delegate has honoured the legacy of our beloved Holy Father handling to H.E. the Nuncio a donation for the earthquake victims in Myanmar, gathered by contribution from H.E. the Delegate, the First Secretary of Delegation, the Vice Delegate herself and her brother visiting Thailand.

SOUTHERN EAST ASIA: 25-28 FEBRUARY 2025

17/03/2025

Bangkok, 25-28 February 2025 – The Constantinian Order, thanks to its Special Consultive Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organizations, and Observer at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) has been invited to join the Twelfth Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development, held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.
The Delegate for Southeast Asia, H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius, has designated the Vice Delegate Dame Commander Paola Benaglia to participate to this Conference which theme was “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind in Asia and the Pacific”.
Sustained economic growth in Asia and the Pacific has lifted millions out of poverty, yet progress lags—less than 1/6 of targets are on track.
Leaders stressed the urgency of bold, targeted actions to accelerate progress: investing in climate resilience and clean energy; transforming food systems; harnessing tech for inclusive, sustainable growth, highlighting the need for a just transition to green and blue economies—ensuring sustainability while creating decent jobs.

Naples and Campania: Holy Mass for the centenary of the passing of Queen Maria Sofia

25/02/2025

On the first centenary of the passing of the last Queen of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Maria Sofia von Wittelsbach, on Sunday 19^th of January 2025 the Delegation of Campania commemorated the courageous Sovereign with a Holy Mass in the presence of H.R.H. the Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, the Delegate for Campania Marquise Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo di Sant’Elia and Doctor Aurelio Badolati, Vice Delegate for Calabria.

The ceremony officiated by Father Roberto Spataro SBD, of the Pontifical Academy Latinitatis, was held in the Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace of Caserta, which was inaugurated by King Ferdinand IV 240 years ago, during the Christmas night in 1784. The pieces masterfully performed on the pipe organ accompanied the entrance of a large group of Constantinian Knights and Dames.

The choir “Resonare Fabritis” conducted by Maestro Guglielmo De Maria, with the talented soprano Mariachiara Vigoriti, performed the songs that accompanied the religious Function. During the Homily, Mons. Luigi Castiello remembered the strong personality of the Sovereign, who survived the loss of the Kingdom for a long time, remaining very attached to the acquired Homeland and to the populations over which, for a short time, she had reigned together with her husband.

After the pray of the Constantinian Knight, read by Com. Giulio del Vaglio, the Delegate of Campania took the floor to report the message from H.R.H. the Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Chief of the Royal House and Grand Master.

Before the end of the Mass, Father Spataro came to H.R.H. the Grand Prefect paying homage in his native language. Among the numerous Knights were also present the Noble Doctor Antonio Oliverio, representative for the city of Crotone, Dame Simona Delfino, representative for the city of Alessandria, and Com. Lt. Giuseppe D’Amico, Delegation Secretary for Molise.

After the Mass, the participants gathered at the Masseria Giosole in Capua for a convivial moment.